Do you want to know about one of the most used fishing techniques and where to do it in Lanzarote? Don't miss out to find out everything you need to know about spinning and where to fish with the technique in Lanzarote.
Spinning fishing in Lanzarote
It is a fun and very enthusiastic guy fishing. It basically consists in throwing an artificial lure over a distance that we have already planned and pick up the same slowly, looking for it to be at different depths, imitating a fish who may have difficulties in his swimming.
Characteristics of spinning fishing
- Perfectly usable in continental fishing, in river crossings, or in sea fishing.
- You can do your practice from the shore or from a boat.
- It is very versatile, since, if it is from the coast, the possibility is to do it from cliffs, rocky areas, pier, beach or from bridges, everything and when there is a good current.
- The recommendation is, when casting, to give the rod small taps as you pick up the line. You can also try zigzag movements, vibrating the water. All in order to attract predators of our interest.
Ideal equipment for spinning fishing in Lanzarote
White hair
- They are recommended light, made with high modulus carbon.
- Average measures from 2,50 meters to 3,50 meters in length.
Reels
- The recommendation is that they go perfectly with the rod, that is, with the right size and light weight.
- Let's look for those with stainless bearings and a micrometric brake.
Lures
- If you are going to use artificial lures, it is advisable to adapt them to the time of day: phosphorescent or even white for the night or natural colors for broad daylight.
- The ones that stand out the most are:
- poppers: it is ideal for its splashing action on the surface of the water. Ideal if you are looking for palometas or even bluefish.
- minnows: others widely used in spinning. They are perfect for shallow practice and when going after fish that like to surface.
- Vinyl: are also other favorites, since they are quite versatile. Some of their designs are impressively realistic and others are even capable of hiding or camouflaging the hook very well.
- surface walkers: they agree very well with the technique because of the opportunity to zigzag with them.
- jigs: these metal lures are ideal for use in deep areas, and when picking them up and making the movements to attract our fish, they are very easy to manipulate.
Lines
- They are always used from fine to medium (0.30 to 0.50), also depending on the type of prey sought.
- If you get to use braided type that are ideal given its hardness.
Where to practice spinning in Lanzarote
The entire coast of Lanzarote, for spinning fishing, is ideal; however, let us highlight some perfect areas to make this type of cast:
- Playa Blanca
- The Saint
- Quemada Beach
- Puerto del Carmen
What species can be fished spinning in Lanzarote?
There are many species suitable for fishing using spinning, some of the most appreciated to fish with this technique are:
- Bluefish
- barracudas
- Pretty
- Sea bass
- palometas
