Cuttlefish fishing from shore with rod

In most places of the world known by me, there are cuttlefish all year round, but from the beginning of Spring till the end of Summer, they start moving to coastal shallow waters such as estuaries, bays or shallow sandy coves for mating and subsequent spawning. This time frame is set and limited by the equinox of Spring and Fall astronomical event. Cuttlefish can be caught all year with an offshore technique, usually done by boat and somehow,...

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How to Shark fishing in Algarve

I'm sure that everyone already heard of shark fishing in Algarve. It is a "must do" when you're in holidays in this far away edge of Europe. Why is it so popular!!?? you may ask. The chances of success are huge. For a long time, sharks are released after be caught maintaining their population levels. Some fishing boats are mandatory to tag some species of sharks such as the Mako shark for scientific research about their migratory paths. The motive...

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"Wild line fishing" for conger and moray eel

Night shore fishing with hand line for conger and moray eel We call this technique "wild line", it might be called something else in other places. For this fishing technic, there are a few variables to consider. Remember, I am in Southwestern part of Europe where the tide amplitude varies from 3 to 3,5 meters. To guarantee a good fishery the stars have to be aligned. Usually the fishing window is of a couple of hours so you'll need: (1) Low...

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