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How to hunt Sand Steenbras? Fishing Tackle and Bait Selection.

Pearfishing is an enjoyable activity to catch this bottom fish that we frequently encounter in the sandy areas of our coasts. Let's explain what you should pay attention to and what equipment should be used while Sand Steenbras hunting:


Sand Steenbras
Sand Steenbras

Information About Sand Steenbras Fish: Purring is a bottom fish that lives in sandy coastal areas. If you are swimming or diving in the sea during the summer months, if you look carefully under the water with your goggles, you can see small Sand Steenbras looking for food almost under your feet. The Sand Steenbras is generally attracted to worm-like prey, meaning it will not miss worms such as pipe worms or red wolves. It also consumes shrimp, pheasant and sometimes chicken meat. The Sand Steenbras is constantly searching for food among the sands, so bottom gear is necessary for those who like to hunt with mushrooms or on the surface.


Sand Steenbras Hunting Needle Selection: The needles you should use from the shore for Sand Steenbras hunt should be between numbers 2 and 6. Larger or smaller hooks may negatively affect the performance of the catch. A size 3 needle, such as Maruto's 2267 model, is an ideal option for large purrs. The fact that this hook has double prongs reduces the possibility of the fish escaping after being caught. However, you can hunt with any type of hook between size 2 and 6.


Suitable Fishing Gear for Sand Steenbras hunting: The most suitable fishing gear for Sand Steenbras hunt is generally a classic bottom tackle with 2 or 3 hooks. However, an important detail you should pay attention to is that the 2nd and 3rd needles are long enough to touch the ground. Thus, when the bait moves under water, only the bottom needle functions, the others do not interfere. You can choose the lead weight from 75 grams or more depending on the distance to be shot. The shackle arms should be 10cm long with the bottom pin, while the top pins should be 25cm long. Using two hooks is preferred to avoid tangling the fishing line.


Sand Steenbras Hunting Lure Selection: Since Sand Steenbras likes worm-like baits, worms are an excellent choice. You can use options such as red wolf or pipe wolf. In addition, baits such as pheasant, grass grass or mamun can also be effective in catching purr. You can also hunt with chicken meat, but when chicken meat remains in water for a long time, fish may not approach, so if you are going to use chicken meat, it is useful to change the bait frequently.


Sand Steenbras Hunting Hours: Sand Steenbras, like other fish, are generally hunted after sunset and sunset until midnight. Especially about an hour before sunrise, your chances of catching large Sand Steenbras increase. If you want to hunt large Sand Steenbras, mammoth bait can give better results. If you are targeting large fish, you can increase your chances by using a bait line.

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