Sea Bass Characteristics
The sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is a wide-mouthed fish with two dorsal fins. Its gills have unique spines. The back of the sea bass is black-dark gray, the sides are silver, and the lower abdomen is yellowish white. Sea bass fish average 25-35 cm in length, but can grow up to 1 meter. The breeding season is between January and March in the Mediterranean.
Where Do Sea Bass Live?
Perch live in coastal areas, estuaries, lagoons and places where streams flow into the sea. They can even enter the rivers temporarily. It is found in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Marmara and Aegean seas in our country, and on the East Atlantic coasts between Norway and Senegal in the world.
Perch is a nomadic fish species that can adapt to various salinity rates. However, there are sea basses that survive in fixed regions that do not migrate.
Perch migration starts with the cooling of the waters in late August, depending on the water temperature. The sea bass, which migrates from the Black Sea in large groups to the warm seas, returns to the Black Sea in May-June.
How to Fish Sea Bass?
Sea bass, which is a hunter fish, is caught together with Bluefish It is one of the most difficult fish species. Cunning and fast-moving, bass fish do not come easily to the hook. In rocky and wavy regions, perch, which feeds on the offspring of fish such as mullet, ispari, butt, comes to these regions early in the morning or at dusk in the evening.
The most effective method for perch fishing is to hunt with fake bait. By choosing a correct rapala, sea bass fishing can be successful. Glass rapala models shining under the water will increase your chance of perch fishing. These models are around 11-12 cm and can be used without connecting lead.
From the shore with spin teams other than fake bait at-and-pull method, perch fishing is done with bait fishing rod, bottom drag, perch umbrella, perch anchor and lure.
Can Sea Bass be Eaten?
Sea bass is eaten and its meat is very tasty. It is a very preferred fish thanks to its average price and easy availability, which can be found in fish stalls in all seasons in our country. Sea bass fish is one of the most consumed fish, especially in European countries. A large amount of sea bass is produced both by natural fishing and production in fish farms. Commercial sea bass is produced in all countries with a coast on the Mediterranean.
