Spinning
Spinning is a fishing technique used to catch fish that are usually near the surface of the water. It involves casting a lure of any kind and retrieving it at different speeds and rates to provoke a bite from a nearby fish.
Equipment needed for Spinning
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Species caught with Spinning
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Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga). It has quite large eyes and differs from other tunas because it has a longer and larger pectoral fin (hence its Latin name: alalunga). The largest specimens can reach 1.40 m and weigh up to 40 kg.
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The bluefish(Pomatomus saltatrix), also known as chough or tallahams, is a very popular species among fishing enthusiasts because of its aggressiveness, strength and speed. During the fight they usually make several spectacular jumps to try to get rid of the hook. They can measure more than one meter and weigh more than 10kg.
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The Atlantic mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus), sometimes also called the painted mackerel, is a species of the mackerel family. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean in Mexican, Gulf of Mexico and Florida waters. They have very sharp teeth and can weigh up to 6kg. It is very similar to the pike mackerel and the sierra.
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The barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) , with its torpedo-like shape, strength and famous teeth, is an elite hunter, moving along the reefs, mangroves and ridges of the tropical and subtropical oceans. They can exceed 1.5 meters long and weigh more than 45 kg.
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Black bass ( Micropterus) is a common name for several species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass among others. Famous for its strength and fighting ability, it is a very popular fish among fishing enthusiasts. It can reach up to 60 cm.
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The bonito(Sarda sarda sarda), also called Sierra in the Canary Islands, is a fast tuna and a hunter of sardine, anchovy, horse mackerel and mackerel. It has a dark striped back, while its belly is silver. They can reach 80 cm in length and weigh up to 8 kg.
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Brown trout (Salmo trutta), also known as brown trout or sea trout, actually has two variants: a saltwater Salmo trutta trutta trutta, and a freshwater Salmo trutta fario. Some experts even distinguish a third lake variant Salmo trutta lacustris.
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The cubera snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus) is a highly sought-after game fish that inhabits Atlantic coastal waters from Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. This species can reach a length of 160 cm and weigh up to 50 kg. Not to be confused with the Pacific Cubera Snapper also called black snapper.
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The dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) is undoubtedly the star of jigging. It is one of the most popular species for fishing enthusiasts because it is a fighting machine. When you board one of these predators, apart from the backache, you will have an unforgettable experience. They can measure up to 2.5m and weigh up to 130kg.
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Sea bream(Sparus aurata) is a common species in the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean between the British Isles and Cape Verde. Very present in Mediterranean cuisine, it owes its name to the yellow spot between its eyes. The largest specimens can reach up to 1 m in length and can weigh up to 7 kg.
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Also known as llampuga(Coryphaena hippurus), the dorado has its very peculiar shape with its flattened head, a long dorsal fin and its vivid colors ranging from dark blue and green on the top and yellow on the sides.
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The king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) or kingfish is a common species in the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It can weigh up to 40kg and has very sharp teeth.
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Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) have a blue-green upper back with irregular black stripes. They are very common in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Atlantic. Mackerel usually measure between 25cm and 35cm.
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The mangrove snapper or yellowtail snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus), also known as mangrove jack in Australia, belongs to the snapper family. It lives in the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean from the African coast to Samoa and from Japan in the north to Australia in the south. It can weigh up to 9kg and measure 1.5m.
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The parrotfish(Nematistius pectoralis), also known as the roosterfish, is immediately recognizable by its distinctive dorsal fin. Its famous roosterfish crest and striking colors make this species one of the most desirable for fishing enthusiasts. It can weigh more than 30 kg.
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The pike (Esox) is a freshwater fish, common in the rivers, canals and lakes of the northern hemisphere. There are several subspecies in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. They can measure up to 1.5m and weigh more than 25kg. Fishing is trolling, spinning and fly fishing.
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The rainbow trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a freshwater salmonid fish. It has a saltwater variant - steelhead - that is very popular in the North Pacific. River rainbow trout can weigh up to 2.5 kg, while lake trout or steelhead can weigh up to 10 kg.
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The red drum ( Sciaenops ocellatus) is one of the most popular species for sport fishing in the USA and Mexico. It is found in western Atlantic waters Starting from Timaulipas in Mexico to Virginia in the USA. It can reach 150 cm in length and weigh up to 45 kg.
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Salmon is a generic name for several species in the Salmonidae family. In fact, there is one species native to the Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic salmon) and eight species of salmon inhabit Pacific waters (e.g., chum, chinook, and king salmon).
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Largemouth Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is for many Anglers a trophy, not only because of the good fight it offers, but also because it is a very good fish. This species is found in the eastern Atlantic from Norway to Senegal, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. They can grow up to 1 meter long and weigh up to 12 kg.
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The common snook(Centropomus undecimalis) or white bass is a common fish of the western Atlantic. It lives in shallow waters of mouths, bays and inland waters. It is found from North Carolina to Brazil. Snook can measure up to 1.4 meters and weigh more than 20 kg.
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The Spiny Dogfish (Sphyraena sphyraena) is also known as the Barracuda. In the Canary Islands it is called Bicua or Bicuda. This predator is common in the coastal waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. It can reach 1,65m and weigh up to 3,6kg.
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The wahoo(Acanthocybium solandri) or wahoo, also called Ono in Hawaii (translated means "delicious"). It is a species very appreciated by Anglers for its delicious meat, but also for its impressive strength and speed.
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Yellowfin tuna(Thunnus albacares) is a species of tuna found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It is smaller than bluefin and bigeye tuna. It is immediately recognizable by its long, bright yellow dorsal and anal fins.
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The yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) is a type of amberjack found in the southern hemisphere. They can grow up to 180 cm. Yellowtail kingfish can be fished from New Zealand, Australia to Chile.
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Best places for Spinning
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The best fishing charters for Spinning
Blue Sea Tours
Sesimbra, Portugal
Fishing Adventure in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Croatia