Blonde ray
Raja brachyura
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Sand eels
Effective all year round.
- Mackerel strips
Oily and releases a strong scent.
- Squid
A very common and reliable bait.
- Crabs
Use peeler crabs when available.
- Lugworms
Good for smaller blonde rays.
Artificial Lures
- Savage Gear Sandeel SlugSoft PlasticBuy
Jerkbait action entices strikes.
- Sidewinder SandeelSoft PlasticBuy
Fished on a jig head near the seabed.
- Spro Bucktail JigJigBuy
Bounce it along the bottom.
- Abu Garcia Toby SpoonSpoonBuy
Classic lure for seabass, works for rays too.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbaitBuy
Can be trolled slowly near the bottom.
Techniques
When targeting blonde rays, use a running ledger rig with a long snood to allow the bait to move freely and attract their attention.
Where to Find Blonde ray
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Blonde ray?+
Popular baits for Blonde ray include Sand eels, Mackerel strips, Squid, Crabs, Lugworms. Tip: When targeting blonde rays, use a running ledger rig with a long snood to allow the bait to move freely and attract their attention.
Where can I catch Blonde ray?+
Blonde ray can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom; England, United Kingdom; Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 16 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Blonde ray get?+
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 14.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.