Blonde ray

Raja brachyura

Family

Rajidae

Max Length

120 cm

Max Weight

14.3 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater

Fishing Spots

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 Plastic
Jerkbait action entices strikes.
Buy
Sidewinder SandeelSoft Plastic
Fished on a jig head near the seabed.
Buy
Spro Bucktail JigJig
Bounce it along the bottom.
Buy
Abu Garcia Toby SpoonSpoon
Classic lure for seabass, works for rays too.
Buy
Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait
Can be trolled slowly near the bottom.
Buy

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.

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Where to Find Blonde ray

Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom6 spots England, United Kingdom5 spots Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom1 spots

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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.

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