WikiCatchCommon bleak
Alburnus alburnus
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Maggots
A classic and highly effective bait for bleak.
- Bloodworms
Irresistible to bleak, especially in cooler water.
- Small pieces of worm
Use small sections; bleak have small mouths.
- Bread Flake
Can be floated or fished slightly sub-surface.
- Squashed fly
If they are feeding on surface insects, try this
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Silver or gold blade are productive colors.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #2SpinnerBuy
Small size makes it easy for the bleak to grab.
- Strike King Mr. Crappie ShadpoleSoft PlasticBuy
Small and mimics small baitfish.
- Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04CrankbaitBuy
Great for twitching near the surface.
- Kastmaster 1/16 ozSpoonBuy
Silver or gold, fast retrieval.
Techniques
Use light tackle and a very small hook (size 18-22) with fine line for better presentation and more bites, especially when fishing for bleak.
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Where to Find Common bleak
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Common bleak?+
Popular baits for Common bleak include Maggots, Bloodworms, Small pieces of worm, Bread Flake, Squashed fly. Tip: Use light tackle and a very small hook (size 18-22) with fine line for better presentation and more bites, especially when fishing for bleak.
Where can I catch Common bleak?+
Common bleak can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Uusimaa, Finland; England, United Kingdom; Keski-Suomi, Finland. WikiCatch lists 195 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Common bleak get?+
Common bleak (Alburnus alburnus) can reach up to 25 cm in length and 0.15 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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