WikiCatchNursehound
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Mackerel
Use whole or as a flapper bait.
- Sardines
Effective when chummed or as hook bait.
- Squid
Whole squid is a classic nursehound bait.
- Crabs
Shore crabs or peeler crabs can work well.
- Pouting
Live or dead pouting on a running ledger rig.
Artificial Lures
- Savage Gear Cutbait HerringSoft PlasticBuy
Jighead or Carolina rig.
- Storm Wildeye Swim ShadSoft PlasticBuy
Weedless hook in weedy areas.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbaitBuy
Troll slowly near rocky bottoms.
- Daiwa Salt Pro MinnowHard LureBuy
Jerkbait retrieve near structure.
- Blue Fox MoresildaSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve along the seabed.
Techniques
Target nursehounds during the night or in low-light conditions near rocky reefs and wrecks, and use a strong wire trace to prevent bite-offs.
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Where to Find Nursehound
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Nursehound?+
Popular baits for Nursehound include Mackerel, Sardines, Squid, Crabs, Pouting. Tip: Target nursehounds during the night or in low-light conditions near rocky reefs and wrecks, and use a strong wire trace to prevent bite-offs.
Where can I catch Nursehound?+
Nursehound can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom; Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 12 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Nursehound get?+
Nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris) can reach up to 170.00000500000002 cm in length and 31 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.
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