Every angler has his own technique for catching Skate. Here are the different rigs we use for shore and rock fishing:
ist of gear tried and tested by our team
- Mitchel Mag Pro Elite Africa 600-800 g rod
- Daiwa Saltiga 6000 GT reel
- Jerry Brown Solid Braid braided line: 100 lbs or 130 lbs
- Nylon Asso Classic 120/100 to 160/100 trace (we use 120/100 most of the time)
These detailed examples of our rigs may help to inspire you:
Sliding rig with nylon trace size N°1
- Owner King stainless swivel N°3 or Flashmer...
- Bead
- non-detachable grapple sinker 150 g
- Double sleeves : Double Brass Tube 1.5 x 3.2 x 10 mm
- Long-shaft hook : Vmc O' SHAUGNESSY 9255 8/0 to 9/0
Sliding mount with nylon trace size N°2:
- Owner King stainless swivel N°3 or Flashmer...
- Bead
- Non-detachable grapple sinker 150 g
- Ragot Conger Slide (it allows you to put away the rod without having to cut the braided line each time),
- Double sleeves: Double Brass Tube 1.5 x 3.2 x 10 mm
- Long-shaft hook: Vmc O' SHAUGNESSY 9255 8/0 to 9/0
Sliding rig with stainless steel wire trace size N°1
- Owner King stainless swivel N°3 or Flashmer...
- Bead
- Non-detachable grapple sinker 150 g
- Double sleeves: Double Brass Tube 1.5 x 3.2 x 10 mm
- Long-shaft hook: Vmc O' SHAUGNESSY 9255 8/0 to 9/0
- Steel wire: Mustad 7x7 steel wire 175 lbs
Sliding rig with stainless steel wire trace size N°2:
- Owner King stainless swivel N°3 or Flashmer...
- Bead
- Non-detachable grapple sinker 150 g
- Ragot Conger Slide (it allows you to put your rod away without having to cut the braided line each time).,
- Double sleeves: Double Brass Tube 1.5 x 3.2 x 10 mm
- Long-shaft hook: Vmc O' SHAUGNESSY 9255 8/0 to 9/0
- Steel wire: Mustad 7x7 steel wire 175 lbs
With all these rigs, it is also possible to attach circle Hooks such as the VMC Circle Hooks Sport 3X fortified 8382 (Black nickel) 8/0.
All the mountings for fishing :
- Stingray
- Bluefish, Grupper, Amberjack, Tuna
Hitparade of «Trophy Fish» :
- GT / Giant Trevally
- Grouper
- Stingray
- Amberjack
- Tuna
Accommodations
- on the island of Al Hallaniyat
- in a room on the coast
- in private ' Hawar Lodge ' on the coast
- Camping in the wild