European sprat
Sprattus sprattus
How to catch it
METHODS
Sabiki / feather rig
LURES
Sabiki feathers
BEST TIMES
Night
Sprat are small plankton-feeding schooling fish (most around 12 cm) with little interest in baited hooks, so they are rarely a rod-and-line target. The finest anchovy-style sabiki with the smallest hooks is the most suitable rig. They school inshore and rise to the surface at night, so working a sabiki near the surface at a lit pier makes sense. They are mostly used as bait.
Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
Regulation information is not legal advice. Rules vary by country, region and season; every record shows its source and last verification date. Always check the current official regulations yourself.