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Coalfish

Coalfish

Pollachius virens

  • 1lakes
  • 23logged catches
  • 149 kg heaviest logged

Coalfish (Pollachius virens), also known as a pollock or saithe, is a fast-swimming, schooling predator common in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Most fish range between 60 and 90 cm, but the biggest specimens can grow over a meter long and weigh up to 30 kg. Found near reefs, rocky slopes, and continental shelves at depths of 50 to 250 meters, Pollock is always on the move, chasing herring, cod, crustaceans, and mollusks. Thanks to its aggressive strikes and high activity levels, pollock is a favorite among sport anglers. It readily hits both natural bait and lures, making it easy to target with bottom rigs or vertical jigging.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Peeler Crab 2 Atlantic Herring 2 Finger Mullets 1 Giant Tiger Prawn 1 Black Lugworms 1

Lures

Sonar Fish Pilker 200 g, #4/0 4 Nordic Pilker 400 g, #7/0 2 Nordic Pilker 400 g, #7/0 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Skårland Fjord — 23 catches , best 149 kg

  • Sonar Fish Pilker 200 g, #4/0 Spinning Boat 4×
  • Peeler Crab Golden Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom Boat 2×
  • Atlantic Herring Golden Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom Boat 2×
  • Nordic Pilker 400 g, #7/0 Spinning Boat 2×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Coalfish? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Coalfish would be to use Giant Tiger Prawn on a size #10/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Fish Pilkers. The most successful lure is Silver/Yellow Sonar Fish Pilker 200 g, #4/0.

Where to find it

Skårland Fjord Norway

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Scaled Sardines Lesser Sand Eel Crab Gulf Shrimp #24222#24221#11889#19884#24219#24217#24224#124#123

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