Species · Coarse · Leuciscus leuciscus
Dace
The dart of the UK silvers. Dace hold in the current with strong tail action and take bait on the move - a lively fish that keeps the rod bent all day.
Where and when
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Rivers, canals, fast flowing water |
| Best time | All day |
| Category | Coarse |
Baits and tactics
- Tactics: Float, Freelining, Waggler
- Baits and flies: Maggots, Worms, Bread, Cheese
Tackle that suits
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Hooks | 14-18. Fine wire. Round bend or crystal bend |
| Mainline | 0.13-0.15mm. 2-3lb. Mono - low diameter essential |
| Hooklength | 0.08-0.10mm. 6". Fine mono - step down if bites dry up |
| Shotting | Strung out shirt-button pattern. Evenly spaced No.8-10 shot down the line. |
| Field notes | Dace take bait on the drop and on the move - strike early; Single maggot or small worm on a fine hook; They face the flow - cast upstream and drift the bait through; Fast, light fights - enjoy them, do not muscle them; Cold-water feeders - active even in the dead of winter; Fine tackle is essential - dace are line shy |
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