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Fishing for sole is not simple because this is a really coveted flatfish. It is caught for its tender and fragrant flesh. Its maximum size can reach 70 cm with a current size of 25 to 35 cm. The sole lives at a depth of 130 meters in sandy and muddy bottoms. In March, it gets as close to the coast as possible and returns to deeper water in early November. It is found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the south of Norway to Senegal, and in almost all of the Mediterranean Sea. The sole doesn't like the cold as much as we do. It breeds between February and April of each year and remains very hungry at night. The sole has a powerful sense of smell that helps it to feed itself. Worms, crustaceans, are part of his weekly diet.
Which net laying technique to fish for sole?
The technique consists in spinning the net from the rear of the boat and in the direction of the wind. The net is indicated on the surface by a buoy at each end marked by the vessel's registration. The net can be left submerged in water all day and retrieved later. The net is then lifted. There are two ways to go up the net and fish for sole. Manually or electrically with a winch to help you. If you are an amateur sole fisherman, try the manual solution that does less damage and leads you to a more responsible fishing.
Which net for sole fishing?
Fishing for sole is done with a trammel net or a trammel. What is a trammel? It is a net made up of three layers of uneven mesh. They are equipped with low buoyancy floats. This allows this tool to adapt to the fish you are looking for. This way the net will tend to lie on the bottom rather than stand straight. Experience shows that this maintenance is particularly favorable to the capture of sole.
