Shore & Light Spinning

How it works

Lures (spoons, soft plastics, small plugs) are cast out and retrieved at varying speeds, depths, and actions. The angler covers water methodically, changing lure and retrieve speed until a productive pattern is found. Shore spinning at dawn with a metal spoon is one of the most reliable Red Sea methods.

Step by step

1. 1Arrive at dawn — the first hour of light is the most productive
2. 2Scout the spot: look for current, bait activity, reef edges, rock points
3. 3Start with a metal spoon — cast as far as possible, retrieve medium-fast
4. 4Work different depths: fast retrieve keeps lure shallow, slow retrieve goes deep
5. 5If no action in 15 minutes, change lure type or colour
6. 6On a strike: set the hook with a firm sweep — don't hesitate
7. 7Play the fish out from sharp reef edges — steer it to open water

Recommended gear

rod

Medium spinning rod 7–9 ft, 10–40g lure weight

reel

3000–5000 spinning reel, smooth drag

line

PE1–PE3 braid with 20–40 lb fluorocarbon leader

leader

0.5–1 m fluorocarbon 20–50 lb (use wire for Barracuda and Wahoo)

lures

Metal spoons 10–40g, soft plastics, small plugs and Rapalas

Best conditions

Dawn and dusk from shore. Reef edges, rocky headlands, jetties. Light to moderate conditions. Best on incoming tide.

Target species