POLLACK

THE RIGHT GEAR

The initial dive from an angry pollack is the main reason why so many anglers love to fish for them; that and the fact that they are a good eating fish. Because the takes and dives from big pollack can be so violent, it’s essential that you tackle up to get the best sport, while still having enough beef to stop the fish.

In years gone by most anglers tended to use a rod in the 12lb to 20lb class, with a suitable multiplier reel loaded with 30lb braid. However, in recent years there has been a growing trend for using far lighter gear, with 20-60g lure rods, fixed spool