Pike fishing setup in fishing planet11/14/2023 In general, the deeper the water, the bigger the fish get. Ling are predominantly an offshore species, and even though there is a British shore caught record, they’re a species that prefers deeper water often out of sight from land. They can be caught around the whole of the UK coastline, but there are better places and times for bigger fish. Ling average double figures in many areas but can potentially grow to more than 30lbs. Where large cod will lunge and give deep heavy runs, the ling will run and take line, using the length of its body in fury to shake for freedom which the rod tip relays in distinct rattling movements. Despite a different body shape, ling offer the same edible qualities as a cod.īoth ling and its relative the cod can be caught using the same tactics and methods, but when it comes to fight there is no quibbling between which species it may be. Colouration is similar to cod and they forage over the same seabeds. They have a cod-like chin barbell, extreme sensory glands on the head, and a long lateral line to detect anything that could be dinner. Ling come from a super-order of fishes called Paracanthopterygll (cod-like fishes). 4.4K Jim O’Donnell pops in to Planet Sea Fishing and offers his tuppence worth on targeting and catching ling.
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