Best bait for Gilthead?

Well folks, what's the best bait to use for Gilthead Bream?

Lug or crab seems to be catching here from what I've heard.

I always had most success with crab.

crab for me too

Thanks guys

thats funny three answers and 121 views of the post thats 118 people and me that that hadnt a clue either and rob
good question

thats funny three answers and 121 views of the post thats 118 people and me that that hadnt a clue either and rob
good question

Or guys that are tight with info

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Next question whereabouts can they be caught

looks like you'll catch them on Jim's boat!

looks like you'll catch them on Jim's boat!

I haven't tried the Cork Harbour marks for a long time. They had all but disappeared (read: the one year class that arrived had all been caught).
They are still being caught in Ring and estuaries further east in Waterford Wexford Lovely fish to catch using appropriate gear. If they were still around I think I would be trying for them with soft plastics....

They're on my bucket list. People with the knowledge seem to be pretty tight lipped when it comes to Giltheads. I wouldn't blame them.

i had a go for them last night but the dogs and smoothies wouldnt leave my crab alone to let them get a sniff

They're on my bucket list. People with the knowledge seem to be pretty tight lipped when it comes to Giltheads. I wouldn't blame them.

i can understand that- they tend to be localized and suffer from tasting too good on a plate
outside of known hotpots most shore catches i have heard of generally tend to be one off's even if a few fish have been caught at the time.

looks like you'll catch them on Jim's boat!

I haven't tried the Cork Harbour marks for a long time. They had all but disappeared (read: the one year class that arrived had all been caught).

there are a lot of places in cork harbour to hide... or maybe the cork lads have lost the nack for em?


the search continues

there are lots of other spots too, fire off a PM to Art (cortaz) and he will look after you, from what I know he is he is out chasing bass with Henry Gilbey at the moment but just chance your luck

I've just let him know via FB. Hope you can get in touch.