Saltwater
Saithe
Pollachius virens
- Peak season
- Late summer through winter
- Length range
- 30–130 cm
- Weight range
- 1–18 kg
- Typical depth
- 10–250 m
Habitat
Cold North Atlantic waters above rocky bottoms, wrecks, and reefs. Often forms huge feeding schools.
Behavior
Aggressive pelagic schooling predator. Crashes baitfish near the surface; pulls hard on light tackle.
Best techniques
- Pirk and hokkai feathers
- Vertical jigging over wrecks
- Trolling small spoons
- Light spinning with metal jigs
