Saltwater
Two-banded Seabream
Diplodus vulgaris
Hebrew name: סרגוס דו-פסי
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (October-March)
- Length range
- 12–35 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–1 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–50 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, and mixed substrates at 3-50 m depth. Frequently found around harbour walls.
Behavior
Gregarious omnivore that feeds on worms, crustaceans, and algae. Less wary than other breams, often curious around divers.
Best techniques
- Light float fishing with ragworm
- Bottom rig with shrimp
- Small soft plastics near rocks
- Bread on light tackle
