PASSION AMONG SANDS AND FOAM

COLLABORATOR: Oscar Rodriguez (Lures Game)

“Oscar Rodriguez writes an article explaining how to fish for sea bass from the beach”

Some people go to the beach to disconnect. I go to connect. With the sea, with my senses, with that magical moment that only those who have experienced it understand: the bite. Shore fishing isn't just casting a line and waiting. It's reading the water, understanding the movements of the fish, and becoming one with the environment.

“My stage is the coast, especially those sandy areas and sandbanks where sea bass and sardines patrol in search of food. There, among currents and foam, the magic is hidden.”

READING WATER: THE FIRST START IS WITH THE EYES

Before casting, I observe. The surf, the changes in water color, the eddies… everything speaks volumes. Sea bass and gilthead bream aren't still; they move, searching for food where the sea stirs up the seabed, where the waves bring to the surface what they seek. They go after baitfish—mullet, snapper, fry—which is why it's crucial to choose a lure that resembles them in shape, size, and behavior. If you can read the sea and understand what they eat, you'll know where they are… and what to use to tempt them.

THE TEAM: LIGHTNESS AND PRECISION

For this delicate, light, and technical fishing, the equipment is essential. I use very light rods, with a maximum action of 15 grams, which allow me to accurately cast small lures and feel even the slightest touch. The reels, size 2000 or 2500, are compact and reliable, perfect for long sessions without fatigue.

The line, a fine braid between 0.4 and 0.8 mm, guarantees total sensitivity. You feel everything. Every touch. Every brush. And when the bite comes… it's an electric shock that travels up the rod and grips your soul.

THE SNACK: AN ETERNAL MOMENT

The bite of a sea bass or a gilthead bream is unforgettable. Sometimes gentle, sometimes violent. But it's always thrilling. It's the moment when everything stops. The waiting, the reading, the technique… everything makes sense. There you are, connected to that fish by an invisible thread of passion.

MUCH MORE THAN FISHING

This isn't just a hobby. It's a way of life. Every sunrise over the sea, every salty breeze on my face, every catch (and every release) is part of a ritual that connects me with the purest essence of nature. Fishing for sea bass and gilthead bream from the shore isn't just a technique: it's a passion that I feel in my fingers, in my mind, and in my heart.