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European conger
Conger conger · Sea
Large eel-like predator that lives in rocky holes and wrecks and needs heavy tackle.
Photo: West Brom 4ever, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Nov. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | At night |
| Water temp | 10–18 °C |
| Typical size | 100–150 cm · record about 270 cm |
| Diet | Fish, squid, crustaceans |
| Regions | EuropeAfrica |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters: fish moving water.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Large fish baits over wrecks and rough ground at night.
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