SKEINFISH SKEINS

The garfish catching reels are specially designed to attract and trap garfish without the use of a traditional hook. These skeins are made of a special yarn and their main purpose is to get the needlefish caught in the filament when it hits the bait.

It is important to tie the skeins to the line with a straight knot similar to the one used for minnows. This type of knot allows the skeins to be firmly attached to the line, ensuring that they remain well positioned during use. The reel provides a solid and stable connection, reducing the risk of losing skeins while fishing.

The goal of the skeins is to provide an alternative method of catching garfish without having to deal with ferrata problems. The needlefish get stuck in the yarn of the skeins and remain trapped, allowing a safe capture without harm to the animal.

The skeins for garfish are particularly used in trolling with live bait. When trolling, the skeins are fitted to the line at a suitable distance from each other, using the fly knot. When a garfish bites the bait and gets trapped in the skein, the other skeins remain ready to capture other garfish that approach attracted by the food.

Furthermore, the skeins can also be used in coastal trolling, provided you rig them like feathers and make sure that the hook sticks out slightly to avoid interference with the filaments.

Overall, garfish skeins offer an effective, hookless method of catching these fish, allowing for safe, repeatable and environmentally sustainable fishing.