Medium Launce

Medium Launce (Sandeel) – Premium Frozen Sea Bait

Approx. 6–7 inches

Our Medium Launce (Sandeels) are superb-quality, premium frozen sea fishing bait, ideal for both beach and boat fishing. Carefully selected and blast frozen to lock in freshness, these launce are a proven favourite for targeting hard-fighting saltwater species.

The Greater Sandeel (Hyperoplus lanceolatus)—commonly known as a Launce—is a long, slender predatory fish found in UK coastal waters, particularly over sandy seabeds. Reaching lengths of up to 35cm, they are one of the most effective and natural baits available for serious sea anglers.

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Why Use Launce Sandeels?

• Highly attractive natural scent and profile

• Tough enough to stay on the hook

• Extremely effective for predatory species

• Trusted bait for both shore and boat anglers

Blonde rays absolutely love launce, making them a top choice when ray fishing, especially over clean sandy ground.

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Target Species

Launce sandeels are widely used to catch:

• Bass

• Blonde Rays

• Thornback Rays

• Pollack

• Mackerel

• Other predatory sea fish

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Description & Habitat

Launce sandeels have:

• A pointed head

• An elongated, slender body

• A distinctive chevron pattern along the belly

They inhabit sandy and gravel seabeds, where they burrow into the sand to avoid strong currents—making them a completely natural food source for many coastal predators.

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Usage as Fishing Bait

• Supplied blast frozen to maintain top quality

• Can be used whole or sectioned

• Ideal for shore fishing, boat fishing, and ray fishing

• Secure with bait elastic for longer casts and durability

They are also popular in artificial form, but natural frozen launce consistently out-fish lures when predators are feeding hard.

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Sizes & Types Available

• Medium Launce (this product) – approx. 6–7 inches

• Also commonly available in Small / Medium / Large

• IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) for easy separation and minimal waste

• “Launce” usually refers to the larger, free-swimming sandeel species

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Fishing Tips

• Fish over clean sand or mixed ground

• Excellent on running ledger rigs

• Deadly for rays during tide run-ups

• Works equally well day or night