Thornback Ray
What is a Thornback Ray ?
A member of the Ray family
lives in inshore waters which has spines on the back and tail.Can grow to 20lb plus
The Thornback Ray is usually found on seabeds such as mud, sand or gravel at depths between 10-60m. Smaller Thornback Rays
What Bait will catch a Thornback Ray ?
They feed on small fish ,worms Small crabs crustaceans, particularly shrimps; adults feed on Peeler crabs, shrimps and small fis,Sandeel,Blueys .,Prawns and Ragworm.
What fishing rig is best for Thornback rays ?
The Thornback Ray loves to ambush its prey ,so longer Snnods on Pulley Rigs and up and Over rigs work well size 1/0 to 3/0 hooks work best longer snoods allows the fish to swim off ,swallow the bait with little resistance ,this rig will increase your catch rate
During the Spring and summer months Thornback Rays are within easy reach of the shore angler
Where will i catch a Thornback Ray ?
lives in inshore waters favouring muddy sandy clean seabeds
below is a list of baits and rigs which will help you to catch them
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10 packs of Herring
£35.00
1kg Prawn
£18.00
Baitbox Mussel
£3.75
Bass Bomb
£4.50
Blowlug half pound
£10.00
English Softback Crabs
£6.00
Live Peeler Crab
£1.20
Peeler Crabs Match Pack
£6.00
Pulley Dropper
£2.50
Ragworm ½lb
£10.00
Razorfish
£2.95
Sardine
£3.00
Squid/Mackerel
£4.50
Up and Over Rig
£2.50