Jigs for dentex
Dentex dentex
The common dentex (Dentex dentex) was recorded among the species caught with nets and longlines by coastal fishers at Datça-Bozburun in the southern Aegean[3]. Its eggs have been found in the bays of İzmir and İskenderun[1][2]. Our source pack holds few monthly records for dentex in Türkiye, so the chart is short.
JIGTO for dentex
NOVA 45
TIDE 60
TIDE 80This match comes from JIGTO’s product data; it is not a weight measured in the sources.
Season chart
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sea | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Bosphorus | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Sea of Marmara | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Dardanelles | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Aegean Sea | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | active periodA | active periodA | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Mediterranean | no record– | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
Sspawning periodAactive period–no record
The chart shows whether the sources hold a record for that region and month; it does not show the chance of a catch. An empty cell does not mean the fish is absent, only that there is no sourced record.
Records
Aegean Sea · January–April · spawning period
According to studies in the bays of İzmir and Edremit cited in a thesis, dentex eggs were found from January to April. [1][2]
Aegean Sea · May–June · active period
In a study with fishers in the southern Aegean (Datça-Bozburun), dentex was recorded among the species caught with nets and lines in April–June. [3]
Mediterranean · February–July · spawning period
A thesis reports dentex eggs on the Yumurtalık coast in spring, and a study it cites found them in the Bay of Mersin from February to July. [2]
Light and colour
- Glow + UV Charges in daylight or torchlight and glows in the dark. Reacts to UV in sunlight.
- UV Lights up under UV and in sunlight underwater. Does not glow in the dark.
- Natural Classic colour and holographic finish, for clear water and bright days.
None of our sources shows that a jig catches more fish because of its colour, glow or UV. Choose the light class by the light in the water and your own preference.
Closed seasons and minimum sizes
In Türkiye, recreational fishing rules are set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in its Notification No. 6/2 on recreational fishing. Rules change; check the current version before you fish. Outside Türkiye, follow your local rules. Ministry page on fishing (Turkish) ↗
Frequently asked questions
When is dentex season?
In the Datça-Bozburun study with fishers, dentex was among the species caught with nets and lines in April–June[3]. Its eggs were found in January–April in the Aegean and in spring in the Mediterranean[2][1].
What jig weight for dentex?
In JIGTO’s product data, dentex is a target species of these series: NOVA 45, TIDE 60, TIDE 80. Weights run from 45 to 80 g, with a suggested depth of 5–70 m. The deeper the water and the stronger the current, the heavier the series. This match is JIGTO’s product data; it is not a weight measured in the sources.
References
- Çoker T, Mater S (2006). İzmir Körfezi İhtiyoplanktonu (1974-2005) Türleri. Study area: Aegean. (review) https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/57662
- Mavruk S (2009). Yumurtalık Kıyısal Zonu (İskenderun Körfezi) İhtiyoplanktonunda Mevsimsel Değişimler. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (thesis)
- Akyol O, Ceyhan T (2007). Datça-Bozburun Yarımadası (Ege Denizi) Kıyı Balıkçılığı ve Sorunları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/57543
This page is based on 3 sourced season records and 3 sources. The season records are the approved data the JIGTO Jig Selector also uses.