What are the best shore jigging spots on south coast of sicily ?

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**South coast Sicily shore jigging cheat sheet (mid fall)**

- **Capo Passero / Portopalo di Capo Passero** — the southeastern tip of Sicily is a prime deep-water break with rocky promontories. Expect big amberjack and dentex when the current lines up. Best with 60–120 g jigs; hit the early morning or late afternoon tides. 
- **Scoglitti (Ragusa Province)** and nearby Vittoria coast — rocky shores, groins, and reefs hold predators along the shelf. Good shots for sea bass, bluefish, and dentex during fall wind windows. 
- **Marina di Ragusa / Punta Secca** — long beaches feeding into rocky ledges; work the weed lines and drop-offs with steady jigging. Expect dentex and large sea bass when clarity is decent. 
- **Pozzallo breakwaters** — harbor walls and rubble zones attract ambers and groupers; safer spots when swells pick up. 
- **Syracusa Plemmirio coast** — limestone reefs and offshore drop-offs just outside the reserve boundary; solid for dentex and sea bass; 60–100 g jigs throw well here. 
- **Gulf of Gela (west of Capo Passero)** — deeper pockets and rocky outcrops off the southern coast; amberjack and bream frequent these edges in mid fall. 
- **Coast around Scicli / Marina di Modica area** — hidden ledges and crevices along the shore can hold bigger demersal species when conditions cooperate.

Weather & season notes (mid fall):
- Water temps are cooling; early light and late light windows are your best bets. Days can swing with sirocco or Libeccio winds—cast from the lee of rocks and stay mindful of waves.
- Tidal currents and wind direction drive fish movement. Try incoming tides along drop-offs for best results.

Practical setup & techniques:
- Gear: 7–8 ft heavy spinning rod, 40–60 lb braid, and 20–40 lb leader. For depth 15–25 m, reach with 60–120 g metal jigs.
- Jigs: start with mid-weights (60–100 g) and adjust to depth/current. Slow pitch/vertical jigging with periodic pops works well when fish are hugging the bottom.
- Techniques: keep jig in contact with structure, use short pulls with pauses, and work the jig across rock faces and drop-offs. If bites slow, switch to a slower, subtle jigging rhythm or edge closer to the structure with the cast.
- Lures to pair with jigging: secondary lures like soft minnow swimbaits can fill gaps when jigging slows.

Tackle & gear links (real-world options):
- [TRUSCEND Easy Catch Swimmax, Magic Noisy Turbulent Wiggling and Vibrating Actions for More Bites](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GP1DL4K?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) 
- [Fishing Lures Multi Jointed Fish Fishing Kits, Slow Sinking Lifelike Swimbaits](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J4CR24K?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) 
- [TRUSCEND Jig Lures with Paddle Tail Soft Plastic](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X6Q799C?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) 
- [HALF CRESCEN Fishing Lures Kit for Diving Bass/Trout/Pike](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ2MRZTT?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) 
- [TRUSCEND Top Water Fishing Lures with Wobble for Freshwater or Saltwater](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T1FKL9Z?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) 
- [41Pcs Fishing Lures Kit, Topwater Swimbait Minnow Lures for Bass Trout](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQTP3SWS?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) 
- [TRUSCEND Fishing Jigs Lures with Lead Heads Paddle Tail](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W2Z6VT8?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

Video inspo (real-world guides):
- YouTube search: [Shore jigging Mediterranean](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=shore+jigging+Mediterranean) 
- YouTube search: [Capo Passero shore jigging](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Capo+Passero+shore+jigging)

Stay safe, stay curious, and chase that fall bite with confidence. Tight lines, mate! 🎣💪

🎣 South coast of Sicily, Italy

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