Boat anglers will find that hake (Merluccius Merluccius) will stay on the seabeds during the daytime, but during low to little light, they move to mid-water for feeding. Hake are nocturnal fish best found at night at the bottom sea levels or during cloudy weather. As ground feeders and predatorial fish, they will feed on anything, preferably fresh baits with scents such as mackerel and herring baits. A basic setup will have a robust rod, a fireball, and a jighead followed with a luminous sleeve to protect the line with a size 3-4 hook. Loading the rig with baits attaching the jighead to the head. Once a bite is felt, it is best to give a minute or two for the hake to take the bait fully. The bigger the fish more strength would have to be used to strike; they will rattle and try to stray away once caught. However, they are often caught using heavy fishing nets and trawling. Be aware of its teeth once out the water or whilst unhooking them as they will not only put up a fight in the water but outside too. To release it back safely, a simple twist and turn on the hook will do the job. However, it is advised to use pliers for the bigger ones with bigger and sharper teeth. For pictures keeping them submerged in water whilst the wait is best, then giving time to rest before releasing them.