Lings (Molva Molva), have powerful bodies and sharp teeth. Boat anglers are cautious of this hard fighting fish that tends to weigh 20lbs+. Commonly caught through reef and wreck fishing, these predators with a voracious appetite typically congregate where many fish live. It is crucial to use heavy solid weight equipment as lings can be very ferocious on their bites. As a demersal species, positioning the boat uptide and anchoring or slow drifting over the area and dropping the bait or lure all the way to the bottom will ensure a bite or a close swim. Anglers should be ready to lose out on a few tackles and occasionally get snagged, and if not, it is likely not a productive area to fish in. An indication of a bite will be followed by a solid and strong rattling on the rod tip; giving them a moment to fully bite and take the bait is essential. The next step is to reel it down until the weight is felt, then quickly and firmly set the hook by lifting the rod upward. It is crucial to have a hefty setting of the clutch reel throughout the catch. Once caught, stressing the ling away from its seabed structure as fast as possible is essential; if not, it could get away easily. When releasing it back, it is vital to keep in mind their ferocious teeth. Usually, unhooking it using a ketchum release tool provides them with a safe release.