Mackerel Fishing 101 Get ready!!!!

[Leif]

Originally Posted by the1jonc

Leif,

I looked for the mylar tubing at Michaels and they don't have. Do you hav any suggestions where to buy? I have a bunch of tube rigs tied up and made some out of tinsel but I want to try to make the ones you describe.

Can't wait for those Macks.

Suprised Michaels didn't have it. It comes on a roll. You have to remove the cotton/fiber center before using. I heard K MArt and Wall Mart have it in the sowing/craft section.

You can buy it from Orvis on line or maybe Cabelas, but it is more expensive.

You can use tinsel as well. Just tie it to the hook and let some hang out the back.

Leif

[the1jonc]

Thanks.
I will check out the 'Marts.

I did buy some trim ribbon with a tinsel center that came out ok. I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Thanks again for the tips and tricks.

Jon

[SanibelFisher]

Originally Posted by Capt Jimmy Elliott

I will be on the Golden Eagle this winter ill save your spot on the PORT Side as usual.. We were pushing for the 17th we ill see what happens.

See Ya Soon
Capt Jimmy Elliott

Do you think you will be running for Mack's next week?

[Leif]

Originally Posted by the1jonc

Thanks.
I will check out the 'Marts.

I did buy some trim ribbon with a tinsel center that came out ok. I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Thanks again for the tips and tricks.

Jon

You are welcome Jon. Hope you get out there and get them.

Leif

[Leif]

Won"t be long now!

[SaltLife1980]

Cant Wait!! Wont be to long before they are think out there

[italianfisherman]

dont see it happening this year..

[Leif]

Too bad about the Mackerel fishing this year. Thankfully we had some great sea bass trips this year.

I saw a whole split smoked mackerel in a market near my house for $9.99....ONE MACKEREL!!!

Hope one day the mackerel fishing comes back like it was years ago but I doubt it.

They used to be so thick, you could go out for a half a day and catch all you want. We had a Spring and Winter run and they were big bostons....Now the past few years they have been small. no Spring runs and you have to stay ou there all day to fill the cooler.

Leif

[MrAC1980]

Leif I used to run my old little 19fter out a few miles from Bary Inlet and load up on the big macs in the spring. Haven't done that in YEARSSS!

[MrAC1980]

Hey I know they never came down over the winter, but anyone have any idea where they are currently??