Mackerel?

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Originally Posted by reason162

Generally, how deep are the macks? I would consider going if I can use my trout gear lol

I have seen guys more than once using UL fresh water tackle for them, using small bucktails.. It pissed everyone on the boat off, but I have seen guys do it, and catch their share .. A more common sense approach would be a medium duty rig that could handle say 12-15 pound test, and 2 or 3 - one pound fish.. You could take a smaller outfit along with the more appropriate outfit for fun ,and use that if there's enough room on the boat I suppose .
Something like a 1 handed spinning or bait casting set up that you would use in the bay for fluke would be fine...

I have caught macks right on bottom in 70 feet,, and 2 feet under the boat, and anywhere in between..

The captain would let the fares know where to start jigging.


Problem with macks is they are lightening fast, and often don't stick around under the boat for long.. years ago, it wasn't a problem, because when the school left, another was right behind it.. Thats no longer the case... bob