Spinners

[me]

Can i use trout spinners for mackeral? If not what kind would you recommend??

[chesters1]

you can use anything remotly shiny or feather like for mackeral ,your choice is decided from where the fish are feeding

[hembo]

hi nathan chesters is correct. i would use a spinner a large mepps as you need to be able to cast a long way . its very sporting as you appreciate just what a fine fighting fish mackerel are . early morning and late evening is the best time to spin as they generally come close in.

[Salar]

Any small spinner will work if the fish are hungry and chasing food. However if you use a light spinner you can't cast very far, and the fish are rarely right under your feet, which means using a weight to get the distance. This reduces the fun and risks the spinner tangling with the lead and line during the cast. Better to go for a heavy spinner like a Dexter Wedge that has enough weight to cast but does not need any extra lead to get in the way.

[me]

Thanks!!!

[gonefishing]

ive had mackerel hit my lead before...they'll take anything when they're hunting

[Ed Matysiak]

As you are a 'fluff chucker' Nathan, why not try it for mackerel. Im told it's much more fun on light tackle.

[me]

Ok then!

[H.A.]

7lb pollack taken on a retrieved uptide lead in 2003 ........

 

not a recommended method, though!

[H.A.]

Poor Man U .......

 

up the 'Saints' ......

 

both 'reds' though, eh .....