In article , fox66
wrote:
Hi

Can any one give me any advice on fishing from a boat using a float for bass
with mackerel

Mackerel's more a late season bait. Generally freelined rather than
floated. Use quite a small hook - around 1/0 - or the mackerel will unhook
itself - it's uncanny how they manage it.

Your problem is that the mackerel is capable of submerging any float small
enough to avoid unsettling the bass :-(

And the local professionals prefer small scad to mackerel whenever they can
get 'em.

Cheerio,

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