Mackeral feathers

Hi are feathers any good for catching mackeral and what is the tecknique or
is spinning with a small spoon better, pier fishing of Bournemouth pier or
beaches many thanks Frank

Use feathers but no more than three,pick a set with a good heavy main
line50 or 60lb,use a plain 5oz weight & launch them out,allow them to
hit the bottom before you start to sink & retrieve. If you dont get a
bite after a few casts pick a different direction & try again. When
there are mackerel about it will be packed & every one will be after
them so be prepared for combat fishing especially in the school holidays.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.

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jfp wrote:
Hi are feathers any good for catching mackeral and what is the tecknique or
is spinning with a small spoon better, pier fishing of Bournemouth pier or
beaches many thanks Frank

"Cliff" wrote in message
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Use feathers but no more than three,pick a set with a good heavy main
line50 or 60lb,use a plain 5oz weight & launch them out,allow them to hit
the bottom before you start to sink & retrieve. If you dont get a bite
after a few casts pick a different direction & try again. When there are
mackerel about it will be packed & every one will be after them so be
prepared for combat fishing especially in the school holidays.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.

Yes they do by the looks of your tackle ;-)

If the fish are close enough use a spinner on a lite rod I think you will
have far more fun. TBH however where I fish I normally need a lite beech
caster with feathers and usually 2-3 oz of led is enough to get the
distance. As Cliff said I would keep with a 50-60lb shock leader. Personally
I give piers a wide berth too many folks. If you are mobile you can cover
far more ground. Good luck!!

Thank you when you say shock leader what is this regards Frank
"Abu Garcia" wrote in message
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"Cliff" wrote in message
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Use feathers but no more than three,pick a set with a good heavy main
line50 or 60lb,use a plain 5oz weight & launch them out,allow them to
hit
the bottom before you start to sink & retrieve. If you dont get a bite
after a few casts pick a different direction & try again. When there are
mackerel about it will be packed & every one will be after them so be
prepared for combat fishing especially in the school holidays.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.

Yes they do by the looks of your tackle ;-)

If the fish are close enough use a spinner on a lite rod I think you will
have far more fun. TBH however where I fish I normally need a lite beech
caster with feathers and usually 2-3 oz of led is enough to get the
distance. As Cliff said I would keep with a 50-60lb shock leader.
Personally
I give piers a wide berth too many folks. If you are mobile you can cover
far more ground. Good luck!!

Thanks very useful info regards Frank
"Cliff" wrote in message
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Use feathers but no more than three,pick a set with a good heavy main
line50 or 60lb,use a plain 5oz weight & launch them out,allow them to
hit the bottom before you start to sink & retrieve. If you dont get a
bite after a few casts pick a different direction & try again. When
there are mackerel about it will be packed & every one will be after
them so be prepared for combat fishing especially in the school holidays.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.

.

jfp wrote:
Hi are feathers any good for catching mackeral and what is the tecknique
or
is spinning with a small spoon better, pier fishing of Bournemouth pier
or
beaches many thanks Frank

In message , Cliff
writes
Use feathers but no more than three,
Why no more than 3?

--
Clint Sharp

"Clint Sharp" wrote in message
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In message , Cliff
writes
Use feathers but no more than three,
Why no more than 3?

--
Clint Sharp

How many you need Clint?

Try bringing in 6 mackerel then you will see why ;-) by the time you
have untangled the mess you could have had another dozen one at a time.
As ABU said use a shock leader but I meant make sure the rig body is
heavy line for the same reason. Some mackerel feathers for boats are on
light line so wont cast safely.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.

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Abu Garcia wrote:
"Clint Sharp" wrote in message
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In message , Cliff
writes
Use feathers but no more than three,
Why no more than 3?

--
Clint Sharp

How many you need Clint?

mackeral isn'#t in yet though is it?



"jfp" wrote in message
...
Hi are feathers any good for catching mackeral and what is the tecknique
or
is spinning with a small spoon better, pier fishing of Bournemouth pier or
beaches many thanks Frank

In message , Abu Garcia
writes
Use feathers but no more than three,
Why no more than 3?

--
Clint Sharp

How many you need Clint?


I generally buy ones with six feathers but occasionally have bought
eight feather sets, I don't think I've ever seen any with only three
hooks. I know I could make my own, but for a quid or so, it's just not
worth my time. BTW, I do stop fishing when I have enough to eat.
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Clint Sharp