Mackeral feathers

In message , Cliff
writes
Try bringing in 6 mackerel then you will see why ;-)
I have, it's a fight but definitely a winnable one.
by the time you have untangled the mess you could have had another
dozen one at a time.
Hmm, maybe I've just been very lucky, I rarely get lines tangled (not
caught eel yet though) even with a full set of feathers. About the worst
I regularly get is the hooks hanging up on each other.
As ABU said use a shock leader but I meant make sure the rig body is
heavy line for the same reason.
Definitely, it's a must for your safety as well as everyone else's.
Some mackerel feathers for boats are on light line so wont cast
safely.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.
As one of my carp fishing neighbours said 'Where are you going with that
bloody tow rope'

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Clint Sharp

I usually buy them in 6s then cut them & tie a loop in the ends,3 are
shorter & easier to cast,I get 2 for the barbie & enough for the days
fishing. If you want them for the freezer get them in the evening just
before going home or they blow & go off.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.

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

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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.

In message , Cliff
writes
I usually buy them in 6s then cut them & tie a loop in the ends,3 are
shorter & easier to cast,I get 2 for the barbie & enough for the days
fishing. If you want them for the freezer get them in the evening just
before going home or they blow & go off.

I've never bothered freezing mackerel for food. If they aren't eaten
immediately they aren't worth eating at all, IMO. I was spoilt, I think,
because I once lived literally across the road from the beach. I could
watch the sea for signs of fish, nip out with a spinning rod and have a
couple from the sea to the plate within ten minutes.

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Steve Walker

Steve I freeze them for bait,to far to go to get a few when needed.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.

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Steve Walker wrote:
In message , Cliff
writes
I usually buy them in 6s then cut them & tie a loop in the ends,3 are
shorter & easier to cast,I get 2 for the barbie & enough for the days
fishing. If you want them for the freezer get them in the evening just
before going home or they blow & go off.

I've never bothered freezing mackerel for food. If they aren't eaten
immediately they aren't worth eating at all, IMO. I was spoilt, I think,
because I once lived literally across the road from the beach. I could
watch the sea for signs of fish, nip out with a spinning rod and have a
couple from the sea to the plate within ten minutes.

In article , Steve Walker
wrote:
In message , Cliff
writes
I usually buy them in 6s then cut them & tie a loop in the ends,3 are
shorter & easier to cast,I get 2 for the barbie & enough for the days

Casting feathers is a bit too much like juggling hot knives - definitely not
to be done if anyone else is about and especially with commercial feathers
which are of uncertain tying.

fishing. If you want them for the freezer get them in the evening just
before going home or they blow & go off.

I've never bothered freezing mackerel for food. If they aren't eaten
immediately they aren't worth eating at all, IMO. I was spoilt, I think,

They thaw into mush but they're not too bad if grilled or fried direct from
frozen - allow a little longer to cook them right through.

because I once lived literally across the road from the beach. I could
watch the sea for signs of fish, nip out with a spinning rod and have a
couple from the sea to the plate within ten minutes.

Much the better way. I do this too though not with fish on topic here.

Cheerio,

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"Steve Walker" wrote in message
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In message , Cliff
writes
I usually buy them in 6s then cut them & tie a loop in the ends,3 are
shorter & easier to cast,I get 2 for the barbie & enough for the days
fishing. If you want them for the freezer get them in the evening just
before going home or they blow & go off.

I've never bothered freezing mackerel for food. If they aren't eaten
immediately they aren't worth eating at all, IMO. I was spoilt, I think,
because I once lived literally across the road from the beach. I could
watch the sea for signs of fish, nip out with a spinning rod and have a
couple from the sea to the plate within ten minutes.

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Steve Walker

Fresh mackerel, yum but you can freeze em for the table only you must fillet
them straight away, salt em for half an hour in the fidge then bag them
before freezing. obviously a fridge full of salted mackerel isn't practical
so just stick em straight in the freezer if you have to. Frying or grilling
doesn't give the best result on the frozen fish so souse em with butter and
either vinegar or lime,

"Derek.Moody" wrote in message
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Much the better way. I do this too though not with fish on topic here.

Cheerio,

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Ahh Bass!!