Mackerel

[doj]

I haven't had a single mackerel this summer despite targeting them via an assortment of means. I've had a good number of pollack and coalfish while trying. I've tried a few shots especially piers late evening/early morning but to no avail.

Anyone found they have been scarce this year?

 

[codseeker]

a had about 4-5 trys this summer to try and get some for the freezer just taking 1 or 2 in them sessions then one day i went down after a mate rang iz saying there were starting to show i dashed down and bagged 36 in 3 hours for the freezer ive never tried since

 

[mick dunn]

Not really bothered about bagging them on the piers.

Had a few off the boats but just for bait on the day.

I,ll be sticking with squid,rag,razer and frozen runny this winter.

 

[northeast1]

Been about the same this yera they just came in later than normal.

100s just 2miles off shore at the moment, seem to be shoaling up before heading out..i had one 1lb 15oz today lol

 

[doj]

Been about the same this yera they just came in later than normal.

100s just 2miles off shore at the moment, seem to be shoaling up before heading out..i had one 1lb 15oz today lol

That's a cracker just shy of 2 pounds alright. Yeah I miss them alright. I've caught and made sashimi an hour later with them proper japanese style and i think they are an absolute joy.