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Targeting King Mackerel in the Gulf
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:18 am
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:18 am
Can anyone provide some tips on targeting king mackerel in the gulf? In the past, it has always just been a by-catch but I would like to start targeting them if possible just to add another type of species to the potential catch.
Is free-lining live bait out the back of the boat while bottom fishing an effective way to do it or is there a better way?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Is free-lining live bait out the back of the boat while bottom fishing an effective way to do it or is there a better way?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:19 am to The Last Coco
Free line whole pogey and hope the sharks aren't around
quote:That's what we usually do
s free-lining live bait out the back of the boat while bottom fishing an effective way
This post was edited on 6/11/14 at 9:20 am
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:19 am to The Last Coco
Put paging Capt ST in your subject. dude was on the go fast KM circuit for years. In fact, he's so good at targeting KM, that he lucked up and chummed up a wahoo this past weekend.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:20 am to The Last Coco
I saw a bunch of them this weekend in South Tim. Took a long shot on a big one but it pulled out as he ran
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:21 am to Motorboat
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In fact, he's so good at targeting KM, that he lucked up and chummed up a wahoo this past weekend.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:32 am to 34venture
Dragging Stretch 25's in pink, red/white or big silver spoons close to the rigs will hook you up. Use a 65lb steel leader and black swivel to main line.
Sea witches work to.
Why you want kings? Not good to eat. Still, a nice fighting fish on light tackle.
Sea witches work to.
Why you want kings? Not good to eat. Still, a nice fighting fish on light tackle.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:32 am to 34venture
We usually throw out a rod and troll around a platform before tying off to fish. Have caught plenty this way. Have also loaded up trolling rip lines close in when they are there. Bigger question is why do you want to catch king mac's, cut bait?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:32 am to The Last Coco
Circle rigs while pulling a spoon
This post was edited on 6/11/14 at 9:33 am
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:33 am to The Last Coco
I try not to catch King Mackerel.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:34 am to 34venture
I have hammered them using light tackle with steel leader chunking a catch 2000 reeling as fast as u can. Buy extra treb hooks as they will destroy them.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:35 am to 34venture
I have hammered them using light tackle with steel leader chunking a catch 2000 reeling as fast as u can. Buy extra treb hooks as they will destroy them.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:35 am to fishfighter
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Why you want kings? Not good to eat.
I have my reasons... Fishing some rodeos this summer that have a king category and they make awesome big snapper bait.
Sounds like I need some steel leaders. We have plenty of trolling baits. How close to the rig are we talking?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:37 am to Motorboat
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In fact, he's so good at targeting KM, that he lucked up and chummed up a wahoo this past weekend.
ST!!!
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:39 am to The Last Coco
Flouro leaders work fine if you are fishing for bait as they are easier to rig for me anyway. I would use wire if I was targeting a big king for a prize. In my own experiance they are rarely alone so losing a few when fishing for bait is not a biggie.
As close as you like, I would try to stay within 100 ft or so but just have not tried futher out. I have never targeted kings on purpose so others probably know more about it than I do.
As close as you like, I would try to stay within 100 ft or so but just have not tried futher out. I have never targeted kings on purpose so others probably know more about it than I do.
This post was edited on 6/11/14 at 9:42 am
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:39 am to fishfighter
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Not good to eat.
I don't know about this.
When grilled fresh or eaten raw fresh I have never had a problem with it. It isn't as mild as snapper, and it has a distinct flavor some people probably don't like, but I don't mind it one bit.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:39 am to The Last Coco
As close as you can get the bait to pass to it if the current isn't ripping. Some days going against the current is the ticket and some days better to go with the current.
Use single wire leader. 3' -5'.
Use single wire leader. 3' -5'.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:40 am to Trout Bandit
Caught them like that by rigs, grass beds and buoys
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:40 am to fishfighter
I once made the mistake of putting a king mackerel steak on a BBQ pit. Stunk to high heaven.....ate a small piece and threw the rest away.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:42 am to The Last Coco
quote:King Mack?? O lawwwwwwd
eaten raw
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:43 am to The Last Coco
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