Rigging Spanish Makerel

[Current Affair]

Ok i have a question about rigging makerels. I know how to stitch up the belly but when using j hooks what is the "secret" stitch that you put where the mono goes thru the top of the head to make the mono pull from the center?? I know it sounds confusing but i need some help. Pictures and or video would be great.

Thanks,

Rob

[Bert Rodgers]

Here's one

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...-mackerel.html

another
http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...-hook-rig.html

Bert

[Robja]

We use them for King bait but we use them live with an xtra treble on the live bait rig

[Patudo]

Just a quick question. Is Mono nowadays the leader of choice for rigging mackerels or is it still common to rig them with wire?

Also is the circle hook nowadays normally used with mackerels or is the J hook belly rig still more common?

Many thanks
patudo

[team_A_II]

Depends on what your doing..... mono works fine for billfish. High highly recommend switching to circle hooks though, you'll get better hookup ratios and its just much better for the fish. We use Eagle Claw circle sea 19/0 and 20/0's.