Rigging Spanish Makerel

Current Affair · 03-15-2009, 04:10 PM

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 · 03-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Here's one

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

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

Bert

Robja · 03-24-2009, 03:21 PM

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

Patudo · 04-02-2009, 01:39 PM

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 · 04-02-2009, 02:23 PM

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.

03-15-2009, 05:21 PM	#2
Bert Rodgers I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix MD Posts: 2,622 Credits: 3,076.7 Home Port: OCMD	Here's one http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...-mackerel.html another http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...-hook-rig.html Bert Last edited by Bert Rodgers; 03-15-2009 at 05:34 PM.

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03-24-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
Robja I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,142 Credits: 10,492.1 Boat: Need more friends with boats!!! Home Port: Southport Best Catch: 150 lb Tarpon & 65 lb Dorado Occupation: Insurance	We use them for King bait but we use them live with an xtra treble on the live bait rig

04-02-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
Patudo Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 476 Credits: 2,222.7	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

04-02-2009, 02:23 PM	#5
team_A_II Guppy Breeder Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 30 Credits: 1,463.0	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.