SPANISH MACKEREL BAITS

rarhomes · 10-20-2009, 06:42 PM

Looking for something other than Clark spoons to catch small Spanish. Clark's spoons are just to expensive.

Any body ever try little beetle spins or some other little baits.

What do the commercial guys use ?

Thanks,

Capt Rick

clt_capt · 10-20-2009, 08:11 PM

I've used tube lures with gold hooks - pretty easy to make yourself...

But I catch way more fish with Clark spoons...

netman9 · 10-20-2009, 08:17 PM

Clark spoons rule. Had 4 of the smallest size under $2.80 each land over 200 sp. macks with the boys. Cleaned the spoons used a little oil and caught blues later. An expensive bait is one that doesn't catch fish. Good luck!!!

Captain Rich Adler · 10-20-2009, 08:18 PM

Down at Peck's Lake in the winter the commercial guys use modified cast nets, or......Clark Spoons

birdhunter · 10-20-2009, 08:32 PM

A 3" silver or clear squid skirt with a bead and a small gold hook work great, or you can buy the Bluewater Candy squid trees with three hooks. We caught many many triples on those three hook rigs.

calebw · 10-20-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdhunter

A 3" silver or clear squid skirt with a bead and a small gold hook work great, or you can buy the Bluewater Candy squid trees with three hooks. We caught many many triples on those three hook rigs.

Down on a planer or up top behind a bird?

birdhunter · 10-20-2009, 08:39 PM

yeah.....

floridadeckie · 10-20-2009, 08:45 PM

rick, google gotcha plugs. basically a bic pen with a downward sloping nose and a couple of small trebles. thats what we use here in florida in addition to clark spoons.

Captain Michael Buffington · 10-20-2009, 10:01 PM

cant believe noone said this...Mc straws cut 2 and 1/2 inches long on dropper loops, like six, and then a spoon rigged on 50lb. Use long shank hooks. 4 or 5 at a time...

Mike

Capt_John · 10-20-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Michael Buffington

cant believe noone said this...Mc straws cut 2 and 1/2 inches long on dropper loops, like six, and then a spoon rigged on 50lb. Use long shank hooks. 4 or 5 at a time...

Mike

Been stealing straws from Hardee's for years to fish with. It works great.

You can also go to any freshwater fishing store and buy the little rooster tail lures that have the bucktail and spinner on them. They work great also, but change the hooks to a stronger one. Tsunami also makes a cheaper version for like $1.00/lure also.

10-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
rarhomes I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,268 Credits: 3,462.8	SPANISH MACKEREL BAITS Looking for something other than Clark spoons to catch small Spanish. Clark's spoons are just to expensive. Any body ever try little beetle spins or some other little baits. What do the commercial guys use ? Thanks, Capt Rick Last edited by rarhomes; 10-20-2009 at 06:45 PM.

10-20-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
floridadeckie Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Bend, Fl/Islamorada, FL Posts: 645 Credits: 2,309.2 Boat: hula girl Home Port: islamorada Occupation: fulltime freelance deckie	rick, google gotcha plugs. basically a bic pen with a downward sloping nose and a couple of small trebles. thats what we use here in florida in addition to clark spoons. __________________ *SALTWATER COWBOY OUTFITTERS* Serving the Florida Big Bend to the Keys with all your guiding, deckhand, and detailing needs PM me for rates and details www.saltwatercowboyoutfitters.com Jimmy D.

10-20-2009, 10:01 PM	#9
Captain Michael Buffington Captain Save-a-Ho Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,332 Credits: 20,642.0 Boat: Need a captain? Home Port: Gulf Coast Best Catch: not sure, theres afew Occupation: Finance, Freelance Sportfishing Captain/Mate	McDonalds straws... cant believe noone said this...Mc straws cut 2 and 1/2 inches long on dropper loops, like six, and then a spoon rigged on 50lb. Use long shank hooks. 4 or 5 at a time... Mike

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10-20-2009, 08:11 PM	#2
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 5,955 Credits: 8,652.2 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	I've used tube lures with gold hooks - pretty easy to make yourself... But I catch way more fish with Clark spoons...

10-20-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
netman9 Guppy Breeder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 31 Credits: 199.1 Boat: Netman n Gaffer Hydrasports 230wa Home Port: 150 miles to the water 250 to OI	Clark spoons rule. Had 4 of the smallest size under $2.80 each land over 200 sp. macks with the boys. Cleaned the spoons used a little oil and caught blues later. An expensive bait is one that doesn't catch fish. Good luck!!!

10-20-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
Captain Rich Adler Got fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 197 Credits: 1,837.2	Down at Peck's Lake in the winter the commercial guys use modified cast nets, or......Clark Spoons

10-20-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
birdhunter Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morehead City Posts: 532 Credits: 10,706.6 Occupation: Mate	A 3" silver or clear squid skirt with a bead and a small gold hook work great, or you can buy the Bluewater Candy squid trees with three hooks. We caught many many triples on those three hook rigs.

10-20-2009, 08:39 PM	#7
birdhunter Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morehead City Posts: 532 Credits: 10,706.6 Occupation: Mate	yeah.....