I found a can of mackerel at the local grocery store and Pi was wondering if this made good bait, I'm going to use it in saltwater, possibly for some catfish too,
so here's what I'm thinking, if I put it in a panty hose (same way you put chicken livers in one for catfish) and tied it to the hook, do you think I could land some fish?
2007-07-14 12:23:08 · 7 answers · asked by visione sinister 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Sounds like a great idea. If you put the canned mackerel in a panty hose, the mackerel flavor will seep out slowly. Also I've heard of using a small film canister and you punch small holes in it, then tie it on next to the sinker. That way it's used as a small chum pot to attract the fish.
2007-07-15 03:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peter is right even if he did get a thumb down. there are different species of mackerel. some ARE smaller. perhaps you may be confused with a king mackerel of which l'm sure would have a size limit, with a jack mackerel which is doing good if it reaches 12". here in cali there are no mackerel size limits and they are in fact, an awesome bait.
2016-05-17 22:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by marjorie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet it will. Mackerel is expensive! Are you sure you don't want to look into eating it yourself?
2007-07-14 12:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by MICHAEL B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's worth a try.
Go ahead and go for it.
What have you got to lose if it doesn't work?
2007-07-14 12:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you better believe it it does, i have another one for you canned corn also works the fish are attracted to the color.
2007-07-14 12:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've caught some sw fish with it. like flounder and speckled trout.
2007-07-14 12:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-14 12:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by roxychickk07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋