Mackerel
Make balloon rigging easier with Balloon Fisher King
Balloon Fisher King is a new entry into the tackle world that will make balloon fishing simpler, easier and more efficient than it has ever been. […]
Mackerel
High Tides and Tall Tails
Smoking in Raleigh Bay: The biggest kings call it home in the fall
King mackerel have a special place in the hearts of many fishermen in North Carolina’s center-console armada. […]
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Ocean Athlete sprints to Raleigh king tourney win
Skip and Sandy Conklin, and Jay Russell have caught enough large king mackerel they are rarely surprised, but the 60.3-pounder they caught on Saturday (July 30) to win the Raleigh Salt Water Sportfishing Club King Mackerel Tournament was indeed a pleasant surprise. In fact, it established a new record for the tournament. […]
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The Spanish mackerel ‘live-bait lite’ rig
The small live-bait rig used by Dale Collins and Robbie Hall is a fairly simple one to build and fish. It’s a “cut-down” version of a king rig, and when they can find the right-sized baitfish, it’s downright deadly. […]
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Cold snap moves king mackerel off beach, but fishermen find them
A cold snap in mid-October threw king mackerel fishermen for a loop along the South Carolina coastline. Fortunately, they knew how to respond. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Rubber-band release helps anglers troll lighter tackle for Spanish mackerel
Spanish mackerel are a favorite fish of many anglers, and rightfully so. They arrive in late April and stick around through October — sometimes into November — and they usually will bite well. […]