While the late summer heat pushes many species of fish offshore, Spanish mackerel love the hot water temperatures closer to the Grand Strand beaches, and they are feeding voraciously. […]
The weather is hot this time of year, and so is fishing or Spanish mackerel in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, especially in the Port Royal Sound and Hilton Head areas. Rick Percy of Reel Chance Charters said he catches them consistently in July using two different tactics that can be equally effective. […]
Follow these tips to avoid getting your fingers sliced while removing Spanish mackerel from your hook. […]
Fishermen in North Carolina and South Carolina generally look for baitfish, structure and water flow when fishing for Spanish mackerel. The primary places to find concentrations of the small mackerel are around inlets, in close proximity to wrecks and artificial reefs, and harassing schools of bait around natural structure. […]
Trolling for Spanish mackerel off North Carolina’s southern beaches is one of the highlights of June fishing. […]
One of the signs that spring has returned to the Carolinas is the arrival of Spanish mackerel in coastal waters. These little mackerel are targeted by fishermen from Hilton Head to Nags Head, and rightfully so. […]
In the springtime, North Carolina anglers get the treat of having king mackerel show up within casting distance of anglers in boats, on piers, and even from the beach. […]
The Spanish mackerel bite is hot along the North Carolina coastline. Clark spoons, Got-cha plugs, and other similar lures are catching them. […]
The king mackerel bite off North Carolina’s Cape Fear doesn’t slow down at Thanksgiving, but the best action does move offshore. Water temperatures are dropping, pushing baitfish offshore, and hungry kings follow them. […]
The season wraps up for many anglers who target king mackerel in October, shortly after all of the tournaments along the coast of the Carolinas, but for diehards, the tail end of the season can be the best time to pick up a trophy. […]
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