Cannonball jellyfish can be a pain, but they’re a sure sign king mackerel are near.
Cannonball jellyfish — “jelly balls” — are both bane and blessing to king mackerel fishermen.
An abundance of jelly balls is aggravating for anglers who slow-troll live baits because they often get snagged by the hooks. The angler has to reel them in and re-deploy his trolling rigs.
But jellyfish are also a sure sign that king mackerel are in an area because they prefer the same water conditions. If they are unusually thick, anglers should try drift fishing over the reef structure rather than trolling.
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Reef kings feature in the August issue of North Carolina Sportsman. Digital editions can be downloaded right to your computer or smartphone.
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