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 Spanish Mackrel
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05/28/13 08:02 PM
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Joined: May 2013
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Nun-yet
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I am wondering, what's the best method for catching Spanish with low end gear off of a pier? I do not get to saltwater fish much so I am not heavily invested.
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Re: Spanish Mackrel
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05/28/13 08:07 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
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HuntinForTail
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Spoons with a wire leader or live bait with a wire leader.
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Re: Spanish Mackrel
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05/28/13 10:58 PM
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M Squared
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Wire leader is a must...pitch any fast-moving shiny bait like a silver spoon. When their schooling I have even had them hit a shrimp. This is one of my favorite catches, they hit quick and take off.
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Re: Spanish Mackrel
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05/28/13 11:48 PM
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Posts: 197
sfotw
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Silver or white floating Rapalas or similar stick baits. I put a wire leader on them and they last for 5 or 6 fish so bring an extra!
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Re: Spanish Mackrel
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05/29/13 02:05 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
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surfsidefisher
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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shrimp, shad, finger mullet under cork is good. i use a three way swivel for cork and hook. your lead have to long and wire for about 6 inches b4 the hook. good luck
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Re: Spanish Mackrel
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05/29/13 04:52 AM
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Kris_tx
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Outdoorsman
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Spoons work well. Definitely need leader material.
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Re: Spanish Mackrel
[Re: Nun-yet]
#8981689
05/29/13 02:34 PM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,326
Bobby-Catfishing
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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We did really well back in the fall off of H. Caldwell Pier throwing Fle-Fly minnow slabs. Our kids outfished the guys throwing gotcha plugs. Lots of fun on freshwater bass size gear! I would cast out as far as I could and burn the bait up to the surface. As soon as it hit the top I'd put the reel in free spool and let the bait drop back down to the bottom. Be ready to engage your reel when they strike on the fall. Those smacks hit fast and will take some line in a hurry on lighter gear. http://flefly.com/index.php/jigging-spoons.html
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