07-03-2001, 03:04 AM
Dan thanks for the reply.<br><br>Down this way anglers target them around the artificial FAD's and on the troll. Most of this takes place on private boats or 6 packs given that we do not have a long range boat scene here (per'se). <br><br>Light tackle (12 lb) and flicky rods with eithe thread line or baitcaster reels are often the go. Lure wise it can be jigs of various kinds, iron's like Raider's, or specialised jig flies like those below which fire them up something fierce when surface skipped or are used for sight casting (including on fly). <br><br><IMG SRC="http://www.demonjigs.com/images/hackfly.jpg"><br><br>We make these up with either single or double SS hook rigs in them and are taking a heap away with us to the Samoa IGFA tourny coming up in August.. <br><br>The FAD's can also be anything like channel markers, set bouy's and even a cardboard box will do when left alone for a while. Go off trolling for a bit then come back and get in amomgst them if the MM are on the chew.<br><br>The mackerel you described sound like a version we have here called Slimey's. Also a favourite marlin bait as well. <br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B <br>Moderator Lures/Baits Forum<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>