MACKEREL FISHING: How To Catch Mackerel

August Pier Fishing With Feathers For Mackerel.
We caught over 40 mackerel in a 6 hour session, most of which were eaten, used as bait or frozen for later use.
The tackle was a spinning rod, loaded with 20lb mono line, and fishing with mackerel feathers and 2oz (60 grams) weights/leads.
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[@backyardengineer8287]

Great video straight to the point which I think many people like. Really interesting and an educational one too.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesdavid7392]

Cheers for that advice 👍

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Your welcome thank you for watching🙏

[@jeffarcher400]

If the bottom isn't snaggy with rocks or kelp I like to countdown to find how many seconds to reach bottom. Often the fish are deeper and feel safer not having to come up. Once I know how long to reach bottom I can stop short and avoid snags but still be deep on the retrieve. If chasers are following I freespool it back down often triggering strikes on the fall or way up. Sometimes I let a hooked small one swim back down to the school and you get multiple fish on. Rarely we get giant mackerel around a meter and they fight like a baby tuna. So rare I let them go. Big Mac Attack. Proper care of those you keep is important especially if it's hot and sunny. They can get mushy so it's best to bleed them and keep chilled. My Japanese mother prefers these over the bass, bonita and even yellowtail. I was telling her that's the bait for real fish. Now it seems the little fish have less Mercury and better fish oils.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

That's really interesting I like the idea of that tactic alot it actually seems really smart and I'm sure I might use that idea in the future, I learn something new everyday

[@clearmethod8412]

i love catching mackerel

[@GuillaumesFishing]

aye they're very good fun 🎣👍

[@daliagrebliauskiene4900]

@@GuillaumesFishing yes

[@Comrade_Akimov]

Exactly what I was looking for! How to actually f-i-s-h the mackerel. On a pier. Sabiki + 1-3oz lead. Too short spinning rod. Bad wind noize. no pretty scenery. Authentic!

[@GuillaumesFishing]

I was 12 years old at the time of the video. Ive become a better fisherman since. I will make a better and more detailed video this upcoming summer so stay tuned

[@robwhile1758]

Nice catch of mackerel, well done you 👍🎣.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thanks for the support 👍 we stocked up enough bait for months with that trip 🎣

[@TideSearcherFishing]

Nice catch..

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thanks!

[@kerryfoster1]

Good to see you release them. It takes only a few to maintain the stock. Pity the commercials don't have the brains to do the same. Make the most of it! When you're my age there won't be any. Good luck!

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video, goodluck to you too!

[@simonphoenix3789]

those things occur in massive numbers. even if he were to take every single one, it wouldn't make a difference since most of them end up eaten by other fish anyway. The bigger issue is the commercial fishing ships that catch these guys by the tens of thousands.

[@kerryfoster1]

@@simonphoenix3789 Yes it true that anglers would make no difference the stocks. That's no excuse for taking more than you need. The commercials have devastated the stocks since 2008. The obvious sign to me was the size of fish caught. Tiny! I think it's ONLY because of lockdown the stocks have recovered slightly. Don't expect it to last. We will know in 2022!

[@peter1campbell2]

Out of curiosity what time of day and what tide were you fishing off? I've been here many times with little to no luck.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

You can fish anytime of the day. I'd start fishing a few hours before high tide, and continue fishing even when the tide ebbs, until the fish move off. Some days they can be very far out, some days they can be hunting along the pier wall and sometimes they'll hunt in the harbour, even in very shallow water! The mackerel will only be feeding when the sea temperature is over 13°C. It's only worth fishing this pier in July until later September. Goodluck!

[@romanbondarj3945]

Is it possible to catch other fish rather than mackerel on that shiny stuff with 5 hooks?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Yes, you can catch Coalfish, Pollack, Scad and possibly Whiting, Bass or Cod

[@natansourgovt5990]

Thanks you bro. I like your video. Thanks you from 🇮🇱.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thank you for the comment and support!

[@TideSearcherFishing]

Last year we catch large mackerel but this year mackerel is so small.. we’re fishing in japan. I miss those big one.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Yeah some years can be tough, hopefully the fishing will get better on your side. Also you've got very good videos

[@kerryfoster1]

That's because the stocks are diminished. We never used to catch small ones. Mackerel are slow growing and take several years to achieve a decent size. Not good!

[@jaimaUK]

That is overkill keeping between 20 and 30 mackerel, mackerel is a member of the tuna family and look what happened to the tuna for 40 years. The tuna disappeared from British waters all together and became an endangered species worldwide

[@whitetroutchannel]

i fishing strangford lough in northern ireland and we are still waiting for mackerel, this is the 5th year straight that the shoal has more or less failed

[@GuillaumesFishing]

@@whitetroutchannel This years mackerel fishing has been poor for me aswell at times, some weeks we caught very little even at popular spots, hopefully next year will be better for us all

[@GuillaumesFishing]

I slightly disagree, 152,000 tonnes of Atlantic mackerel were caught in 2019 by commercial fishermen in the UK, while you call out recreational fishermen for keeping a couple dozen mackerel for consumption... Mackerel numbers are going down and you can guess whos to blame

[@kerryfoster1]

@@GuillaumesFishing Yes quite. This year 2021 we have seen huge shoals. 1st time in years! 30 years ago mackerel in Summer was a given. You could catch hundreds now you'd be pushed to catch 10. Predictable unfortunately.

[@michaelsrowland]

@@GuillaumesFishing the UK government are to blame as they allow eu nations , ie Spain the nl the French to take all the mackerel they want. We voted brexit to stop them.

[@brackenskye]

what rod were you using, i see it says Trout on it.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

It's a Shakespeare Trout rod, I'm not sure if they still make them or if they're even sold online, but it's an excellent rod for lure fishing 👍

[@FamasFTW98]

where u from , when was this video recorded

[@GuillaumesFishing]

August in Northern Ireland

[@fortnitepro6159]

Is fishing for mackerel out on a boat better than at the end of a pier

[@GuillaumesFishing]

They're both good during summer but from a boat is much easier

[@matthewadrain1726]

Did u catch those in march this year?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

No, they're from early August last year, I had alot of footage but never had time to edit it but I finally decided to make it a video

[@Justanotherday2day]

Awesome video mate

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thanks for the support mate 👍 you've also got very cool videos

[@Justanotherday2day]

@@GuillaumesFishing no dramas mate

[@parkshyon3990]

How many fish did you catch?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

I think over 40 fish were caught, and a dozen or so were released for being too small

[@KillerJoeUK]

Great video....where about is this?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thanks, carrickfergus in northern ireland

[@alahhed1984]

Good point for you, don’t touch it when you going touch kind of this fish mean died if you return to water , next time try to shake your line

[@GuillaumesFishing]

oh okay thank you for the advice 👍

[@seanfella]

Helpful video, thanks. Where were you fishing?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Carrickfergus northern ireland

[@vadoaspinningtv]

Che spettacolo 😀 appena iscritto

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Grazie mille 😄

[@rmiller2112]

Nice video, Interesting feathers with the spinning spoon on them, have you made these? Or where did you get them, what are they called.

[@GuillaumesFishing]

I bought them from a tackle shop, I can't remember what they're called but I think theyre made by the brand Shamrock

[@I.have.an.std.]

Use a spinner way more fun and safe

[@GuillaumesFishing]

I'll definately be trying that later this year 👍

[@sauliusstasytis4035]

Where are you fishing?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Carrickfergus pier, Northern Ireland

[@sauliusstasytis4035]

Thankyou

[@paps69shed]

£10 boyes Rod and reel set (borrowed of ya mate) check Pack of tinsel feathers, check 1 bottle of frosty Jack, check Stolen bicycle to get down to the sea on, check This is how it's been done for years down at Redcar Gare

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Great stuff 😂

[@pauldixon6654]

Young fella 40 fish just think if we all did that WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD HAPPEN. Please spare a thought for stock. There is nothing nicer than going to the venue takeing enough fish for supper freshly caught dispatched and smoked. I love my sport and have respect for what i do. Please spare a thought of what the sea is giving you. tight lines Sir

[@GuillaumesFishing]

I agree, tight lines

[@Kojak2477]

nice video , will you be making regular videos ?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Thanks! yep I should have a video atleast every month 😎👍

[@ronanh13]

Just caught two mackerel on lures 🍜🎣

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Well done! 🎣🎣

[@rxptorfnplayz4201]

I just got in from fishing caught 50 mackerel

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Good job 👍

[@daliagrebliauskiene4900]

U do not need fevers u can yous a spinner

[@GuillaumesFishing]

Yeah true, I think feathers are probably easier to use for beginners and you can catch more fish at a time if you're looking for large numbers of mackerel

[@jem4win]

No point in releasing makeral back after you've handled it as within around 24hrs it will die, if you use barbless or flatten the barbs on the hooks (or trebles if spinning) you can shake them off back into the water without touching them which is better for the fish 👍

[@GuillaumesFishing]

This myth was proven to be false. A Norwegian study, published by the Institute of Marine Research Norway, which involved handling mackerel and tagging them saw that the mackerel survived and continued on with their normal migration patterns, eventually returning back to the UK 👍

[@jem4win]

Have you got a link to the survey/study please as that would be an interesting read ?

[@GuillaumesFishing]

@@jem4win Unfortunately the link doesn't seem to work but here it is anyway: www.unit.no/ugyldig-lenke-til-dokument-i-vitenarkiv I read a very short summary of it from the British Sea Fishing website: www.worldseafishing.com/threads/mackerel-handling.38432859/ There's alot of debate across the Internet on this subject but from what I've read is that mackerel have very sensitive skin and they can be damaged by human hands, but apparently they can heal from this. Some sources say they die 24 hours after handling but on the other hand some go as far as saying they die up to 2 weeks later. There's an idea that mackerel anglers say this to justify them taking undersized fish or huge amounts of mackerel. Personally I'm settling on the conclusion that they survive and I want to add that having wet hands doesn't damage the skin as much as having warm dry hands. It's also illegal to take mackerel under 30cm long and if its true that mackerel die after handling then I'm sure that the local congers or crabs and lobsters will just come and eat it.

[@buckrogers2828]

@@GuillaumesFishing Most Mackerel die from Starvation as most have the Frills on mouth torn so they cant feed