Spanish Mackerel from Long Island Surf 8/22/23

[@JayCapo]

Could list your whole rig set up please

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Shimano nasci 1000, goture 7’ 4pce rod, 8lb spider braid, small 75lb swivel, 12lb seaguar flourocarbon leader and 25lb tactical anglers clip

[@josephchristopher7534]

Well done!

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@werftv4580]

Oh hell yeah, gotta love that

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@TTTTT5050]

so awesome, been trying but guys next to me catch them and not me, what am I doing wrong? I am using DD too. Southshore or northern?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

How light was your leader?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

How fast was your retrieve?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

This was south shore

[@TTTTT5050]

@@Bsprecksfishing I try as fast as I can. do I need to jig it once a while?

[@TTTTT5050]

@@Bsprecksfishing 20lb leader

[@tylerpepe8226]

Nice catch, need to get out there and get one myself. I'm assuming early am is best for them, but do you think tide matters at all?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

It really depends where.. on this bite earlier is only a little bit better. And tide doesn’t seem to matter much bc I’ve been getting them right after low

[@tylerpepe8226]

@@Bsprecksfishing I’d be fishing the same inlet but by boat, going to try to get out this weekend early or late afternoon Monday. So early am isn’t super key you think?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

@@tylerpepe8226 no, especially if you have a boat

[@tylerpepe8226]

@@Bsprecksfishing awesome, appreciate the tips!

[@jobino511]

Is this north shore or south shore?

[@KP11520]

Caught 5 big ones years ago in Cabo San Lucas in a Panga just off the beach. Took a couple of pounds of fillets to Soloman's Landing and they cooked it several ways. We ate like PIGs. Thanks for showing me they come this far north! I was under the impression they stayed in warmer waters! And the Tequila wasn't bad either! LOL

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Haha!! That sounds awesome! You remember how big they were?

[@KP11520]

@@Bsprecksfishing Three were easily over 24 inches and 10 to 12 pounds. The two shorter ones were a couple inches shorter and 8 to 10 pounds. Sierra is one of their FAVORITE fish to make ceviche with. And man do they do it right in Cabo. You should try Cabo. Not a Surf casting spot, but one GREAT place to fish from Locals with boats. If you rent a place with a Freezer and bring lots of zip lock baggies and a cooler (Freezer Packs and NOT ice when transporting), you can bring your fish home on the plane! One vacation, we drove to San Jose and fished with a guy on that side of the Baja tip for 4 days out of seven. WE caught a mix every day. No Roosterfish or Wahoo though.

[@Bsprecksfishing]

@@KP11520 that sounds awesome, I’d love to go there

[@nickyt7231]

Do u fish for Spanish mackerel on the north or south shore?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

South only, they do hit the North Shore sometimes, but not as often as bonito and albies

[@brianhuber1633]

was out at shinnecock last night and this morning and got on some blitzing herring and bluefish but no spanish macks

[@Bsprecksfishing]

What kind of herring?

[@brianhuber1633]

@@Bsprecksfishing atlantic

[@Bsprecksfishing]

@@brianhuber1633 surprising this time of year

[@Polythinker]

They are here.Bin waiting all summer for them.

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Haha about 5 weeks later than I usually get them, better late than never!

[@Polythinker]

@@Bsprecksfishing True.They are late.

[@Exploremorefishing]

Great catch , still on the hunt for my first .....was this north shore or south ?

[@Lookingglassaquarium]

Def south shore not north my first guess will be fire island inlet then jones ?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Yeah south shore, I only target Spanish mackerel on the SS. Bonito and Albies run the north shore more often later in the fall

[@Exploremorefishing]

@@Bsprecksfishing great info thanks my man ✌🏻

[@nanvolentine9110]

I loved the little pipefish. And the mackerel is such a pretty fish. Bon appetit!

[@Bsprecksfishing]

The family loved eating the fish tn!

[@tfitchett5711]

Mind sharing the beach/area . I’ve always wanted to catch one but don’t know where to target them. I understand spot burning but please !

[@Bsprecksfishing]

All the south shore inlets have them now, early am is best

[@robertfunk2796]

if there is a more beautiful fish........but also one of the great fish on the table

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Absolutely!

[@IslandAnglerRich]

🎉

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@jinsu0504]

Niceeee. I was worried about the wind today...and didnt go...nice catch!!!

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Yup, hard wind can be a good thing, sometimes

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottschlemmer4787]

Fun fish they eat well.

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Was delicious today!

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewficco7090]

What rod is that it? Just for the backbay?

[@Bsprecksfishing]

A goture 7’ 4 piece travel rod

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Yeah I use it just as a light tackle

[@Bsprecksfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@willmartin-]

You just bypass my other comment. Cool. Thanks dude. I appreciate your appreciation. i guess you never heard of a casting egg.