Makarell

[Bjorn]

I just want to know if someone has seen any Makarell in the North East?

[smiley]

G,Day from Australia

what is makarell?

[Drew]

Hi Smiley,

He means Mackerel.

Cheers

Drew

[smiley]

dear Tasmanian jim

thought that but you never know

thanks for the reply


not all who wander are lost

[Ben]

pritty sure they will be getting them on boats now but not sure about beach, try your luck off a peir

[Bjorn]

Yes I meant Mackerel, thanks for putting me right. I have just been in the UK for two years so my English isn't prefect yet .
I'm probably going to try get some Mackerel in two weeks time, I will let you all know if there is any luck.

What is generally the best spot for Mackerel on a pier, far out or closer to the shore?

[Drew]

Hi Bjorn,

At least you can speak and write English, I'm limited to a little French and Italian, and on occasions Afrikaans.

Cheers

Drew

[pestguard1]

They are starting to catch Mackerel at Sunderland now..........I dont know about the rest of the north east...........I`m trying to find out if any have been caought at Hartleypool yet

[Bjorn]

Tasmanian Jim, no worries mate. To learn another language is a long process. I also planning to learning some Spanish at some point, I'm spending quite a bit of my holidays there so it would be nice to be able to ask the locals about the best fishing locations

That is good news about the mackerel! I will try to get some somwhere between Tynemouth and Byth.

[upnorth1]

Hi Bjorn, give Blyth West Pier (the thin wooden one!), a try, it should be giving mackerel up now. Use feathers or spinners, or as I do for maximum sport, very light float tackle. It's great fun.

Also the piers at South Shields, Sunderland and Seaham are starting very well for mackerel - usually first light or evening dusk tides are your best bet.

Good luck matey..