Horse mackerel fishing
The horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) is a common species in the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Norway to South Africa and as far as Mozambique in the western Indian Ocean.
They are usually about 20 - 30 cm in size, but the largest specimens can reach 70cm and weigh between 2-3kg.
They are fished with sabiki, small lures and jigs and are also an excellent live bait for e.g. tuna fishing.
Species similar to Horse mackerel
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Amberjack ( Seriola dumerili), also known as Amberjack, Lemon Fish, Verderol and in the Canary Islands Medregal, inhabit the rather warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The best way to fish them is by jigging or with live bait. They can weigh up to 80 kg.
MORE INFO >Amberjack
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The bluefin tuna(Thunnus thynnus) is a pelagic fish that can weigh up to 500kg. The largest bluefin tuna, in fact, weighed 780kg. These large predators can be fished offshore by trolling, jigging, spinning or baiting.
MORE INFO >Bluefin Tuna
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The GT or Giant Trevally(Caranx ignobilis) is found in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans from the Red Sea and East African coasts to Hawaii, the Marquesas Islands, southern Japan and northern Australia. It is a popping lover's dream.
MORE INFO >Giant Trevally
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Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) have a blue-green upper back with irregular black stripes. They are very common in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Atlantic. Mackerel usually measure between 25cm and 35cm.
MORE INFO >Mackerel
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The best fishing charters for Horse mackerel
