WoodyPopper Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hi I bought myself a cheap spinning rod recently for mackerel fishing. When's the earliest I can expect to catch any - May or June? I'm on the south coast near Southampton. I haven't fished since one holiday as a teenager. That was a long time ago so, I'm basically a complete novice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I have caught them in early May down at Brixham at Berry Head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 My favorite memories of holidays as a youth / child were of going out of looe harbour in cornwall with my dad on 2.5 hour mackerel fishing, usually using a rod and a line of fethers Only managed to bring my self to eat mackerel once though ad from memorie I enjoyed it but the pollock that was aslo done at the same time I enjoyed more ! Never eaten it since and although it appeals at times i just cant bring myself to eat them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyPopper Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Cheers Can't bring yourself to eat mackerel! They are delicious. Wrap them in tin foil with thinly sliced potato and/or onion, add a small **** of butter and bake for 20 mins or so. The idea of eating one caught that day is making my mouth water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Am not a big fish eater at the best of times but I think its the idea of lots of small bones that puts me off ! Also when you stay in hotels and they are there split open and cold ! Not my idea of breakfast. Maybe with veg and a sauce having been done in foil or something ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Am not a big fish eater at the best of times but I think its the idea of lots of small bones that puts me off ! Also when you stay in hotels and they are there split open and cold ! Not my idea of breakfast. Maybe with veg and a sauce having been done in foil or something ! You are describing kippers, not mackeral. Mackeral bones are far easier to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I start in late May but if you're keen to give it a go then try earlier - you may get lucky. last year some folks claimed they caught them off Brighton Marina at the end of April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy130 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I have cought them in Early april off north wales an a few years. All depends on water temp etc. Just keep going out and giving it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 My cousin has the sea basically at his doorstep and he always invites me down when there are a large shoal of mackeral in (usually July or August) and we use a silver toby from the rocks, we literally catch bucket loads and catch every cast. It is great sport on light line and tackle. I love them cooked freshly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Mackerel are the finest fish in the sea.They're the UK's tuna! Bang 'em on a hot BBQ and it's a taste of heaven. Experiment with different rubs, salsas and herbs. Fantastic stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Cheers Can't bring yourself to eat mackerel! They are delicious. Wrap them in tin foil with thinly sliced potato and/or onion, add a small **** of butter and bake for 20 mins or so. The idea of eating one caught that day is making my mouth water. I love the fact that the internet filter wont let you write **** of butter! It doesnt like S****horpe either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I was only thinking it must be getting close to mackeral season today. Tastiest fish in the sea IMO. How can you not eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 they will be about in April but may not be in range of a spinner until june or even later depends on water temps colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The BEST way to cook them is on the beach. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper and cook in a hot smoker with oak chips for 10-15 mins, delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The BEST way to cook them is on the beach. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper and cook in a hot smoker with oak chips for 10-15 mins, delicious. nooo...wrapped in tinfoil on the bbq on the beach with a big jug of scrumpy...some of the best memories i have from Padstow/Newquay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kev- Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Its normally may up here in the north west, but it depends on the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 had one in the gill net on breastones beach this morn :blink: :blink: :blink: the nets always pick them up early but never this soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Go Gadget Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 they usually start showing mid may up here in the north east. Seen them as early as april or as late as bonfire night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 The BEST way to cook them is on the beach. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper and cook in a hot smoker with oak chips for 10-15 mins, delicious. You are spot on with that, hot smoked mackeral can also be eaten cold with salad delicious. It is usually June before they appear in any quantity in SE Scotland with July, August and September being the peak months. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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