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Thread: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

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    spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    Looking to go and chase some pelagics on Saturday and was wondering if anyone has ideas about the best lures to use.
    Have caught them on metal slugs but was talking to someone the other day who said there was a Rapala which could be retrieved quickly and smoothly and also mentioned soft plastics if the fish become a bit fussy.
    Would welcome any input

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    I mainly use metal slugs and sometimes switch to poppers for fun although the results seem to slow down for me. However when they are being fussy I switch to snapbacks (a virtually unbreakable type of soft plastic), andslow down the retrieve alot and try and make the thing look like a wounded baitfish. You will be surprised by the results this gets. Speend isn't everything.

    Cheers
    Crafty

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    I like metal lures for macks about 3mm thickness, 75-100mm in length, they flutter on the drop and have more action in general. For tuna the metal slug or baitfish profile seems to go better.

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    G'day Marzoe, I use a lead slug that a mate of mine makes, the macs can't resist 'em,

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    Here are 3 out of the 4 sizes he makes, with 3 design variations, there are a heap more colour and variations to choose from, you just tell him what you need and he can do it.

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    Greeny,

    Your mates slugs look magnificent.

    What's the price ? and where is he based ?

    Thanks,

    Craigie.

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    ya, looks one.. same question as craigie.

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    My mate green put my lures on here. They are all made with 218 test pound mason wire, never had one pull or break wire. They can hold my own body weight and I am 90kgs. Price wise depends on rigged or unrigged and quantity + postage. Can do a variety of colours. If interested contact me here on ausfish.

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    Ausfish Silver Member
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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    Hi Cobia,

    beaut looking slugs m8- have sent you a pm.

    cheers,

    lew

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    Cobia 1,

    I too have sent you a PM.

    Cheers,

    Craigie.

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    They do look good. Have you got enough posts up to send and receive PM's ??

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    G'day gunna, If ya want you can send him a pm, but knucklehead hasn't got enough posts up yet to reply via pm, but he'll get back to ya.

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    Hi guys u can also reach me at themoretonbayslug@hotmail.com.Thanks fellas .Here from u soon.I do live on southside of Brisbane.Postage will be quoted at time of order.

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    Re: spinning for mackerel and mack tuna

    Quote Originally Posted by Green
    but knucklehead hasn't got enough posts up yet to reply via pm

    LOL yep, #I too have had first hand experience at using " knucklehead's " slugs and they work the treat, outperform alot of the brand name off the shelf slugs thats for sure!


    But in all seriousness Cobia1's slugs truly are a great item to have in the tacklebox.

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