Texas Fish & Game

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April 18, 2023

Gulf Council Seeks Info On Spanish Mackerel

Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Spanish Mackerel 3 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with Spanish mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico. The Council recognizes that […]
November 8, 2022

When Mackerel Get Finicky

Sometimes catching Spanish mackerel is such a piece of cake it seems silly – birds are diving, fish are busting bait, and anything you toss into the fray gets snapped up the moment it hits the […]
April 27, 2022

The Best Spanish Mackerel EVER

As you folks undoubtedly know, usually I stick with how-to saltwater fishing posts. Since discovering this amazing smoked mackerel dip recipe, however, I just can’t resist sharing – it will literally turn your “regular” mackerel into […]
April 7, 2022

Mack Speed

What’s the ideal trolling speed for Spanish mackerel? Some guys swear by eight mph, others say 10 is best, and 12 is a favored marks by some. But truth be told, the “best” trolling speed isn’t […]
November 3, 2021

Catching Mackerel in a Chill

Everyone thinks of Spanish mackerel as warm-water fish, and they are, but often they’ll actually bite best during a warm-up when the temperatures suddenly dip. This seems to be especially true when water temperatures are only […]
September 21, 2021

Choosing the Best Casting Spoons for Spanish Mackerel

If you want to rack up big numbers of Spanish mackerel, generally speaking you’ll want to troll with small spoons behind diving planers. But, what if you’re a light tackle angler who enjoys a good fight? […]
November 28, 2019

Spanish Mackerel on… Popping Corks?!

If you enjoy catching Spanish mackerel you probably have plenty of tips for catching more mackerel up your sleeve, know all about trolling for macks, and maybe even know how to try fly fishing for Spanish […]
October 29, 2019

Mackerel on the Fly

I’m no fly fishing sharpie, but guys who are step aboard my boat every now and again. And one of those that impressed me the most lately was a guy named David, who’s a Grim Reaper […]
September 17, 2019

Trolling With Planers

With one of the best Spanish mackerel bites in memory going off this summer, we’ve done a lot of trolling with planers lately. You know the gig: number one, two, and three planers get rigged in-line, […]
September 3, 2019

Trolling with Spoons and Planers

Few methods of trolling are as effective as pulling planers and spoons, when Spanish mackerel are in town. But this is also an effective tactic for kings, bluefish, and a wide assortment of predators. If you […]