Makin Macks

[madscientist]

Originally Posted by bosco

Which Sibiki is best for macking mackerel in Southern Cal waters ?

Pretty much any size 6 or 8. I use cheapo $1 off ebay ones so I can change them frequently. Cut them in half if you want to get even more life out of them, six hooks is not really necesssary from the yak.

Originally Posted by bosco

Does it help to add small pieces of squid or power bait to the hooks ?

Sometimes, but usually not necessary.

Originally Posted by bosco

What technique works best to unhook macks without handling them and removing their protective slime? Thanks, bosco

Butterknife or a dehooker, but not really necessary to worry about their slime. As Art says, they are bait, not pets. I usually grab em behind the head to dehook. Spanish are spiky.

Use an iron or swimbait as the sinker and you'll get lot's of interesting bycatch while making bait.