Catching Smoker King Mackerel….. Advanced Tactics
Catching Smoker King Mackerel is somewhat different than your run-of the-mill King fishing. The tactics for catching the larger version of King Mackerel are far different than just blowing out the inlet and dragging a few lines rigged with frozen ballyhoo or cigar minnows. The truth is that the tackle, technique, and bait are all different when it comes to
hooking up a smoker. It’s also about consistency and planning that will give you the greatest impact. Here are a few factors that will take you to the next level of King Mackerel fishing.
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