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Mackerel feathers: Classic mackerel feathers , available on amazon and veals Sabiki feathers for catching bait , available amazon and veals Silver shrimp (most popular) , available amazon and veals Torpedo leads , on veals Best spinners: Decent casting jigs for shore here Best value casting jigs (good for snaggy ground to save money ), available here Classic dexter wedge with best hook size , available here Avoid toby spoons and unweighted spinners, this instead Common mistakes when choosing mackerel lures Using mackerel feathers over shallow rough ground results in immediate snags For maximum casting distance, use spinners that weigh about 3/4 of your rods max (written on side of rod) Choose spinners with smaller treble hooks like the ones linked below as mackerel have small mouths Spinners that are shiny outperform those that are merely coloured because they are more visible in low light If you can tie a leader knot (e.g
The most common rods are in the six foot to seven-foot range
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Deep Drop Lead Weight Buy from Amazon Shop Bass Pro Shops Most anglers deep drop with a stick of lead weight or ball of lead weight that weighs between 1 pound and 8 pounds depending on the depth of water and strength of the current