How I Troll for School Mackerel | Rigs, Lures & Technique
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Discover the setup and techniques I use to successfully catch school mackerel. In this video, I cover the trolling rigs, lures, and gear that consistently work for me, along with practical tips on speed, depth, and positioning to improve your catch rates. Whether you’re new to trolling or looking to refine your approach, this guide will help you target school mackerel more effectively.
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Rods and rigs
04:46 Rod holders
05:51 Trolling boards
06:14 Safety ropes
06:47 Keeping things tidy
07:30 A couple of pests
08:45 Hope banks
09:03 The grinner scourge
10:28 Moving the easy way
10:40 The Rous
11:12 One on
13:28 Subdue the fish
13:45 Bleed the fish for better quality meat
14:12 A cheap ice bath
15:18 Trolling techniques
16:45 The paravane (trolling board)
17:20 Trolling setup
19:30 How far back?
19:54 Trolling speeds and depth
22:00 The next day
23:33 Final thoughts
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