Louisiana Sportsman

December 3, 2024

Spanish mackerel are a pleasing addition to any nearshore fisherman’s November catch. (Photo by Dan Kibler)

Species Spotlight: Spanish mackerel

November 5, 2021 Brian Cope

Spanish mackerel spend much of their lives in open waters, and are spread out from New England to the Yucatan Peninsula.[…]

Big king mackerel are often referred to as “smokers” for their ability to “smoke” line off a reel.

Species Spotlight: king mackerel

August 17, 2021 Brian Cope

The king mackerel is a speedy, sharp-toothed brawler and a favorite of many anglers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.[…]

Load the well with a day’s worth of live baits

May 15, 2018 David A. Brown

Everyone appreciates a packed livewell, but minding the details of kingfish bait collection can advance your trip’s success. […]

Sting the king

May 15, 2018 David A. Brown

Lean, mean biting machines, king mackerel pack a mouthful of sharp teeth that’ll make short work of monofilament or even fluorocarbon line. These fish are also notorious for snipping baits in half and missing single hook-rigs.[…]