Boston Macs????

Miles Offshore · #1 02-17-2005, 05:31 PM

Hey guys, there has been a discussion on another board about the lack /total disapearance of boston mackeral on this part of the coast for several years now. they make very good bait but i dont know of any commercial value that im aware of. are you guys up north still catching them???and do the numbers seem strong??? thanx for any info or insight- needing some bait,lolol craig [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

ScottM · #2 02-17-2005, 06:14 PM

Craig,
We usually don't see the macks until mid to late May, and typically they're around good for only 2-3 weeks before the bluefish move in and scare them off. Last season they were around in good numbers just off Boston Light, but again they don't stick around long so livelining them is short-lived. The big bass sure do like 'em, but unfortunately the dogfish like them too. Who says dogfish are overfished? [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Miles Offshore · #3 02-17-2005, 06:36 PM

thanx scott- i thought you guys were still getting them up there- we used to catch em here end of feb- thru mid march and signalled the start of the season. dont know of anyone who really targets them anymore, its knida touchy subject around here right now targeting birds or slicks out farthur than the 3 mile eez its weird. everyone thinks you are targeting bass and coasties, mrc's are all out trying to catch poachers. anyway, thats another subject- thanx again, craig

thedink9 · #4 02-17-2005, 07:57 PM

Craig
I know that a few years back, Russian factory boats with legal State permits ( I believe New Jersey) have been loading up on them. May be why you aren't seeing them down your way. Dink

Finster · #5 02-17-2005, 08:13 PM

I haven't heard any reports as of late, back in Dec. before it got cold the head boats were doing prety well on them. It should start up again in May. It's been one of things were you have to be in the right place at the right time, and they move pretty quick so getting a two day old report don't mean squat.

Scott · #6 02-18-2005, 12:41 AM

Like Finny said December and January had mackerel plus the weather was cooperating. Last spring they were around...but as I recall a short run and needed to travel good distances.

ScottM · #7 02-18-2005, 08:06 AM

Dink,
Do you mean herring and/or menhaden factory boats? I've never heard of Russian mackerel boats before.

Oh, and you Jersey guys, this post has to do with BOSTON macks, so stay out of the conversation okay!! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Finster · #8 02-18-2005, 08:28 AM

Hey ScottP, someones pretty brave these days considering we're having a PJ party next week. You think we'll have to introduce him to that tree that overhangs the lagoon with the wedgey hook on it? [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Scott · #9 02-19-2005, 12:00 PM

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Oh, and you Jersey guys, this post has to do with BOSTON macks, so stay out of the conversation okay!! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Boston Mackerel Like TEA PARTIES ....

NJ Mackerel work much harder for you ....
"Yo Mista Mako ... You want a piece of me ???" [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Wedgie tree ... I thought that was for a certain Inspector and Friend ?? [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Finster · #10 02-19-2005, 12:34 PM

I always thought them "Boston Mac's" was something you get at McDonalds. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]