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Title: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: Monster Line on January 16, 2020, 10:54:06 AM

Howzit all,


I wanted to find out, do we get Indian Mackerel in SA? Does it have another name? I heard of Sugar Mackerel but I am not too sure.


Thanks alot. :happ:

Title: Re: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: John F on January 16, 2020, 11:57:40 AM

Yes, the Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) does occur in SA waters and is known as the Indian mackerel, Indiese makriel, Langkaak-makriel and Longjaw mackerel.

Title: Re: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: Monster Line on January 16, 2020, 12:27:46 PM

Thank you so much.


I wasn't sure, not many people have reported hooking them.



Is it ok to catch them? And what is the best spots?

Title: Re: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: REEFMAN on January 17, 2020, 07:06:13 AM

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=86.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=86.0)

Title: Re: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: Umpa Lumpa on January 17, 2020, 11:34:12 AM

Quote from: Monster Line on January 16, 2020, 10:54:06 AM

Howzit all,


I wanted to find out, do we get Indian Mackerel in SA? Does it have another name? I heard of Sugar Mackerel but I am not too sure.


Thanks alot. :happ:

Yes, Adcan Marine had plenty last year as there was a big shortage of Natal Sards and Redeyes, so was basically the only bait available.

Title: Re: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: Grumpy on January 17, 2020, 12:10:04 PM

Not so sure about everyone else here , but in 40 odd years of boat and bait fishing I have never caught one. Occasionally the Vetches netters  catch some. I am pretty sure they are generally netted.
I have often seen them while snorkeling in the basin and Vetches though. Hell , but they do move fast though.

Title: Re: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: HooknCook on January 22, 2020, 09:42:01 PM

Anyone have a Pic to share of one?

Title: Re: Indian Mackerel?
Post by: REEFMAN on January 23, 2020, 06:55:41 AM

Check the link in post #3, there are pics there.