Mackrel vs bonnie

[Alf03]

Hi guys

I recently purchased some bonito to slide in the kosi bay area. I originally in my excitement for the trip thought they were mackrel. Any advice as to whether bonnies are good slide baits?  I do also have some smaller mackrel to slide. Also if you can advice what fish like those baits?

Thanks

[REEFMAN]

Bonito ID: http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=86.0

Bonnies (Sarda sarda) and Eastern little tuna are generally brilliant baits, the best! - 1st prize for Ineds: Blackfin sharks, Raggies and Greys. Even better than Mackies.
The "bonnies" being sold lately are however, most often Skipjack tuna - which I've personally found to be a poor alternative to the others.

[Alf03]

Thanks . Looking at the pics in the link they are definitely not skipjacks. They have stripes on the back. So one of the bonitos!  Will try post a pic once I get home.

[Alf03]

Here's a pic. Looks like a bonito.

[REEFMAN]

Awesome! Those look like proper Sarda sarda. Best ineds bait ever!!

[mongie]

Very good bait for non - eds