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Indian Mackerel?
« 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:
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Re: Indian Mackerel?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Indian Mackerel?
« Reply #2 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?

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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2020, 07:06:13 AM »
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Re: Indian Mackerel?
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Indian Mackerel?
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Indian Mackerel?
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2020, 09:42:01 PM »
Anyone have a Pic to share of one?
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Re: Indian Mackerel?
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2020, 06:55:41 AM »
Check the link in post #3, there are pics there.
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