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This is the most basic of all uses for Mackerel.

Please note that sharp knifes must be used at all times when preparing bait. Caution therefore required especially if fishing in a lumpy sea.

To start simply cut the fillet cleanly from the mackerel body.

Most important when using all baits, but especially mackerel is to ensure that the hook point is proud and not hidden away in the bait.

Baits can be cut to suit hook sizes, for this example hooks can vary from size 6 up to 2/0

For larger fish and small shark half a mackerel fillet can be used on a larger hook.

The example shown on the right is a Sakuma Manta 4/0 hook and half a fillet.

The example shown on the right is ragworm threaded up a size 2 Sakuma Phantom hook and tipped off using a small strip of mackerel.