Scott Hillier: Best method to catch tuna, mackerel off Coast
Targeting tuna and mackerel First tip is to be on the water nice and early and be on the lookout for any bird activity. The birds will lead you to the bait and hopefully the tuna and spotted mackerel busting into them. Then with your approximately 20G metal slug make a long cast into the feeding fish. Wait a few seconds then retrieve nice and fast with your rod tip down. You can also try trolling hard body lures around the edges of there bait schools. Trolling live yakkas through the bait will work on the bigger spaniards. When casting metal slugs, best to use monofilament about 8 to 10kg. Yo...