Can you troll a Gotcha plug?

Gotcha makes some weightes plugs that can be used for trolling. They’re “OK” in my opinion, but don’t seem to have the same action that their standard plugs have. There’s no substitute for that side to side jerking action that you can get with a Gotcha plug used correctly with a casting rod set-up, IMO.

What is the best bait for mackerel?

The best bait for catching mackerel is either a sandeel or strip of mackerel, but lures are also highly effective. I recommend the spinners listed on this page alongside Japanese Sabiki feathers for more hook ups. Fishing with baited mackerel feathers allows you to catch mackerel as well as other species.

Do gotcha plugs work in freshwater?

The Gotcha plug works in freshwater too!

What are diamond jigs?

Like bucktail jigs, diamond jigs are versatile lures that, fished properly, can catch just about any fish that swims in the waters of the Northeast. Diamond jigs are effective for both boat anglers and surfcasters. Rigged with a surgical-tube-dressed stinger hook, they are deadly imitations of sand eels.

What bait do you use for bluefish?

Anglers drifting with chunks or strips of fresh or frozen cut bait catch many bluefish as well. Squid is a top frozen bait. Where possible, most anglers prefer to use fresh caught cut bait. Pogies, spot, sardines, and any other oily fish make great cut baits.

What is the best time to fish for mackerel?

Regarding the time of day, as with many species, mackerel feed best at dawn or dusk. Their prey – small fish, sandeels, launce, shrimps, squid and so on – are also most active around these times.

Will mackerel take lures?

Small soft plastic lures also work well. Mackerel will nail these in the top 20 ft or so of water. Effective lures include the Fiiish Black Minnow 70, Savage Gear Sandeels in the mini 10 cm or small 12.5 cm sizes and many others that imitate small baitfish such as sandeels and sprats.

What can I catch on a diamond jig?

Even the monster stripers that do their summer feeding off Block Island can’t resist a well placed diamond jig. These jigs are a staple aboard party boats from Montauk to LBI as well, where patrons use them to catch bluefish, weakfish, fluke, stripers, cod and sea bass.

What is a diamond jig most commonly used for?

Diamond jig lures are very popular for targeting species like cod, bluefish, striped bass, sea bass, tuna, mackerel, fluke, weakfish, false albacore, and bonito, among many others.