Spanish Mackerel Fishing - Exciting Fall Run Action

We discuss the best lures, tackle and retrieves for keeping lines tight and rods bent targeting these tasty speedsters and head out nearshore to chase migrating Spanish Mackerel along Sanibel and Captiva Island in Southwest Florida. This bi-annual migration offers excellent fishing action just a few hundred yards offshore.

Filming Date

Species
  • Spanish Mackerel
Technique
  • Casting
Fishery
  • Inshore
Region
  • Southeast
Rod

Sewell 7' M Fast Spinning Rod

Reel

Shimano Stradic 5000FJ

Line

20lb Power Pro Slick

Leader

30lb Seaguar Fluorocarbon

Guide

Capt. Ross Gallagher

Boat Model

2500 Pathfinder Hybrid