Mackie lures?
Submitted by SPESS on Mon, 2007-03-26 17:12
Hi boys, Im just about to upgrade my mackie lures and want a few suggestions on any new products that might be worth looking at. Was thinking a few X-raps from rapala as ive heard they are producing the goods. Im currently using cd18s and laser pros in the pink and black tiger stripe look and of coarse a few different red head style lures. What depth range is best and stlye. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers chris.
SHizz
Posts: 1556
Date Joined: 07/08/05
the yozuri hydro magnums in
the yozuri hydro magnums in purple chrome are a popular choice. If your looking for somethin not so expensive the blue fox mackeral mauler 18s are cheap as chips and as the name states deadly on mackies.
My top 3 would be laser pro 190s, Rapala X-raps 30s, yozure hydro mags.
SPESS
Posts: 3356
Date Joined: 29/12/06
Do you Need to change the
Do you Need to change the trebles on those blue fox lures? Laser pro 190 D's (2mtrs)is what i always buy but are looking for a change. Havent landed a metro mackie on one yet, but saying that i havent been out lately. Yozure hydro mags i havent seen before so ill give em a try. Cheers.
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
streetfighter80
Posts: 1079
Date Joined: 12/02/06
ya cant catch mackies in
ya cant catch mackies in kal!!!!
THE GERMAN
Posts: 607
Date Joined: 20/07/06
mack bait
yeh me and stingray cleen up on mackies at steep with mack bait lures in the blue ill post a pic!
Nealez
Posts: 1220
Date Joined: 08/05/06
The Yo-zuri are pretty pricy
The Yo-zuri are pretty pricy but well worth it, as are the X-raps are ya going land based or from a boat??
Tackle Dangler
Gully
Posts: 963
Date Joined: 04/10/05
lures
Very hard to go past the rapala CD's but the best colour isnt available anymore - GFR.
The X-raps also go real well in the mackeral colour but are a bit more expensive.
SPESS
Posts: 3356
Date Joined: 29/12/06
Na Nealez from a boat but
Na Nealez from a boat but only had a look at my stock the other night and realized i need some newies! Ive had the ones ive got for a long time and nearlly all have very little paint left. Heading out in the next few weeks off perth to chase some with mates so thats why i asked. Cheers for the info guys.
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
SPESS
Posts: 3356
Date Joined: 29/12/06
Just a thought, cant really
Just a thought, cant really remember trolling speeds! Preferences?
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
Gully
Posts: 963
Date Joined: 04/10/05
bout 5-6knots
I normally go at about 5-6 knots and seems to work alright for me. Pretty sure there are a lot of others out there who prefer a faster speed but I think if your over 5 knots t should be fine.
SPESS
Posts: 3356
Date Joined: 29/12/06
Cheers Gully i was thinking
Cheers Gully i was thinking around the 6 to 7 knots. Thanks mate.
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
Adam Gallash
Posts: 15610
Date Joined: 29/11/05
Gull
As if you know how to catch a mackie Gull.... Maybe you should put out a lure that looks like a 5kg tuna and watch it get smashed airborne by a 50kg mack??? :))))))
Site Admin - Just ask if you need assistance