Mackerel?

[Scoot]

Was wondering if/when the best time to go to Shields and get some of these was?

Me and my mates usually go at the end of May onwards. We normally catch them, take them straight home and hoy the BBQ on (weather permitting). If the weather isn't good, thy go straight in the pan. Lovely fresh.

Was kind of hoping if anyone was starting to catch them could they report it in here for me please. Thanks.

[OuTkast76]

When they come in will be the best time probably around june, Just watch for people carrying cans and bottles of cider on the pier then walking off with bags of mackerel

[Juliogeordio]

Still too early mate. I wouldn't even normally bother yourself in June untill the last week.

[steven watt]

Still too early mate. I wouldn't even normally bother yourself in June untill the last week.

a few was pulled in 7 miles off whitby yesterday so not long now marra

[Juliogeordio]

a few was pulled in 7 miles off whitby yesterday so not long now marra

Steve.. howay man... don't report such nonsense otherwise the piers will be over run even earlier than normal and i'm still enjoying them being fairly empty lol

[steven watt]

Steve.. howay man... don't report such nonsense otherwise the piers will be over run even earlier than normal and i'm still enjoying them being fairly empty lol

[seanyrooroo]

Steve.. howay man... don't report such nonsense otherwise the piers will be over run even earlier than normal and i'm still enjoying them being fairly empty lol

Afraid he's telling it straight, not many but there were a few off the boats at the 7 mile mark yesterday!

[Juliogeordio]

I know he is telling the truth... Didn't mean he wasn't... Was just taking the mick that now its been posted the piers will be over run with the great unwashed and their bottles of lambrini lol

[david.northeast]

Haddocks look small

Not long now for the mackerel then. Few more nice days and clear water.

[Pighunter]

Its starting already roll on the smoothys

[Scoot]

I can assure you me and my friends won't be taking any cheap cider down there. Maybe a few small bottles of lager on a nice hot day but then that's pretty common on the pier at Shields.

So, are they in yet then?

[hughgee]

No mate, I'm afraid they wont be this year, not on Shields anyway, something to do with the lunar cycle / abnormal algae and the shift in the continental drift. Apparently these same conditions mean they'll be throwing themselves onto Seaham Pier though, I'd definately go there instead.

[Scoot]

Nar, owwa many mackems. Think i'll stick to South Shields where there's not as many.

Nice try though.

[kayos]

No mate, I'm afraid they wont be this year, not on Shields anyway, something to do with the lunar cycle / abnormal algae and the shift in the continental drift. Apparently these same conditions mean they'll be throwing themselves onto Seaham Pier though, I'd definately go there instead.

Haha, I thought the lunar cycle/abnormal algae was the excuse the commercials give for the lack of cod!

[JUBZ]

personally i wouldnt thank you for a days macky bashing on a packed pier with lines crossing etc.

Theres alot of great rock marks in our region which can produce mackerel in the summer aswell as other species such as pollock or bass and none of the drama you get on the piers