any sign of macralle off Hartlepool

[Kartonkel]

Expect them late this year, often it is late May early June from the Tyne in any real numbers but this year we are 3-5 weeks behind so from the shore it good numbers i would guess mid to back end of June.

Not one yet reported by angling boats and the south west Scotland that often gets them early May sometimes April has just seen the first few this week but next to none.

Also expect them to become far less with no law on how mnay the Iceland fleet can take now.

Last year we had so many that you could have stopped the boat anywhere on the north sea and there was a swarm underneath. You could have left the boat and walked on them!

I joined charters at Hartlepool where the usual subjects, the Polish Anglers, pulled thousands out...hours and hours of full houses...

Way to go until they are fished out I reckon

I personally think the 8C water temperature is the stumbling point. Once we reach mid teens they will arrive in number

[kayos]

Last year we had so many that you could have stopped the boat anywhere on the north sea and there was a swarm underneath. You could have left the boat and walked on them!

I joined charters at Hartlepool where the usual subjects, the Polish Anglers, pulled thousands out...hours and hours of full houses...

Way to go until they are fished out I reckon

I personally think the 8C water temperature is the stumbling point. Once we reach mid teens they will arrive in number

I used to wonder why they took so many until I went to Morrison's and paid £4.85 per pound for fillets!! For Mackerel!!

[stevie-r-@hotmail.co.uk]

You will have to get your freezer stocked Mark.

[kayos]

You will have to get your freezer stocked Mark.

Yup, next Saturday is our first day out, going to try Loch Riddon, I need to christen that Shimano spinning rod I beat you too and Lynn needs to christen the combo I bought off you. And she needs to learn to cast! Please! Can't take another summer casting for her!

Did you get out on the boat Steve?

[safc]

Is it possible to be so wrong whilst spelling mackerel?

[kayos]

Is it possible to be so wrong whilst spelling mackerel?

There are a few weird and wonderful attempts on this thread. Even Scotty would be proud!

[david.northeast]

£5 a kilo in tescos mark I've just paid £3.70 for 2

I nearly **** when he priced them

[OuTkast76]

Best to wait until about 6-7pm then go to asda and you will find the whoopsed (discounted) mackerel lol, about 70p each normally...its what i do

[kayos]

£5 a kilo in tescos mark I've just paid £3.70 for 2

I nearly **** when he priced them

I couldn't believe it £4.85 a pound for fillets. I mean it's mackerel for goodness sake!!

Slightly cheaper today, only £4.27, what a bargain..............not!

http://www.morrisons.co.uk/market-street/fishmonger/oily-fish/Mackerel/Mackerel-Fillet/

[david.northeast]

I couldn't believe it £4.85 a pound for fillets. I mean it's mackerel for goodness sake!!

Slightly cheaper today, only £4.27, what a bargain..............not!

http://www.morrisons.co.uk/market-st...ckerel-Fillet/

£9.39 a kilo bloody hell. You want to bag up this year if they ever turn up and sell them to the locals at a better price

[kayos]

£9.39 a kilo bloody hell. You want to bag up this year if they ever turn up and sell them to the locals at a better price

Indeed, set up a street stall, £3 a pound, make a killing. Even I can catch mackerel.............well sometimes!

[safc]

Them prices are ridiculous for macralle like

[snatcher]

Still not showing at the Mull of Galloway yet. My mate had herring off Port Logan yesterday though.

John

[northeast1]

Send all the fresh bait this way Snatcher, we will be up at 8am this weekend for two days....may see you in the Ship inn or the Clash if they both still do mixed grills and bar meals

[snatcher]

Send all the fresh bait this way Snatcher, we will be up at 8am this weekend for two days....may see you in the Ship inn or the Clash if they both still do mixed grills and bar meals

The ship is closed now :-( Would try the Clash for an evening meal or Mariners cafe in the village for breakfast. We are heading over to the caravan on Tuesday for a few weeks.


John