Spanish Mackerel
I ’ ve had great success ripping SureCatch Knights through the water at breakneck speeds for XOS Spaniards . At famous LBG locations like Steep Pt and Quobba the 85g Knight has captured plenty of quality fish . When spinning for big mackerel we usually cast as far as possible and let the Knights sink to the bottom . Once we feel the lure hit the bottom we crank back to the surface as fast as possible using a high speed threadline reel with a 6:1 ratio . Spanish mackerel are one of the most efficient predators in the ocean and love hunting down a fast-moving target . These fish feed throughout the entire water column so it ’ s important to stay alert and expect a bone-jarring strike at any moment .
Cobia
Cobia are not the fastest fish in the ocean so the traditional high-speed retrieve used for species such as mackerel and tuna is not the best technique for these fish . For targeting cobes it is best to work your SureCatch Knight with a slow to medium paced retrieve . Also try jigging the lure and
12 allow the metal lure to sink numerous times during each retrieve . In most instances these predatory fish will strike the Knights as they are fluttering down the water column . This technique works exceptionally well at cobia hotspots such as Garths Rock at Cape Cuvier in WA .