Kingfishing with Live Bait

Use fresh live bait when targeting king mackerel.

By Saltwater Sportsman Staff

Updated: November 14, 2012

Nothing will attract a large king mackerel quite like a fresh, well-rigged live bait. David Brown

Most knowledgeable king mackerel anglers fish baits spread throughout the water column, with a couple of baits running deep, and several more on the surface. Slow-troll these live baits around structure and bait schools. Joe Mahler

The razor-sharp teeth found on a kingfish require the use of metallic leader material. Pat Ford

Kings attract scores of fishermen due to both their size and appearance. Pat Ford

King Mackerel Bait Guide Diane Rome Peebles

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