SAWARA ; Spanish Mackerel, Scomberomorus niphonius

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Global warming and Sawara

Spanish Mackerels originally inhabit in the warmer sea. They were not in the Niigata coast. They have been here since tree years. I do not know why they come to Niigata. But it may be due to the effects of global warming.

Fishing

Fishing seasons

Spring ( March and April ) and autumn ( October and November ) are the best seasons to fish.

Fishing spots

Niigata East Port is the best place. We can get Spanish mackerels even in winter there.

Tackles

Spanish Mackerels eat small fishes. So we fish them with lure tackles.

• Rods : Medium action lure rods. The length is from ten to twelve feet.
• Lures : Metal jigs. The weight is one or two oz. The color is pink or blue.
• Lines : 12 Ib nylon lines.
• Leaders : 25 Ib nylon leaders.

Methods

You should get up early and arrive the fishing spot before sunrise. Spanish mackerels come near the breakwaters in the night and eat fishes. They will go away in the daytime. So you should start fishing before sunsize. Cast and retrieve jigs. Spanish mackerels will bite at them soon.

Caution

The teeth of Spanish mackerels are very sharp. Take off hooks with pliers, or you will be injured.