King Mackerel Fishing

King mackerel fishing is some of the most sought after fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. They are a challenging fish to catch. As a part of the tuna family, they are unmatched for their speed and agility. Once hooked they can put on a spectacular show as they skyrocket and leap out of the water.

When you go king mackerel fishing with Captain Ken on the Fishing Just-B-Cause  Destin charter boat, you can expect to have a lot of fun, and catch some great fish. The typical size is usually about 5 to 30 pounds, however, they can exceed 90 pounds. The entire body of this streamlined fish is covered in very small scales that are hardly visible.

King mackerel fishing is usually done using spoons, lures and other artificial baits, or with fresh bait (both live and dead). King mackerel, also know as kings, or kingfish, are either caught from a boat in deep water while sitting still, trolling, or while drifting. Sometimes a combination of the methods are used.

If you are using live bait when you go king mackerel fishing, you will probably want to have two hooks both tied to strong metal leaders. The first one will go through the bait's nose or mouth, and the second will usually be allowed to swing free near the tail of the bait fish, or will be placed through the bait fish's tail. The king mackerel is a very aggressive fish and often attacks the tail of the bait fish. By having the second hook located in or near the tail, your chances of hooking the king mackerel are greatly increased. The crew of Fishing Just B Cause will be happy to make sure that you have the proper setup on your line.

When you begin king mackerel fishing, you may start by trolling. This is one of the most effective ways to locate the fish as you can cover a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of time. After you have located the kingfish, you can slow down the trolling or just stop the boat, shut off the engines, and allow it to drift. As the boat drifts the anglers should be able to experience a plentiful catch. If the king mackerel fishing action begins to slow, start the engines back back up and go back to the beginning of where you started drifting, then drift through the same area once again.

King mackerel fishing with Captain Ken is an exciting action packed adventure. The thrill of hooking one of these and having it leap out of the water, will light up the eyes of even the most seasoned fisherman. Now that you have caught the fish, you can have the crew fillet them to take home with you. The kingfish are great eating filleted or as fish steaks. They can be prepared by either broiling, grilling, and they can even be smoked.

When you decide to go out to do some king mackerel fishing, make sure that you call Captain Ken at 850-830-3619, the owner and Captain of Fishing Just B Cause. Not only can he provide you with the comfortable charter boat, licenses, and all of the necessary gear, but he also knows where to find the the kings. Let Captain Ken take you king mackerel fishing in Destin, Florida and you can have the time of your life!