Make your own Mackerel feathers

Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:32 pm

Know it's only february,but stumbled upon this the other day, works pretty well, got most the stuff required on ebay for little or nothing,made a few already.
figured time to make em now, have em all sorted for Mackie bashing time :P

Save you all a few quid on them this season


http://youtube.com/watch?v=hn-Mq-jlnGQ

Re: Make your own Mackerel feathers

Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:11 am

Been doing this myself for years and years. Used to use strips of silvered plastic packaging, but now use use silver gift wrap cord from Eason's, it lasts longer. Great satisfaction from catching with self-made tackle.

Shouldnt this be under Tips and Tricks?

Re: Make your own Mackerel feathers

Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:42 pm

there's a tips and tricks forum? :P

Re: Make your own Mackerel feathers

Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:01 pm

I believe so. Never had any call to look into it, tho. 8)

Re: Make your own Mackerel feathers

Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:21 pm

Hugo wrote:I believe so. Never had any call to look into it, tho. 8)

you liar :D :mrgreen:
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Re: Make your own Mackerel feathers

Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:38 pm

Well spotted. :) I forgot that self-mocking irony doesnt translate too well via a keyboard. Sorry....