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King mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla · Sea
Fast, toothy member of the mackerel family that migrates along warm coasts.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Apr–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 20–28 °C |
| Typical size | 60–90 cm · record about 170 cm |
| Diet | Fish, squid |
| Regions | North AmericaCentral AmericaSouth America |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters: fish moving water.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Troll live bait or lures; use steel leaders.
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