SALT Mackerel Feathers Coloured

Overview

The Shakespeare SALT Mackerel Feathers Coloured is a traditional seven-hook sea fishing feather rig built for anglers targeting mackerel and other shoaling baitfish. Each of the seven size 1/0 hooks carries its own individually whipped feather dressing in a different colour, creating a multi-lure presentation that mimics a shoal of small baitfish moving through the water.

The rig is constructed on a 70lb mainline, giving a strong central body capable of carrying all seven feathered hooks while being worked through the water column. This is a genuine feather-style rig rather than a plastic-bodied sabiki or rubber sandeel imitation, keeping the presentation classic and simple.

Supplied as one complete, ready-tied rig, it removes the need to hand-tie individual feather traces, making it a convenient option for anglers who want to get fishing quickly with a proven Shakespeare SALT design.

Perfect For

This rig suits traditional mackerel feathering from piers, rock marks and boats, where its multicoloured dressings and multiple hook positions help locate feeding fish. It works well with a lift-and-drop or sink-and-draw retrieve, allowing anglers to adjust depth and speed until they find the shoal.

It's also suited to vertical jigging from a boat as well as casting and retrieving from the shore, making it a versatile choice for anglers chasing mackerel and other baitfish species in UK saltwater venues.

Technical Insight

The seven separate feathered hooks are spaced along the rig to fish multiple depths and positions simultaneously, increasing the chance of connecting with a shoal of mackerel in one drop. The whipped feather dressings in different colours create movement and visual contrast as they're worked through the water, imitating small swimming prey.

The 70lb mainline forms a robust backbone for the rig, supporting the load of multiple hooked fish, though anglers should note this figure applies to the mainline only and not the individual hook snoods. With seven hooks on a single trace, it's worth checking local rules on hook numbers and matching the rig to an appropriately rated rod, reel and casting weight.