Chub Mackerel
 

Question:

Are these chubs good for anything but bait ? I’ve bled and put them on ice immediately after catching, but when I filleted them I couldn’t bring myself to try them. I usually thin the fillets and salt then for strip baits. Am I missing something ?

Re: Chub Mackerel
 

They are very good for u if u like fish. Hi in omega-3. When I say like fish that means you eat fish besides flounder which taste like nothing. If you eat bluefish, salmon, tuna, you would probably like them if they are prepared right and like any fish are better without freezing. Keep plenty of ice on them. Most people including me feel the Atlantic mackerel is the best eating. Some: Boston mackerel. There used to be tons around jersey in the winter. I don’t think they are getting them like they used to. I haven’t been out on the winter boats to see what they are getting but if they are getting them I know it’s nowhere like they used to be. I think they still get Atlantic mackerel decent up north on the Atlantic coast.

Re: Chub Mackerel
 

I meant to say some people call Atlantic mackerel Boston mackerel

Re: Chub Mackerel
 

togfather,

Boston’s are a whole different fish. My wife’s grandmother would prepare them along with the roe like you never had. But these chubs are a different story...

Re: Chub Mackerel
 

Been asking the same question for years now. I’m just guessing the anglers don’t know what they are getting until they try eating them after the fact.