Mackerel feathers are a multi-hook fishing rig designed to mimic a small shoal of baitfish. They are the most popular and efficient way to catch mackerel in large numbers from piers, breakwaters, and boats.
Axia mackerel feathers are budget-friendly, pre-tied rigs widely used for targeting mackerel and other small predatory fish from both shore and boat. Produced by the brand Axia (a sub-brand of TronixPro), they are known for their durability and "flash" in the water to attract schooling fish.
Popular Axia Rig Types
- Pink Feathers made out of Pink feathers tied on 6 hooks size #6 golden hook , main line 40lb - branch line 12lb
- Pink Feathers a bigger and stronger hook on this 4 hooks size #1 silver hooks, main line 60lb - branch line 20lb
- Squid Rig: Durable rigs with four small, strong hooks and robust mono line for high-volume catching they look like small squid in the water tied on 4 hooks size #2 red hooks main line 40lb - branch line 20lb
- Mini Hokkai Pink: Small size 3 hooks with luminous heads, ideal for "species hunting" or targeting fish with smaller mouths, main line 28lb - branch line 15lb
- Sunglow a combination of feathers shining materials and glow beads tied on 5 gold hooks size #8 - main line 40lb - branch line 20lb