The Metal Head Mackerel traces are unique to Fairwater Fishing and have been around for over 10 years. We spent several years developing with trials aboard our own boat and with help and feedback from full time fishermen all over the UK, Ireland and as far afield as the USA.

In recent times they have become much more effective with the introduction of Razorbill hooks which last much longer than other standard hooks commonly used.

The concept allows us to make Mackerel traces with a single snood that are incredibly strong but will still out fish most sets of traditional gear tied with Norwegian loops when the fish are not feeding hard and fishing becomes scratchy.

The Metal Head provides a very neat and secure connection that is virtually failsafe and it also has the added bonus of adding attraction to the hook.

These traces are designed and assembled in house by us in our quayside workshop which is set up for the task. They are unique to Fairwater Fishing.

Each hook is dressed with brightly covered PVC tube, 4 strands of Super Red or pearl ribbon in the tail, and then the Metal Head. We use extra strong Razorbill type 894-3 hooks which last longer and we only use top quality clear monofilament line.
Our Metal Head traces are suitable for use with heavy hand winding set ups, powered gurdy and light to medium jigging machine set ups.
Available in sets of 10, 15, 20 hooks, 25 hooks and 30 hooks. Each set has a loop at the top for fast and secure connection and short sets can be easily joined together to make longer traces.


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