Mackerel fish is categorized as pelagic fish is the fish that spend more time on the water surface. This fish is famous for its swimming speed that is like a blackhead in the water. How to fish Tenggiri one of them with ngoncer techniques. Even so some anglers were there who use trolling techniques. The type of bait that is often used a number of anglers is the bloated fish in a state of life. The anglers are happy with the trolling technique will generally use live fish that are not easy to die even though the ship is run at very slow speed.
Mackerel fish is a type of fish that has a long body, the color of the body is shiny gray, has no scales, and big stature. Tenggiri fish usually have a length up to 240 cm with weight 70 kg. Adult age will be achieved after the vulnerable life time 2 years or when it has a length of 81- 82 cm. Female mackerel size can be larger and longer than mackerel. It is said that the female tenggiri fish can live for 11 years .. This mackerel fish has a pointy snout, wide mouth and sharp teeth. Mackerel fish have a lot of fiber texture so often people process it by making fillet. Thorns of mackerel fish are easily released but must be careful because of its large size so that it can hurt your hand if not careful. Mackerel fish is the main ingredient in making typical food of Palembang that is, pempek. Mackerel meat used is meat that is clean and regardless of the durian so easy to menguleninya with sago flour.
How to fish Tenggiri fish can also use the way trolling. Fishing technique trolling or also called fishing tug is fishing on a slow boat. The bait extends behind the ship while the vessel is run. Bait is often used for fishing mackerel fish can be various kinds. Can use artificial feed (lures) as well as natural baits. Artificial feeds can use either rapala or konahead. As for the natural bait of mackerel fish is often digunkan bloated fish or tuna. When used trolling fishing techniques then that prey on bait not just fish mackerel but sometimes also raised Alu Alu fish, fish Wahu, fish Layar and some other pelagis fish species.
Mackerel fish has a lot of excellent nutrition for the body and also for pregnant women. Because in one fruit mackerel contains a lot of protein and omega 3 fats in it. Consuming mackerel fish is very good because it is good for brain health, treat and reduce urinary tract diseases, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, eczema cure, and for the nutritional needs of pregnant women because many contain minerals AA and DHA. So eating mackerel fish is very influential to grow brain flowers, especially those still in the fetus.
Mackerel fish has a savory taste and a little sweet on the meat. People living in Palembang utilize mackerel fish to be used as a variety of food that is very tempting. They used to make pempek, tekwan, model, and crackers made from mackerel fish. Material makes pempek or tekwan can be said quite easy but need skill to make it. The basic ingredients of pempek are mackerel fish that have no durian then added kanji starch and various kinds of kitchen spice. For presentation, it is very fitting if served with a sweet spicy vinegar sauce.