How to Use king mackerel in a Sentence
king mackerel
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That weekend, the Ebony Anglers caught a 48-pound king mackerel to claim first place in the division.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2020
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Their much larger cousins, king mackerel, are also being caught from the pier at present.
—Frank Sargeant, al, 3 Nov. 2019
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Use Got-Cha plugs and spoons for Spanish mackerel and possibly a king mackerel or two.
—Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, 18 June 2018
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Kelly Albritton, a former bail bondsman in Kinston, N.C., claimed third place in the tournament with a 39.51-pound king mackerel.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2020
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Again, due to mercury concerns, pregnant women should not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.
—Bianca Arney, baltimoresun.com, 2 May 2018
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The larger fishes tend to have higher mercury levels, including fish species such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel.
—Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2020
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For many Atlantic and Gulf Coast anglers, large live menhaden (also referred to as bunker or pogies) are premier baits for tarpon, king mackerel, cobia, striped bass, bluefish, and more.
—Bob McNally, Field & Stream, 2 Jan. 2020
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Troll or drift with pogies for tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and bonito are all possible.
—Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, 14 July 2018
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Mercury and other toxins are highest in large predator fish like shark, swordfish, marlin and king mackerel because toxins accumulate up the food chain.
—Bianca Arney, baltimoresun.com, 2 May 2018
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Higher-mercury fish include swordfish, king mackerel, marin, orange roughy, and tilefish.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 13 July 2018
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Opt for Safe and Sustainable Types Bypass fish varieties high in mercury (typically shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tuna).
—Woman's Day, 19 Sep. 2018
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The month sees migratory pelagics such as king mackerel and ling and dorado return to Gulf waters within boaters’ range, drawn by warming temperatures and flourishing forage.
—Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, 23 June 2018
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