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Post by bobafet on Jul 6, 2007 19:14:38 GMT
Never really tried mullet fishing, would appreciate any advice, rigs, good places to go, different types of bait, best way to present, float set ups.
Will use an 8ft spinning rod with 6lb line.
I have read up a bit and i like the idea of using some 'Chum' to attract them, what are the best ingredients.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Post by skatenchips on Jul 6, 2007 22:54:47 GMT
Time to get ya waders out and get in the water mate. try the confluence of the rivers Stour and avon that come out into Christchurch harbour. The water is brackish...........hence my interest cos you can catch chub AND mullet in the same area small spinner baits with slivers of mack or worm but for groundbait balls of squid and octopus with chopped worms inside . If the water is clear...minced mack with the skin on drip fed in small balls will work. but for me mashed bread is a killer in clear water. good luck. Gaz  |
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Post by bobafet on Jul 7, 2007 8:55:34 GMT
Sorry forgot to say any places on I.O.W many thanks for advice Gaz.
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Post by walker on Jul 7, 2007 10:36:55 GMT
Recently I have used a very light ledger approach, rather than float fishing which (early days) appears more effective. Touch ledger and you will soon be able to detect the difference between a bass and mullet bite. You may have to upgrade to a longer rod though, as you will need to pick up the line very quickly. Best bait seems to be bread where I fish.
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Post by slippery on Jul 7, 2007 20:25:41 GMT
If ya dont mind feeding them up with a good prolonged bit of ground baiting, then any harbour, or which is easier but can be a little less productive is the beaches at sandown/shanklin/ventnor when its calm to bread on a bubble its an idea to add some kind of attractant to the bread, try close to and around features i.e groins!
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Post by Captain Beaky on Jul 7, 2007 21:18:34 GMT
Never really tried mullet fishing, would appreciate any advice, rigs, good places to go, different types of bait, best way to present, float set ups. Will use an 8ft spinning rod with 6lb line. I have read up a bit and i like the idea of using some 'Chum' to attract them, what are the best ingredients. Any advice would be much appreciated. Hi - I would say the best bit of advice for the mullet is getting them on the feed with groundbait. Only when they are feeding confidently do I introduce a hook bait...for thick-lip mullet, in my experience, I have found using mashed bread the best groundbait.....just introduce little and often. Hope this helps |
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Post by bobafet on Jul 8, 2007 9:47:53 GMT
Many thanks for advice.
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