Hook and line mullet fishing in the Choctawhatchee Bay estuaries - Walton Outdoors

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By J.B. Hillard DeFuniak Springs resident, member of the Bent Rod Fishing Club Mullet (Mugil cephalus) also known as striped mullet are found throughout the state of Florida in coastal rivers, tidal creeks, bays, estuaries and along sandy beaches. Because they feed primarily on algae, detritus and other tiny marine invertebrates, catching mullet is typically done with a cast net. Reeling in with a hook and line requires a great deal of patience. The small fish weigh typically between 1-3 lbs., swim in large schools and are frequent jumpers, so it’s often easy to identify their locations by simply watching for jumping fish. Mullet also have excellent vision and plenty of speed to avoid a cast net, making them difficult to catch in clear water. Mullet are a primary prey for many predatory species, including a favorite of ospreys from above. Their food value ranges from moderate to excellent depending on their location of harvest and personal preference. Mullet have a very high oil content rendering the fish excellent for smoking. Throwing a castnet is one way to catch mullet in big numbers all at once. But, for the sport of it, give the hook and line method a try. […]