catching mullet in canals - The Hull Truth

SoFlo Shark Hunter · 11-08-2009, 11:23 AM

is cast netting the best way? they are so fast and see it coming and are gone by the time the net hits the water... bait?

thanks

Steve_250 · 11-08-2009, 12:42 PM

Often times they are on the surface and you can toss from behind them.
You can also use a larger net, at least 8'.
What size are you tossing?
If you can learn to toss a 12', you are doing well.

mattmuttsmithx · 11-08-2009, 02:22 PM

Use a large net. 12 foot is what works best. Look at Bett's nets they make a mullet specific 12ft net. Target where the school is "going" and throw it there and pull the net the moment it hits the water.

Good Luck!

luna sea II · 11-09-2009, 05:01 PM

don't know if it works over there but we catch them on bread and bream hooks in the canals on the MS coast.

skillet · 11-09-2009, 07:24 PM

Use a heavier net and throw in front of the school or as mutt said, throw where you think they are "going"

Bullshipper · 11-09-2009, 09:46 PM

Hide close to them, toss a big rock into the water in front of you, staying, down, and they will congregate where you threw the grapefruit stone.

sanchoco · 11-09-2009, 09:54 PM

What size mullet are you targeting? silver or black?

The larger net will work better but weight is important. my 12 ft net is 23lbs I think it was 24 but I must have beat some of the lead up over the years. try and make sure the sun is in your face. if it is behind you they will see the net in the air and run. Look for schools of mullet that are feeding on the surface or just lazing around on the surface. they will be easier to catch.

I like to let my net sink all the way to the bottom before closing it.

FASTFJR · 11-10-2009, 07:17 AM

Underwater lights at night, reach down and scoop them up. Worked for me

Think Done Deals · 11-10-2009, 08:22 AM

We see them most times right at the ramp. Like taken candy form a baby!

Absolut · 11-10-2009, 09:26 AM

Anyone ever use any traps?

Mike Shaler · 11-10-2009, 09:45 AM

Keep try'in. I watch these kids by my place pull they out by the bucket full.

SoFlo Shark Hunter · 11-10-2009, 11:37 AM

thanks for help. 10' net, i had a 12' heavy nice calcutta but lost it at the bridge

im going to try the dough balls, some of these suckers are like 12-18 inches long. shark and tarpon would love em!

gofastsandman · 11-12-2009, 03:55 PM

use your washdown on mist and spray over them. They think it`s raining and won`t spook as much.