Catching Mullet with no bait
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ค. 2018
- Watch this angler catch fish after fish using only gold hooks. No bait, just gold hooks! The fish bite the hooks and are caught in the mouth, no snatch hooking. Must see to believe.
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Kinda feels like I am there mullet fishing with you and your Grandma. I am glad you shared this video, and the story behind it.
You are welcome. Making this video I did feel her there with me asI do many times when I fish by myself. Lord what would my life be today if that wonderful woman had not took me to the water and spent all the quality time with me teaching me what life is all about--We all know ii's not just about catching fish.
I know what you mean. That is a mighty peaceful looking spot in the video too, reminds me of a quiet church.
This was awesome 😂 I would eat mullet every day of my life.
Many will not eat them but here locally they are a favorite. Mullet are great sport to catch, fight hard
freeport !
I lived there in middle school and highschool !
A1a, commercial blvd. atlantic blvd.
Gooood times, beautiful skies.
I just started fishing after getting a rod rig for christmas.
Winter isnt the best time to start. Also, I live in a Nagoya Japan, gotta ride my bike half an hour just to get near brackish waters.
went fishing ten times before i got a fish.
my very first fish was a 40cm mullet on a floater and worm. Guess I got lucky. they dont like to bite, you are right.
but my very first fish was 40 cm ! it was huge !! Im probably spoiled because there is no way my next fish will be 40 cm.
that being said. I know where to get tiny bait crabs and worms for free : ) just a bicycle ride away.
I've caught half a dozen 20cm crabs (leg length.) Crabs are easy. Fish are tricky X_x.
Luv your Grandma thankyou for a great video Ill try this method cheers from Oz
Yes, I also loved her. She was the marrow in my bones, my everything my whole youth. I have enjoyed a lifetime of fishing that she introduce me to.
Very good trick! Thanks for sharing it!
I can’t wait to try this tomorrow with my son off the dock in Wolf bay!
How did the fishing go?
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 not great. The dog food we bought floated, then we tried rabbit food but no luck. There were plenty of mullet around but none would bite. We ended up throwing a cast net and catching pogies to freeze for snapper bait. I think the dolphins were keeping them spooked
@@ianmankersen A general rule is if you can see the mullet in the water they can see you and will not bite. I find that to be true most of the time. Most fish water that is about 4-8 ft. Not sure what your conditions were. I have had them by the hundreds all around the boat and not get a bite and other times not see a fish and fill the box.
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 water 3’ and muddy only know they are there because they are jumping. They are typically smaller
Cool vid. Over here in the UK, mullet are in abundance along the seashore. Even though I can see them there, splashing around in inches of very muddy saltwater, I've yet to catch one. I've tried bobbing, ledgering, even fly techniques, but nothing. I'll give your method ago this spring, and cross my fingers. Well done fella. R.
I lived in Ipswich for three years back in the early 70s, and yes this works on mullet there as well.
Did the gold hooks work ?
Thanks for this information!
your welcome good luck fishing
This is great thank you!!!
😂 😂 unique way of fishing mullet... Tq
Awesome video. Gonna try it! I even have an extra fly to to use!
Okay Great. Confident you will get good results. Remember to use light line and make sure the gold hooks are bright and shiny. Good luck
Nice vid, great tips for catching them, thanks....
Thanks for the comment. Mullet fishing is a real hoot. A very strong fighting fish and taste good in the frying pan. Most states have a very generous limit, in Florida it is 50 fish.
Your are very welcome, hope Grand Ma's Inez's method of catching mullet.
Thanks for the video! I just moved to Florida and I was wondering how to fishing in Florida. Again thanks for the video!!
You are welcome, what part of Russia are you from. How is the fishing there?
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 Im from Belarus the fishing there was more like country fishing in the farm! i have a question what kind of fishing line do you use for mullet? thanks!
@@purefishing..2167 Okay, welcome to America. I use 6 or 8 lbs fluorocarbon. I set my drag loose and let the fish play itself out. good luck
I’ve been trying to find the hooks for sale online but I’m having a hard time finding them. Could you drop a link or let me know where I can find the #8 gold short shank?
Thanks for sharing this idea it worked for me in Goa India.
Vishal: Thank you for letting us know. This technique was passed down to me by my Grandmother. Hope you pass it on to your family and friends.
Shoutout from Hawaii .... like your vid... always looking at ways other fishermen are catching mullet ...I’ve been doing it since the ‘60s here... I also go at it at least twice a week and more if I got the time... the mullet fishing here is almost has a cult following.. lol...its interesting u catch it this way.. we use a type of algae or bread mainly but I’ve had caught them with bare hook checking bottom depth on our style of these balanced tailed floats we use...what we have here is stripped mullet.....have u had times using this method and they don’t bite ? We use basically the same method as far as chumming the bottom but with limu (algae) or bread.... I will try the bare hook in your vid but it seems like they are feeding good .When its feeding we bait our hooks it’s great but does it always bite better for u without bating your hook ?
Barry, as always fishing there are variables and those change sometimes hourly when it comes to fishing. In my view the pound test line you use and size of gold hook is one of the most important considerations. We have the striped mullet as well, commonly called a Black mullet locally and they are larger than our :Silver Mullet" I normally start with 6 pound test and a new gold hook, size 6 short shank. If the fish are big I may go up to 8 and ten pound--fluorocarbon only. Yes, there are times when they do not bite but most of that is that are not there according to my bottom machine. I rarely get skunked. I would say and average trip is 20 fish but common to limit out at 50. The fall is best for the big ones heavy with row. I will use white bread kneaded into doe balls at times and do catch fish. But the naked gold hook held perfectly still about 8 inches off the bottom is the best ticket--ask me not why a mullet will take a un-baited hook held perfectly still over a baited hook is and will remain a mystery to me. Good luck fishing
Mossy Head Bait Comp. LLC Gil Price .. tnks fo the reply...yeah.. hook and line choice is very important... I mainly use 8 # floro and a #12 hook that looks very similar to yours... the mullet will range from 1 1/2 to 3 lbs that’s why I opt for the 8lbs test.... tried the gold hooks ... was a very long 3 hours ... don’t think they was interested in anyway... wasn’t bitting either with our reg baits anyways... so I’ll give it a try again when they do.... only chum I found here that u used that sunk was rabbit food... it actually looked good on bottom... prob was bad time to use it.. lol..... oh yeah... our limit here is only ten a day and they gotta be 11-1/2”.....👍🏼
sorry for very late reply, yes sometime mullet get the lock jaw and they will not bite a thing.
Ohh wow... Look at the size. Oh my, hope in Indonesia has that size. That is our target fish mate. Greetings from new friend from Indonesia 🤝 🎣 🎣 🎣
Jhon. Happy you enjoyed the video and hope to continue talking with you about fishing. Visit our web page at www.wrapfishingsystem for more videos showing a great way to catch a variety of fish.
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 ok mate. I'll see you there
For me man you are professional caching mullet with out hook.🤔
Hello.. watching this - I’m on Baldwin County side of Mobile bay.. any ideas were to try this around Blakeley it Tensaw Rivers?
Mike, I am originally from Mobile and Mullet fished there many years of my youth. The Deer River is where I fished but this system will work just about anywhere and most of the year even in winter. I also fished the Causeway. My business phone is 850 892 0831 give me a call and we can go over the details or email gileprice2@gmail.com
Gil “the fishing wizard”
Read through most of the comments. Just goes to show there are numerous ways to catch a mullet with hook and line. From my exerience with a simple gold hook this method works very well most of the time and this is my preferred method. However, being an old snatch rod mulleteer I keep one handy just in case. Sometimes the fish are there and they don't bite very well but swim around trouching the line making you think it's a bite. When that happens I drag out the snatch rod which has two large trevle hooks. When they touch this line I give a mighty jerk. This is actually the preferred method in our area, but the gold hook is becoming more popular as fishermen learn the method.
I definitely have to try that technique, not much luck casting a net.
Try in the more shallow waters. Maybe in a canal, or near structure
I think Thursday I'm going to try some mullet fishing in this flooded, black water for the first time ever. They're definitely still out there because they were jumping the last time I went bream fishing. I've gotten pretty good at mullet fishing BUT not when our rivers turn black. Have you heard of using a salt block as chum? I like that idea since I could keep track of it a little easier.
I have heard of using the salt block to attract mullet but have not tried it myself. Very interested in how things go if you give it a try.
I have herd of the salt block technique but have not tried to date but will in the near future, very interested in outcome if you try it.
Yes, what I have heard is the salt block works to attract the mullet, report indicate it work better in more fresh that salt water.
Mossy Head Bait Comp. LLC Gil Price I somehow missed this reply 2 years ago but I remember. It flooded and flooded that year, and I think it flooded the night before I went. I didn’t catch anything. I’ve caught them when the weather cooperated and done without when it didn’t...until this year. I learned how to use the 4 ft cast net and am buying a real mullet net this week. In the meantime I still caught 2 in the 4 ft net lol!
I like your video better than most great job...I catch on naked hook also 👌🏿
I tried dog food it only floated on the water and the birds ate it. Someone told me on the sideline to use rabbit pellet food. I heard of that before. What size hook are you using?
the food pellets are sold as floating and sinking pellets, get the sinking pellets
Hey brother, thank you for sharing this valuable information with the world. What would be the best rod to get for this? I think you mentioned that it's a fly rod, but I know nothing about fly fishing or fly rods. Thanks again.
A fly rod is just one option for this type of mullet fishing. Many people will use a bream rod of 10 or 11 ft. One that has rod eyes. Most good tackle stores have them or you can go on line and find many of them. They are not expensive. If you decide a fly rod then go cheap, medium action rod 10 ft or better. Fly rods are more expensive even the cheap ones so expect about $100 compared to a bream rod which can be under $25. Good luck Fishing
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 Thanks for the reply. I hear that the mullet start to come up into the rivers in this part of Georgia around April. Cant wait to try this.
@@georgiaboy6426 Very simple technique and it works most of the time, light line and very small hooks is the keyh
Does anyone know if this will work in the inland canals of Fort Lauderdale, Fl?
This canal is more fresh than brackish. Still there are mangroves and I did catch a snook the other day. I see mullet jumping but I can’t tell if there are schools because the water is so dark.
Do I need to bait the water and if so, will it stay when there is a tide always keeping a current going? Thanks if you can help!
yes it will work. find water about 5 ft or so, light current is good. You will have to bait the area as shown in the video.
what is the name of the hooks?
Good day sir, have you ever try this in Asian river, since your wife is Thai. By the way I am from Malaysia and thanks for sharing this.🙏
I have not personally but I have received emails from anglers in Thailand and Malesia that say the technique works there.
Hi, I really enjoyed watching your video and seeing how you manage to fish a very unique method. Why are fish caught if there is no bait ? If you can explain very gladly, thanks in advance !!!
I wish I knew why the mullet bite a bare hook, I really do not know, the color (gold) is important but again I do not know why they prefer gold to other colors. There is a very small water shrimp like creature that sort of looks like a curled gold hook and there is speculation that is whey the mullet will take the hook with no bait.
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 I thank you very much for the detailed answer and patience, waiting for the next video - good luck !!!
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Is there a particular dog food you prefer? Thanks
I like using a product called "chum and get it" about $13 for 50 pounds,but many of the farm feed works, another is "Range Pellets"
Not really, all will work as long as it sinks. Rabbit food is very good as well but a product called "Chum and get it" works even better
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You think this will work in murky water? And thanks for the video I will be trying this
Yes, the waters in this video were very stained with tannic from decomposing plant matter down here in the Panhandle of Fl it is referred to as Black Water.
Maybe I missed it in the video but what size hook are you using?
short shank hook size 8 but smaller hooks work as well. The color is important--must be gold
Daichi is work for this?
Hello Nice Video And Thanks For Sharing!!!
Where Is This Place???
It the estuaries of the Choctawwhatchee river system in South Walton County Florida
I Mullet Fish Frequently And Would Love To Fish With You!!!
Do You Have An Email Address???
Thanks!!!
We fish for them in Sanford Fl. Some of our chum is layer chicken feed, stem rolled oats etc. We tie on 3-4 #6-4-8 hooks and tip them with little pieces of artificial white bass worms. I also use a pre-made Subiki rig made with fish skin that come with 7-8 hooks and I don’t put anything on that one. And last I sometimes use the traditional 2-3 hook on a line like he’s using and put half a red worm on each. Imo the guys snatching with the treble hooks are scaring a lot of fish away. I have caught upwards of 45 a day using my technique.
that's where I go they be in there
I'm in South Carolina. I see Mullet jumping all the time. Can one fish for mullet any time of year? Would this work in a river, with moving current? Lastly, I'd love to see a video on how you prepare mullet for cooking and how you cook yours.
Joe, yes if mullet are present the feed, exception is when it gets real cold, mullet are sensitive to the cold. Mullet are quite easy to catch in river systems. I prefer mullet fresh and fried with corn meal, many like it smoked.
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 Awesome,,, than you for replying Gil. I was talking about your bating system today with some fellow fishermen. They are excited to try it. I'm going to share some of the ones i purchased.
@@TheMrJoeMac Okay and good luck to all on the water
Are you fishing on east river or escambia river.
I am over on the Choctawhatchee Bay area fishing that back waters
This givs me an idea. Mullet here will follow a spinner no problem but won't bite. No idea why they do this. It's actually annoying when you see a small mullet folloing your spinner and the big ole seatrout you were hoping to grab comes in and eats the mulled behind your lure instead.
What i have in my tackle box is a tiny spinner that's a replication of a bigger lure I know they will follow. I also know mullet will eat insects and have seen some pulled up on small flys by other people. Maybe if I use the tiny lure next tide they might bite.
I use gold hooks tipped with small piece of wite worm , in big bend rivers
Yes, that works as well, where do you fish for mullet?
Are you using any weight?
Yes, I use a 3/8 to quarter ounce weight tied at the bottom of the line. I space the hooks about 8 inches apart. It is important to keep the the hooks as still as possible. Here we use two pole to stick in the mud then tie the boat at each end to keep the boat from moving. Good luck
waht bait u useing on the hook ?
I am using no bait--Mullet are strange critters--the will willing bite a hook with no bait but the color of the hook :gold" is important.
Moron
Just use bread as bait onto your hooks. You'll save money on the carp food.
Now that was a cool vid! Caught mullet every once in a while on wigglers and even on catalpa worms. We catch our cigar minnows on number 10 gold aberdeens. Have caught Spanish, redfish and triggerfish on just a gold hook. That flash of a gold hook works. I wonder if a bright chrome tiny hook would work?
I have tried other colors and had some success but nothing seems to work as good as the gold hooks. Light test line is a must when using this technique, anything over 10 pound test seems to put the fish off.
It will but not as good, something about that gold color
Love this technique, hope will work in Bali Indonesia, thanks for sharing skill from your grandmother and now pass it to us
You are very welcome. My grandmother would have love the idea that her fishing knowledge reach all the way to Indonesia. I do not see any reason why it would not work there.
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 thanks for your quick reply, as soon as i have time i wil try it in the cannal close to my house, there are many fisherman fishing for mullet there.
I have cought few small one there hope using your technique will get a big one
Plan to use pig pellet iso dog food, do you thing it will work?
As long as the food is plant based and will sink to the bottom is should work. Good luck and hope you do well.
@@mossyheadbaitcomp.llcgilpr6889 thanks so much for your advice, i dont what is made of but it is shink
I often use it to attrack fresh water fish and it is work for them so far, hope will work for mullet and ofcourse with your help with magical golden hook🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇
okay, good luck let us know how the fishing went.
Mullet thinks its a buzzer !
Are going to post more videos this video and most of your other videos are really good and interesting but your moving the camera to much on this one. Thank for posting .
Yes, still working on my skill as a camera operator and editor, hope to improve
I'm in mobile Alabama
My home town as well, My Grandmother and I did a lot of mullet fishing on the back waters of North Deer River off of Dauphin Island Parkway
You can catch mulletin the mouth feed em oatmeal then use a piece of white worm works every time
Nick Godwin what does the white worm look like and where can you get them from?
Thearith Ung you can get them at any tackle store and use a piece not much bigger than a pice of oatmeal
Nick Godwin Thank you. Can you please send me the website to get the worm? Amazon?
You best bet is Walmart or basspro or something like that. But any generic white worm will work
Nick Godwin thank you very much, Nick.
i will try on aussie mullet
Okay, looking forward to any information you will share with all anglers
Or you could throw a cast net and catch a dozen at a time. Just saying……..
I catch them using worms