Mullet activity 2011

I've seen them just meters off the water line on garryvoe beach. To be honest there are so many spots and places (that I've seen) to get mullet and I've never seen anyone fishing for them, maybe they are not good spots even though there are lots of mullet there. I never really though of fishing for them but I might give it a shot any tips? Rigs, rods, best time to fish for them day night etc.

I use a shimano alivio trout rod when fishing for them, a size 4000 mitchell blade spinning reel loaded with 8lb braid and a 6lb mono leader. I usually freeline bread if you can get away with that type of fishing in the area. Otherwise use a float, i prefer to use self cocking floats and a size 8 hook or smaller. And don't forget to strike, but not too hard and set the drag loose to let the fish run and don't bully them as they'll spit the hook. I find bread the best bait, also ground baiting will work well and is necessary sometimes. A tin of any old fish, or some mushy mackerel, mixed with breadcrumb and made into a doughy consistency by adding water, and just chuck a fist full of it into the swim every 10 mins till you see the mullet feeding on it. I always fish for them during the day. The marks i fish tend to throw up best results on warm calm days. This usually brings the fish up to feed the surface. I've put in a few hours already fishing for them but am yet to get a result. Alot of patience is needed but when you hook one you won't look back. Absolutely crackin scrap off them.

thanks alot I have all that type of gear lying around at home. I have not managed to get out for a while but when I do I'll take my wifes camera to prove my cathces any sightings I'll stick a post up here. I'm down east and regularly walk there.