Caught off Mullaghmore Co. Sligo

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Caught off Mullaghmore Co. Sligo

#1 Post by krisreid »

Hi all,

Can you confirm this species - Gotta feelin it's Mullet but didn't expect this in the Atlantic.

Fought like crazy and was 4 and 1/2lb.

Any help is appreciated.

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#2 Post by KERRY1 »

Well done krisreid. You got yourself a lovely thick-lipped grey mullet 8) A brilliant fish. They are fantastic fighters, espicially when caught in the open sea where there is plenty of open space allowing them to run and run.
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#3 Post by krisreid »

Thank you Very much Kerry. I have caught Mullet before but not like this one and especially in open sea.

Thanks again for the reply.
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#4 Post by FisherKing »

Welcome to the site Kris, nice Thick lipped Mullet you got, plenty of them around the beach & pier there. What bait did ya catch it on?
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Re: Caught off Mullaghmore Co. Sligo

#5 Post by kaylemf »

welcome to the sight Kris, nice mullet well done :)
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#6 Post by KERRY1 »

krisreid wrote:Thank you Very much Kerry. I have caught Mullet before but not like this one and especially in open sea.

Thanks again for the reply.
No problem Kris, cheers. I forgot to say - welcome to the site! :D
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#7 Post by krisreid »

@ FisherKing - I was using Sand eel and Rag all day and was catching an endless amout of Plaice and small Turbot. I changed to Mackerel and first cast I caught him.

Cheers for the welcome wishes :mrgreen:
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