Anglers are looking forward to the changes that will come about during the month of September. This is when the waters outside of the Ports’ entrance come “alive” with millions of mullet as they begin their southward journey known as the “Fall Mullet Run.” On their tails are just about every known predator that swims in our nearshore waters. Witnessing tarpon and king mackerel “sky rocket” through these baitfish, or seeing a school of jack, bluefish, or Spanish mackerel making the waters boil from their attacks, will make you understand how badly that you really don’t want to be reincarnated as a mullet. If you have never seen this phenomenon in full effect then you really don’t understand how much power and aggression these predatory fish possess when they go on the attack.
So once you’ve found the “action zone” where the baitfish are fleeing for their live- half the battle is over with.
The next is whether you decide to use live baits or artificial lures to catch some of these various predators. Personally I think it depends on what you want to catch. If redfish, flounder, Tarpon, king mackerel or snook are your primary targets, then stick with a live fingerling mullet on a sliding sinker rig or Hookup style jig head. If you just want some action, then try casting Krocodile, crippled herring, or cast champ spoons, Rapala X-Rap or BX minnow style lipped diving plugs, or Gotcha style jigs through the baitfish running along the shorelines and you should have a great time catching plenty of fish.
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