By Capt. Marty Goldys, Reel Harmony Fishing Charters
As a charter captain and avid angler, the most exciting time to hit the water is during Florida’s mullet run. Peaking mid-September through October in Central Florida. There’s no question why this happens to be my busy season for booking fishing charters. Everyone wants to catch their personal best Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Jacks, or Shark during this very active season.
The key to success during the mullet run is by using live bait and even lures that imitate mullet. Any avid angler will tell you that fishing the edges of bait schools near inlets, jetties, bridge fenders, and piers is highly effective. Swimbaits and topwater lures work well, but nothing beats casting a live mullet into a huge school of busting bait. Be sure to use circle hooks when using live mullet as bait for easier, faster, and safer hook-up on targeted species. Here are my top tips for fishing the mullet run:
Catch live mullet with a cast net or snag rig.
Consider using lead weights and circle hooks to control bait depth.
Let bait sit on bottom to attract attention from ambush predators.
Hook mullet under the anal fin or through the nostrils for natural movement.
Use lures that cover the full water column.
Fish during tide changes to increase action.
Use drones to spot bait schools, making it easier to locate prime fishing spots.
Dawn patrol and just before sunset can be prime time for mullet run action.
If mullet schools disappear, don’t be afraid to relocate.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed charter, book with Reel Harmony Fishing Charters. I’ve spent 20 years fishing the mullet run in Central Florida, and there’s nothing I love more than helping others land trophy fish during this epic season. Call for mullet run charter availability before slots fill up.
