Spinning Rod Beginner tip: Perfect for mackerel and mullet sessions. Let the lure sink for a few seconds, then retrieve steadily. Always fish with an adult from piers and rocks and never stand too close to the edge. IDEAL Rod: 8–9 ft spinning rod rated 10–30 g. Reel: 3000–4000 size fixed spool reel. Line: 8–12 lb mono or 15–20 lb braid with 10–12 lb fluorocarbon leader. Terminal tackle ["Small metal lures or spinners" "Feather / sabiki rigs for shoals" "Slim float rig with size 4–8 hook and a small strip of fish or sandeel"] Extras ["Polarised glasses" "Long-handled landing net" "Barbless or de-barbed hooks" "Fish-safe unhooking mat or wet towel for piers"] Light spinning or float setup for midwater and surface-feeding sea fish.
About the Mullet (Thin-lipped) Thin-lipped Mullet are wary, silver shoal fish that graze on algae and detritus. They are challenging but rewarding light-tackle targets. Junior tip Use very light floats and fine line with tiny baits or artificial bread pastes. Patience and stealth are essential. Logged a Mullet (Thin-lipped) recently? Add a catch report so juniors can see where they’re being caught, which baits work and how your tackle was set up. Submit a catch report Want to discover more species? Browse the full species guide. ← Back to all species