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RichHL
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009
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Location: Winchester
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:07 am |
 
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Well I've tried to post this with some pics so I'm going to put the post up first and then add pics later - if I can work out how to do it.
Caught a lovely large mullet this am - just over 50cm in length and on a clauser minnow (sparse - ish). Just wanted to say thanks to all of you who replied to my recent posts (The one that got away) and also to everyone who has given freely of their advice and encouragement. Cheers chaps!!
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Daft_Wader
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Joined: Jun 05, 2009
Posts: 90
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:34 pm |
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Great catch - that must have been a good fight!....  |
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WIGHTFISH
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Joined: Feb 24, 2009
Posts: 297
Location: Isle of Wight
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:22 pm |
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Well done Rich, nice catch!  |
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MRAJ
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Joined: Oct 31, 2008
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:08 pm |
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Smashing fish ! ! Well done.
May I suggest that you remove the covering from the cork handle (if fitted)
Otherwise the water will get under it and discolour the cork and/or rot it. |
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bassfly
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Joined: Jul 09, 2008
Posts: 792
Location: portsmouth
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:02 pm |
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Well done me old mucker.You have caught a very large Golden grey mullet there.Specimen size i think.
Cheers
Simon |
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RichHL
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 91
Location: Winchester
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:31 pm |
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You'll be pleased to know it was carefully returned - the chap fishing by me thought it was between 4 + 5 lbs. Maybe? It certainly was a big old guy. Lovely broad head on it. And yes it did fight really well so the 'strip strike' tip made all the difference.
I just wondered if these Mullet are regarded as 'eaters'?
Tight lines - Rich |
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nthendpompey
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Joined: Jan 01, 2009
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Location: portsmouth
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:34 pm |
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well done rich nice fish tightlines mick |
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Daft_Wader
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:56 pm |
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| ...I just wondered if these Mullet are regarded as 'eaters'... |
Just Google 'Mullet recipes' and/or 'Cooking mullet' - I think you'll find your answer!... |
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RichHL
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 91
Location: Winchester
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:38 pm |
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| RichHL wrote: |
| ...I just wondered if these Mullet are regarded as 'eaters'... |
Just Google 'Mullet recipes' and/or 'Cooking mullet' - I think you'll find your answer!... |
Blimey not many then!! Must be just a rumour that they are no good to eat? |
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MulletFly
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Joined: Nov 04, 2008
Posts: 677
Location: Stubbington, Hants
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:11 pm |
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Superb fish Rich. Well done indeed and welcome to the Mullet club. Not a bad fish for your first one! They put Trout to shame (and Bass) in terms of fighting ability. Hope it is your first of many. |
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Daft_Wader
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:26 pm |
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| Superb fish Rich. Well done indeed and welcome to the Mullet club. Not a bad fish for your first one! They put Trout to shame (and Bass) in terms of fighting ability. Hope it is your first of many. |
You're back! I thought the Dorado had got you.
Went out with Bassfly this afternoon, stood in a boiling pool of mullet - and there were some big 'uns about!
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MulletFly
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:35 pm |
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Hi DW. I'm sure that Rich will give you advice regards catching Mullet if you ask nicely 
The Dorada were so large out there that they probably could have got me if they chose. Hope to get time soon to post a report about my hols.
Nice to be back. When are we getting together next? |
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nthendpompey
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:20 pm |
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welcome back col,cant wait for your holiday report mick |
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RichHL
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 91
Location: Winchester
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:53 pm |
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Hi DW. I'm sure that Rich will give you advice regards catching Mullet if you ask nicely
The Dorada were so large out there that they probably could have got me if they chose. Hope to get time soon to post a report about my hols.
Nice to be back. When are we getting together next? |
Just beginners luck really - it's gonna have to stay that way until I can keep them on the hook more often!! |
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Daft_Wader
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:07 pm |
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| Hi DW. I'm sure that Rich will give you advice regards catching Mullet if you ask nicely.... |
Well somebody needs to, because the way things are going at the moment I couldn't catch the clap in Gosport! |
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