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Mullet Fishing 2019: Activities & Objectives

 

 

Activities and Objectives

Re-check accuracy of digital scales - 100% accurate at 2.5 / 5.0 / 7.5 / 10.0lb,
   last rechecked 13/10/19  
  • Identify additional locations to fish
  • - Ongoing
    Visit some new locations during spring 2019 - Done; exploratory trips in March and early April
    Identify earliest fishing opportunities - Done; exploratory trips in March and early April
  • Catch mullet earlier in the year than in 2018
  • - Not done; earliest was 23/04/19
    Catch mullet at some more new river locations - Done, 12/05/19, 14/05/19 (3)
    Catch more mullet at some coastal venues - Done, multiple dates
    Revisit some additional neglected venues - Done, 14/05/19
  • Catch more mullet than in 2018
  • - Not done - fewer trips, lower catch rate
  • Catch a 4lb+ mullet on the 1st or 28th day of any month
  • - Not done
    Catch another 6lb+ mullet - Done, 27/08/19: 6/11, 6/02
    Improve upon previous 'top 5' and 'top 10' total weights - Done; exceeded all past years' 'top 5s'
       and 'top 10s'
    Catch some more thin-lipped mullet - Done, 23/04/19, 12/05/19, 14/05/19 (3)
  • Actively target golden-grey mullet in 2019
  • - Not done
    Improve upon 2018 average weight per fish - Done, by almost a whole pound
  • Improve upon previous ratio of fish per trip
  • - Not done
    Improve upon previous ratio of fish landed - Done, by a small percentage
    Safely release 100% of mullet hooked - Done

     

     

     

    Worst possible 'fail' scenarios:

     

     

  • Hooking one of those really stupid big white ducks...
  • Having to be rescued from the mud
  • Barbed fish hook in the 'nads
  • Drowned in the process
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    Last updated 23.05.21