My Mullet Set Up & How To Make A Mullet Spinner UPDATED 2024!

A brief run through of the gear I use to tackle the thin lipped mullet on baited Mepps, plus an updated version of how I tie the Mepps Mullet Spinner.
Links:
*Mepps : christchurchanglingcentre.co....
*Wormer Hooks : christchurchanglingcentre.co....
*Manta Hooks : christchurchanglingcentre.co....
*Seaguar Jr : christchurchanglingcentre.co....
*Weigh & Measure Mat : christchurchanglingcentre.co....
*Match Rig Clip (size 1) : christchurchanglingcentre.co....
*Stonfo Knot covers (Large) : christchurchanglingcentre.co....
*Double Latch Box - christchurchanglingcentre.co....

[@SeaSmith]

For years I've been trundling out the harbor watching the mullet topping the surface and never given it a go myself - but this year you've convinced me! Thanks for the great video!

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

You must try it! I insist! And then you can come to the same Mullet Addicts Support group as me.

[@nigelmurgatroyd5027]

Hi Tom, popped in to the shop last Monday, just wanted to say many thanks for patience and service, thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking fishing, will let you know how it goes with the bar and dongle, many thanks again 👍

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Hey Nigel. I remember you well. It was great to meet you. I look forward to your report 😁

[@thesweetcornkid266]

Wonderfully informative. The mullet in my creek are increasing in numbers now, so I shall ramp up proceedings. Some great tips there, and a few new bits to get my hands on, I shall definitely 'Mullet' over!! 👀

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

🤣🤣 brilliant. I look forward to your mullet video mate...

[@taylor-eugenesimmons8615]

Wow!!!

[@NeilFridayNightFishingClub]

Great descriptive video Tom thank you !

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Thanks matey. Do you spin for the mullet?

[@carldawson832]

Cheers tom from G.Y

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Cheers Carl mate.

[@johnhitchiner8598]

Good video mate helpful for anyone having a go at mullet fishing

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Thanks mate. We have a big box from Italy by the way...

[@CaisterStu1062]

Great Video Tom, keep showing the tackle mate, it is great to see what is on the market, also thanks for tuition very handing to know, I stayed at the Riverside apartments in Christchurch last year, wish i had known that then will be good for when we return there.

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Thanks, mate. Although the wife doesn't like me "showing the tackle" publicly. 🤣 Next time your down, definitely give mullet spinning a go. It's far too much fun!

[@arronchurcher5665]

Brilliant video Tom👍👍👍

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Thanks mate

[@tillysgunstocks]

I'm glad I stocked up on isome worms before the rush now 😂 that little bait tub looks like it might be perfect solution for us fishing with prawns whilst wading... Always too lazy to trudge back to get a freshy...🤔

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Yeah, it's such a simple, but mighty useful little box!

[@JW-wp1qt]

Great video Tom, order placed! A short video of how you use that baiting needle would be very useful.

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

That sounds like something I can do tomorrow whilst I'm out fishing for the mullet... (I can then claim it's a "work" trip!) 🤣

[@user-vr9pj3sb3b]

Hi Tom, great instructional video. I only found your videos in January this year but have subscribed and watch as many as I can. Could you please tell me whether the hooks that you use for mullet spinner are barbed or not, I am new to this so it would help to know. Thank you

[@giannicorino]

thanks very informative and makes you want to go out and try. what size of the stonfo needle do you advise?

[@matthewchaddock5630]

Thanks Tom for the informative video, looking forward to some new Mullet videos soon. Will the shop be making up some spinner sets for sale again this year? If so I’ll reserve one please!

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Yes, I shall knock a few out as soon as I have a spare few hours :-)

[@richpeas1924]

Tom: bit of an upgrade to the spinner set up this year Me:Looks down at all the spinners I tied last week in antisapation 👀 Looking forward to getting down there though 🎣

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

😬😬😬 Tom : Runs for cover!

[@thomassmith8806]

Nice I’ll be trying the new set up, I used the previous video setup a couple of days ago and had a bass first cast 😂 I did use live common lug tho and not rag worm.

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Well that's a result, even if not the intended target. Interesting to hear you used lug. I've not tried that. Did the worm hold together ok after a few casts?

[@thomassmith8806]

@@christchurchanglingcentre5428 the worm lasted a few casts I was changing them quite often. When a bass had hit it poor mr lugworm was a bit worse for wear. However ended up with a few schoolies this way. I will be trying ragworm next as I have never caught a mullet.

[@bassblanker5359]

Great video and some interesting tweaks. Do you add a swivel up the line please? Because Mepps cause me no end of line twist issues 🤦‍♂

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

I don't mate. Sadly swivels do very little in real life!

[@bassblanker5359]

@@christchurchanglingcentre5428 Fair enough, any tips then on coping with the line twist please? At present I do 10 casts with a Mepps and then change to a SG Pencil type lure for two casts and retrieve the line through my finger and thumb under pressure to try and straighten out the line before going back to the Mepps, but, typically worry I am missing fish when managing the line🤯

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

That sounds very frustrating! What reel and line are you using?

[@jamescrawford3014]

Great video Tom. Will this set up work on thick-lipped grey mullet?

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Well, this is a strange one. I will say no, because the hundreds of hours I've put into mullet spinning over the years I've not caught a single thick. However, I am reliably informed, and by good anglers, that they do catch thicks on the spinner in certain parts of the UK.

[@AndyBrooks-rm3og]

Great video Tom, do they respond to the fly?

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

They sure do. We sell a lovely selection of mullet flies. Very popular now. I must do a video soon.

[@JW-wp1qt]

Another little mod to think about is using a titanium wire instead of fluoro, I’ve tried a low breaking strain (about 6lb I think) that I use for perch fishing. Small diameter but more rigid than fluoro so fewer tangles

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

I tried this last year, it worked brilliantly in theory, but I had the wire damage the mouth of a fish. I appreciate this could have been a one off, but it was enough to put me off.

[@JW-wp1qt]

@@christchurchanglingcentre5428 good point, I haven’t caught enough to find that out.

[@vern6573]

Hi Tom, possibly a stupid question coming your way, do you require to have any sort of of rod or fishing permit to fish that location ? Cheers & great videos as always.

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Hi mate. That's not a stupid question at all! If you want to fish in Christchurch Harbour you will need either a day permit, a yearly harbour ticket or an RDAA membership. The day permit is available through the Go Catch Fish app.

[@user-qz5bk6lr6e]

hi tom as you sell reels and i assume rods, why are they not on your website.

[@southshoreanglers8750]

I was gonna message you about this seems like you heard my thinking ahahaha

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

My wife often describes me as a psychic. Although she uses the word psychopath, but I know what she means.

[@gmy7813]

Can I ask what brand braid your using Tom thanks?

[@mattphilcarver6218]

How on earth do you hook the power isome worms? They're so skinny

[@xl250mon5]

Hi thanks for the video, which size wormer hooks im confused😣 on your link it says no4 is size 10 but you said size 6 wormer hook,which do I order ? Many thanks

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

The size 6 is the one you need.

[@xl250mon5]

@@christchurchanglingcentre5428 thank you,I can order everything from you now 👍

[@eynonr1]

Sorry to ask so may questions, but what knot do you use to attach your leader to the mainline please?

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

I use an Alberto knot. I use this for all my lure fishing, it's never let me down. It's quick and easy to tie (after a bit of practice of course) and is nice and small.

[@eynonr1]

@@christchurchanglingcentre5428 Many thanks, much appreciated

[@hatchie61fish-on29]

That was fun fake video last year

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

That was definitely one of my most fun videos!