How Do You Hook Mullet For Flounder Fishing?
Mullet is a species of small saltwater fish commonly used for bait in surf fishing, from a pier and for trolling behind a boat. Hooking mullet for flounder fishing requires a rig and sinker weight to anchor the bait fish on the bottom, where flounder feed. Flounder bury themselves in the sandy bottom to wait for bait fish before launching a surprise attack. Ocean conditions almost always require a pyramid sinker to hold the mullet near the sandy bottom where flounder lurk in waiting. Go flounder fishing around inlets during high tide, when this delicious game fish moves inshore to follow bait fish move in on the rising tide. Tie a flounder rig to a nap swivel on the main line using a clinch knot. (See Resources for instructions for tying a clinch knot.) Clip a 1-oz. pyramid sinker to the snap swivel so the hook rig hangs below. This setup holds the bait in a fixed position on the bottom, while allowing the hooked mullet to float or swim freely. Use a larger sinker up to 2 oz. in turbul
