Mullet Madness

🎣 Mullet Madness

When the mullet are running, South Aussie fishos know it’s time to grab the rods, floats, and a handful of bread or pellets. Mullet fishing is fast-paced, accessible, and downright addictive — especially when they’re schooling thick near jetties and river mouths.

Here’s how to get in on the madness.

📍 Where to Find Them

Mullet love structure, flow, and shallow zones — making them perfect for land-based fishing across SA.

Hot spots include:
– Port River and surrounding creeks
– Christies Beach Jetty and the Onkaparinga River mouth
– Semaphore and Brighton Jetties
– Estuaries and tidal inlets with broken sand and weed flats

🎣 The Right Setup

You don’t need fancy gear to chase mullet — just the right rig and a bit of patience.

– Light spinning rod (6–7ft)
– 6–8lb line with a pencil float or quill
– Small long-shank hook (size 10–12)
– Bait: small pieces of soft burley mix or finely chopped pellets

Float fishing lets you keep your bait suspended — right where mullet feed — and you’ll see the bite before you feel it.

🧴 The Burley Edge

Mullet are grazers. A consistent scent trail keeps them feeding longer — and that’s where a little oil goes a long way.

– Soak a sponge with Tassie Salmon Fish Oil Mix™
– Place it in your burley bucket or drip it from the jetty
– Combine with your favourite burley mix or pellets to draw them in naturally

You’ll get more action without overfeeding the water.

🦑 Bonus Species While You Wait

The best thing about mullet spots? They’re multi-species zones.

– Drop a crab net with a sponge soaked in oil while you float fish
– Have a squid jig on standby — they often cruise close to the light lines
– Cast into nearby channels or rocky edges for bream or flathead

One setup. Multiple chances.

🎯 Wrap-Up

Mullet may not be the biggest prize — but when they’re on, they’re unbeatable for fun, pace, and accessibility.
And with the right float, burley, and a few smart extras, you’ll turn casual fishing into mullet madness in no time.

It’s simple, it’s seasonal, and it’s pure South Aussie fishing.