Thread: The mullet are running.

Actually about 3 weeks ago while walking along the beachfront, a very large school of mullet were spread about 100 yards across the front, and about 50 yards out. Right up to the wall. Never seen that before [ probably never been there at the right time]. Mullet jumping as far as you could see. The tailor won't be too far behind.

I can remember seeing utes with trays full of mullet at Scarborough beach as a lad.

Pity it tastes like crap

Mullet are one of the most important parts of the food chain in esturine and costal waters and I am sorry Guys But i cannot get excited about people still hauling tones of these fish out of the water.

Originally Posted by Vern

Pity it tastes like crap

Smoked Mullet - when I was younger we used to go to little shacks along the Florida coast in the States and have whole, smoked mullet. Many of them have closed as the high rises and condos have gone up, but those that remain still turn what to me was a bony and gross looking creature into a divine dining experience. Try the recipe and experiment. You won't be disappointed.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Mullet are one of the most important parts of the food chain in esturine and costal waters and I am sorry Guys But i cannot get excited about people still hauling tones of these fish out of the water.

You'd be even less excited a few years ago, when they were catching them in huge numbers, splitting them open on the beach, and only taking the roe. The rest was left for the tide and seagulls to dispose of!