Read more about these great inshore fishing lures to cast during the mullet run.
September 22, 2015
By David A. Brown
Sizable artificial lures that mimic the profile and erratic motion of fleeing mullet will fool a variety of predators during the annual mullet run. Here’s a selection of top fishing lures to have in your tackle when the action boils to the surface.
D.O.A. Baitbuster D.O.A. Baitbuster. This lure has been a favorite of veteran guides and anglers targeting tarpon and other big inshore gamefish in Florida and elsewhere. It’s available in four different weights for casting and trolling. ($5.39–$5.99; doalures.com)
Z-Man Mulletron LT Z-Man Mulletron LT. Boasting a lifelike appearance, an innovative line-through harness and a nimble wedge tail, the Mulletron LT offers the kind of realism that gamefish simply can’t resist. ($9.99–$12.99; zmanfishing.com)
LiveTarget Hollow Body Mullet LiveTarget Hollow Body Mullet. Available in three sizes, LiveTarget’s Hollow Body Mullet features a walk-the-dog action to go along with its realistic profile and color schemes. ($12.99; mustad-fishing.com/livetarget)
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Savage Gear Pulse Tail Mullet Line-Through Savage Gear Pulse Tail Mullet Line-Through. The design of this bait is based on a 3D scan of an actual mullet and features a tail that enticingly swings from side to side during the retrieve. ($15.99–$24.99; savagegear.com)
Heddon Saltwater Super Spook Heddon Saltwater Super Spook. The flagship of the famed Zara Spook topwater series comes in a wide range of colors, all with heavy-duty hardware and the famous built-in, zigzagging action that’s been tricking gamefish for decades. ($8.99; lurenet.com)
MirrOlure Top Dog MirrOlure Top Dog. The iconic Top Dog counts on its proven surface action, fish-calling rattles and reflective flash finish to get the attention of gamefish and convince them to commit. ($10.99; shopmirrolure.com)
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River2Sea Whopper Plopper River2Sea Whopper Plopper. Available in four sizes and a variety of color schemes, the Whopper Plopper features a gyrating tail that creates an inviting surface disturbance while the lure still tracks straight to help fish zero in. ($13.64–$17.84; river2seausa.com)
Storm Rattlin’ Saltwater Chug Bug Storm Rattlin’ Saltwater Chug Bug. The loud pops and splash produced by this lure’s concave face ring the dinner bell for predators. The strong trebles and hardware are made to survive battles with big, powerful fish. ($10.49–$11.29; rapala.com)
Shimano’s Current Sniper Shimano’s Current Sniper. The internal weight of Shimano’s Current Sniper slides back during the cast to extend distance and springs forward upon landing for a balanced attitude that enables the desired jerk and suspend retrieve. ($12.99–$14.99; fishshop.shimano.com)
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