Mullet Fishing 2022: Activities & Objectives

Activities and Objectives

Re-check accuracy of digital scales	- 100% accurate @2.5/5.0/7.5/10.0lb, rechecked 05/03/22
Identify new locations to fish	- Not done
Visit new locations during spring 2022	- Not done
Identify earliest fishing opportunities	- Done; exploratory trips in late March and early April
Safely release 100% of mullet hooked	- Done
Catch mullet earlier in the year than in 2021	- Not done, but only 3 days late
Catch more mullet than in 2021	- Not done
Ensure more fishing trips than in 2021	- Not done
Catch mullet at some more new river locations	- Not done
Catch mullet at some more new coastal venues	- Not done
Revisit some other neglected locations	- Done, although only minimally
Improve upon previous 'top 5' and 'top 10' total weights	- Not done
Improve upon previous average weight per fish	- Equalled previous year
Improve upon previous ratio of fish per trip	- Equalled previous year
Improve upon previous ratio of fish landed	- Done, but only marginally
Catch another 6lb/+ mullet	- Not done
Catch a 4lb/+ mullet on the 1st or 28th day of any month	- Not done
Catch some more thin-lipped mullet	- Done, but only one
Catch a 3lb/+ thin-lipped mullet	- Not done
Actively target golden-grey mullet	- Not done

Worst possible 'fail' scenarios:

Hooking one of those really stupid big white ducks...

Having to be rescued from the mud

Barbed fish hook in the 'nads

Drowned in the process

Last updated 08.06.23