The Mullet Run Fishing Blog

  Hey there, fellow anglers and adventure seekers! 🏖️🎣 Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world where fly fishing meets the exciting realm of beach snook and tarpon? Join us as we step into the shoes of Captain Jeff, the Lunkerdog, who's not only made a splash on YouTube with his big live mullet catches but is also transforming Fort Lauderdale into a premier fly fishing destination for snook and tarpon. 🌊🐟🎣 Captain Jeff: A Master of the Waves 🌊🐾 From big live mullet catches to the finesse of fly fishing, Captain Jeff's versatility on the water is truly remarkable. His journey from YouTube fame to becoming a prominent figure in the fly fishing scene underscores his passion and dedication to the craft. With a wealth of experience navigating the Fort Lauderdale waters, Captain Jeff's expertise is the compass guiding us through this thrilling adventure. Fly Fishing for Snook and Tarpon: A Whole New Level 🎣🐟 Picture this: standing on the sandy shore, the rhythmic ...

Hey there, fellow anglers and beach lovers! 🏖️🎣 Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of beach snook fishing during the fall mullet run? Join us as we embark on an unforgettable adventure alongside the seasoned Captain Jeff, affectionately known as the Lunkerdog, to unravel the secrets of landing those prized snook using live mullet as bait. 🌊🐟 The Fall Mullet Run: 🍂🐟 As the days grow shorter and the air takes on a refreshing crispness, nature's magic unfolds along the Fort Lauderdale beaches. It's the time of the year when the mullet run begins, an event that sends schools of these silvery baitfish migrating along the coast. And where there's mullet, there's bound to be snook lurking nearby, ready to feast on this seasonal bounty. Captain Jeff, the Lunkerdog: 🚤🐕 Step aboard Captain Jeff's boat and you'll immediately feel the excitement in the air. With years of experience navigating the waters of Fort Lauderdale, Captain Jeff is your ultimate...

Hello, fellow foodies! Today, we embark on a culinary journey like no other – bidding farewell to the classic chicken wings and embracing a snook-based diet for our family. Join us as we discover the delectable flavors and health benefits of this delightful fish, and witness how it transforms our dining table into a haven of gastronomic joy and nourishment. Chapter 1: Farewell, Chicken Wings 🍗 Saying goodbye to the beloved chicken wings was not an easy decision, but it was a step towards embracing a more sustainable and wholesome approach to our family's diet. While we'll always cherish the memories of game nights and finger-licking chicken wings, we are eager to explore new culinary horizons. Chapter 2: The Snook Revelation 🐟 Enter snook, the versatile and delicious fish that has captured our hearts and taste buds. Known for its mild flavor and firm, flaky texture, snook offers a delightful canvas for endless culinary experiments. From succulent snook tacos to zesty snook ce...

Welcome, fellow anglers, to the exciting world of snook fishing on the picturesque beaches of Florida! As the sun casts its golden glow and the waves crash against the shore, the thrill of reeling in legal-sized slot snook during the peak of snook season is an experience like no other. Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey with the one and only Lunkerdog, unraveling the secrets to beachside snook fishing success! "Understanding Snook Season and Regulations": Before we dive into the action, it's essential to familiarize ourselves with the regulations governing snook fishing. Snook season in Florida typically runs from May 1st to August 31st and September 1st to December 15th, allowing anglers the opportunity to target these prized gamefish. Remember to check the specific rules and regulations for the region you're fishing in to ensure compliance. "Timing is Key: Tides and Time of Day": One of the Lunkerdog's secrets to snook fishing success is ...

Calling all avid anglers and fishing enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for an exciting adventure in the sun-drenched waters of South Florida. Today, we're diving headfirst into the electrifying world of snook fishing during the fall bait migration. And guess what? We're unlocking the secret weapon: live chumming! Get ready to discover the advantages and unleash the snook-fishing magic like never before. "The Snook's Fall Feast: Bait Migration Extravaganza": As the temperatures begin to cool and the baitfish schools embark on their annual migration, the mighty snook gathers in South Florida's estuaries and inlets for an epic feeding frenzy. This is the perfect time to join the action, and live chumming adds a whole new level of excitement to the mix. "Live Chumming: The Snook Whisperer's Best Kept Secret": Live chumming is the ultimate technique that can turn an ordinary fishing trip into an unforgettable adventure. By introducing a steady stream of l...

People talk about "spots" as if these fish just sit on spots all the time. Well they dont, if you fish for snook you have to understand the patterns of these fish. We all know they like structures like docks and seawalls. The best thing you can do it get a good pair of sunglasses and keep your eyes open. Thats how we spotted this nice old snook. Subscribe to The 10 Second Fishing Show on Youtube

Originally intended as a relaxation underwater video, I freaked when I played back the footage and saw all the snook in the video. Underwater footage by CHIPfilmsTV

PARTS UNKNOWN - Got a headsup in the afternoon from Mike Grimm over at ReelReports.com that the snook were staccking up thick. Mike and his boy Payam crushed them in the earlier part of the day. We loaded up the buckets and headed on over. The first half of the session was Blowed-Out from an afternoon thunderstorm but when the wind stopped the snook turned on. All in all we must have landed at least 20 smell snook, fishing with 8lb gear. I will give you one quick tip - Use Small Hooks. Roll that highlight!

Mike Grimm checked into the Mullet Run Twitter feed with this pic of Scotty and his beach snook somewhere in undisclosed Pompano. If you arent following the Mullet Run on Twitter you are totally missing the bait. Follow the Mullet Run on Twitter

Fort Lauderdale - The Pre-pod white came in strong on the heels of that front and it lasted for a couple days and thinned right back out again. Steve from Atlantic Bait and Tackle got his keeper Snook and we were all real proud of him. Now that the pre-pod has fallen off we are back to waiting for the real bait to start showing up. Reports are sketchy, rumors of bait up around the Juno - Jupiter area are coming in hourly, all we can do is wait and try to dig up some 5 gallon buckets. NOTE: If you are gonna go podding and plan on begging for bait which is fine, at least show up with your own bucket so you aren't fishing right next to the guy that is giving you bait. Its called civility.

Fort Lauderdale - The ocean today was totally different than it was yesterday, and so was the bait. There were mild strains of Happy Bait up and down the beach from Oakland Park Blvd. as far south as Las Olas. The birds were alot harder to find, and therefore so was the bait. It's still Happy Bait, but no mullet. Its pilchard, cigar minnow, and sardine. But you know if anybody got bait today, we got bait. We sent out the Tweet this afternoon, and one fellow tweeter actually showed up! Grimm got our tweet about the bait and drove all the way from Davie , and ended up getting 3 snook, and a tarpon. We couldn't find the slot today, which shows just how pathetic the limits are, when you can't even get a fish in the slot even when you are fishing with chump baits like pilchard and sardine. Forget getting keepers on mullet, which is pretty much what the whole game is about anyway, but lets save that rant for another post. Anyway, it was sight casting time today. If you had a dec...

Lamont and I went out podding today. We saw massive schools of sardines and pilchards pushing up on the beach as the tide rose. We called a few friends and by 5:30 Drew, Steve, Joe, and I where knee deep in "Happy Bait" . Steve and Drew went home with keepers and we released about 8 more snooks . We also caught jacks and lady fish. My friend Tim saw us and joined the action.It was fun and I have not fished with that many "Happy Baiters" in a long time. Here is a Sneak Peek Exclusive video clip from Happy Bait The Movie . Drew catches his keeper Snook . We are all proud of him, seriously, and Happy Bait Everybody

PARTS UNKNOWN - Rick from Utah caught and released his first Snook. The water temperature was 93 degrees.