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Flathead Mullet
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Common
Name: Flathead Mullet
Other
Names: Flathead Harder
Scientific Name:
Mugil Cephalus
Length:
Average 70cm
Weight:
Average weight of 1 - 2kg.
Habitat:
Found in rivers and dams including farm dams
that have some sort of natural food source.
Distribution:
Widespread throughout South Africa and can be found worldwide.
Bait:
Flathead mullet have a favourite food which is flying ants. They will
also eat small shrimp, prawns, worms and other items. Mullet are
scavengers and they will eat any floating scraps.
Description:
Small fish, grey, silver in colour with a small mouth and thick, fleshy
lips.
Fishing Strategy:
This species of mullet is regarded as a sport fish. They can provide an
excellent fight on light tackle.
Eating Quality: Excellent eating
Tackle:
- Light tackle will make a good fight
- Small hooks are recommended as the fish has a
small mouth
- Flathead mullets can be caught using fly
fishing tackle
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