SeaSerpent123 Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Taking my kids out tomorrow and going to get some live pilchards. I know, not mullet but I guess it's the next best thing. My question is this. Should I rig a 6 foot leader with a 8 ounce sinker on it to keep the bait along the bottom for tarpon? Never really targeted them before but figured I would hit channel 2 or 5 bridge. Would love to watch my now grown son and daughter hook a big one and struggle. lol Would be hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennF Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Depends on the time of day and how hard the current’s ripping. 8oz feels a little heavy at channel 2 or 5. Barrel sinker half that size should do. I like columns 68-70 down south and 6’ 60-80lb leader should do nicely. Keep an eye out for Don in a beat up flats boat (looks a little like a Carolina skiff). If there’s mullet around he’ll sell you a couple. If you get some keep your livewell lid down or they jump right out. Tip him and he’ll give you a couple dead mullet you can chunk with. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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