Head vs. Tail Hooked Mullet: Underwater Comparison
- By: Tony Acevedo
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Properly presenting a live mullet is key to getting a fish to strike your bait.
There are 2 main ways to hook a mullet – through the head or through the tail – but each has its place depending on the conditions.
This video is going to demonstrate when and why you should hook through the nose or the tail to get the proper presentation out of your live mullet.
Enjoy!
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Thanks Tony!
You’re welcome Nathan!
Great video Tony!
Thanks Paul!
Thank you Tony
You’re welcome Rodney!
Great video and explanation!
Thanks Lennie!
Great advice I hadn’t thought about when to hook in mount vs tail! As always Tony you do a great job in explaining how to and why!
Thank you for the great feedback Russ!
Thanks you
You’re welcome Johnny!
Thanks for a great refresher . I learned this tactic years ago and it’s worked well throughout the years.
You’re welcome Marc!
Well done Tony. Thanks
You’re welcome Larry!
Great tips Tony.
Thanks Ron!
It’s always great to see live videos of baits in action!
Thank you for the great feedback Paul!