They are slow-growing, long-lived and late-maturing fish. Maximum length 75cm, weight 4.5kg and a reported age of up to 25 years. Maturity occurs at about 9 years (42 cm) for males and 11 years (47cm) for females. How fast do mullet grow? 1.5-2.5 inchesAdults grow at a rate of 1.5-2.5 inches (3.8-6.4 cm) per year. […]
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Do Mullet Fish Have Gizzards?
The mullet is considered a vegetarian and is the only fish that has a gizzard, much like a chicken, that is used to grind up and digest plant material. Do mullets have gizzard? Most of the mullet species have a muscular, gizzard-like stomach that enables them to grind their food before it starts through an […]
Do Mullet Bite Hooks?
Mullet are nibblers, not biters, and will easily suck the bait off the hook without you noticing… For that reason, mullet is not a ‘set it and forget it’ style of fishing…you need to pay extra attention for the slightest bite or nibble! Can you catch mullet with a hook? Because they feed primarily on […]