[luv2fishNC]

I have always caught sea mullet on a regular or handmade bottom rig and shrimp or sand fleas. I have been reading that a double spec rig tipped with shrimp is the best way to catch them. Anyone done this? Are we talking about an old style double spec rig? Any links or pics?

 

[roostertail24]

Yeah I would imagine the common spec rig. The little colorful jigs that you attach a sinker to one of the loops.

 

[J_Cross]

That's the one but you have to tie a dropper loop for the sinker.

 

[luv2fishNC]

How do you fish it? Just reel it in slow? 2 or 3 oz weight?

 

[J_Cross]

We drift fish with them. Just tip the jigs with fresh shrimp. Usually 1-2 oz. bank sinkers will be sufficient.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

We drift fish with them. Just tip the jigs with fresh shrimp. Usually 1-2 oz. bank sinkers will be sufficient.

This is how we always did it. Good rig for gray trout too. Sometimes the grays like it jigged up and down a little.

 

[trigger22]

Same as mentioned by J_Cross and NeuseRvrRat. My favorite speck rig is the Speckline Speck rig. The leader is longer and allows you to add the dropper loop in a better position. With the others, I usually end up untying them and moving things around a little.

 

[wvlheel]

1. I assume you can use these in the surf
2. Do you tip them with bait ?

 

[J_Cross]

I have never tried so I can't answer that one.

 

[stevef]

Sea Mullet & Spec Rigs

Don't overlook Fishbites Bloodworm! I hear the real thing is selling in excess of $10 for 10 of the things and the Fishbites version is equally effective. Sea Mullet, gray trout, spot, croakers, and hogfish all are caught on the spec rig & Fishbites combo. Spec rigs come in sizes. The 1/8th oz. size is probably the best all-around size. Drift until you find a concentration of fish, then anchor. Use a regular bank sinker just heavy enough to bounce bottom while drifting. They'll fill your cooler and later, your tummy (except that one gray trout you're allowed to keep).

 

[Drum Runner]

I always keep some fish bites on me.
Bloodworm, shrimp, crab, and squid.

Does it work? Most of the time I can catch fish on fish bites.
Had a few times when the bite died out and switched to the real thing to keep catching.