Why do mullet jump so much

Posted December 4, Link to post Share on other sites. Hey buddy, I've heard so many different opinions on the subject. My 2 cents.

Gad 4, Posted December 4, Found this,I have also been told a 3rd reason was to also attempt to get rid of parasites. Posted December 5, Dudzy 7 Posted December 5, Rocket75 Posted December 5, Nickers 1. Travis 46 Posted December 5, Gad 4, Posted December 5, Join the conversation You can post now and register later. Reply to this topic Insert image from URL. Followers 0. Go to topic listing. What Should I Do?

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The research of Hoese suggests that Sea Mullet use this second category of movements to fill the pharyngobranchial organ an area at the back of the throat with air. The trapped air is believed to allow the fish to remain active in water of low oxygen concentration for about five minutes. Several interesting lines of evidence support this theory. The number of jumps is correlated with the concentration of oxygen in the water.

The less oxygen, the more jumps. Secondly, Sea Mullet feed during the day often in bottom sediments that have low oxygen concentrations. Jumping occurs much more commonly during the day. Sea Mullet rarely jump at night. The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands. You're likely to get crushed by one of a variety of species including jumbo trout, redfish, snook, jacks, tarpon and bluefish.

Other times, mullet just sort of mill about the surface, often with their dorsal fins exposed. When you see this behavior, cast a jig or soft-plastic lure such as the D. Often, well-camouflaged predators such as trout and snook lie under them in wait. Due to variables such as a high sun, sluggish tide, or others, they might not be willing to expend the energy to attack mullet on the surface, but they'll sure eat a shrimp that comes to them.

The real mystery is why mullet seem to jump for joy or sport. Fish on any saltwater inland waterway in the state, and in most large freshwater lakes, and you'll notice individuals leaping as high as three feet and falling onto their sides. Here's what I tell people:. There are only theories. It's possible that mullet jump to shake off clinging parasites.

It's possible that Florida mullet fish jump during the spawning season to break open their egg sacks, in preparation for the spawn.