Mullins’ midmorning moves

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Over the course of the first two days of competition, David Mullins brought in a combined 33 pounds, 12 ounces which had him sitting in sixth place coming into Day 3. Mullins made an early run to Dunns Creek.
Over the course of the first two days of competition, David Mullins brought in a combined 33 pounds, 12 ounces which had him sitting in sixth place coming into Day 3. Mullins made an early run to Dunns Creek.
Dunns Creek has traditionally been a popular area, so it wasn’t surprising that Mullins had company early on Day 3. Jonathan Kelley started within sight of Mullins.
Dunns Creek has traditionally been a popular area, so it wasn’t surprising that Mullins had company early on Day 3. Jonathan Kelley started within sight of Mullins.
Jay Yelas was also present on the other side of the creek.
Jay Yelas was also present on the other side of the creek.
Mullins has had to deal with company all week in Dunns Creek, but luckily, he will have less competitors to deal with on Day 3 given the fact that the field size is cut in half.
Mullins has had to deal with company all week in Dunns Creek, but luckily, he will have less competitors to deal with on Day 3 given the fact that the field size is cut in half.
It didn’t take long for Mullins to hook up with his first keeper of the morning.
It didn’t take long for Mullins to hook up with his first keeper of the morning.
No. 1 is a good fish. Roughly a three-pounder.
No. 1 is a good fish. Roughly a three-pounder.
In the box he goes.
In the box he goes.
Dunns Creek is all about the current. With that said, Mullins is targeting anything that breaks the current such as trees, lay downs, undercut banks and lily pads.
Dunns Creek is all about the current. With that said, Mullins is targeting anything that breaks the current such as trees, lay downs, undercut banks and lily pads.
Mullins relied heavily on a vibrating jig early on Day 3. He was making pinpoint casts and skipping the bait under overhangs and any other tight areas.
Mullins relied heavily on a vibrating jig early on Day 3. He was making pinpoint casts and skipping the bait under overhangs and any other tight areas.
Dunns Creek is a long and winding creek. Mullins would fish a stretch for 10-30 minutes, then make a move to another stretch.
Dunns Creek is a long and winding creek. Mullins would fish a stretch for 10-30 minutes, then make a move to another stretch.
With such an abundance of cover (some visible and some not), Mullins had to deal with getting hung a decent bit.
With such an abundance of cover (some visible and some not), Mullins had to deal with getting hung a decent bit.
Keeper No. 2 short lined Mullins right at the boat.
Keeper No. 2 short lined Mullins right at the boat.
No. 2 is about a one-pounder.
No. 2 is about a one-pounder.
A beautiful day had the locals out enjoying the St. Johns River on Day 3.
A beautiful day had the locals out enjoying the St. Johns River on Day 3.
Keeper No. 3.
Keeper No. 3.
As Cliff Prince and Drew Benton analyzed on Bassmaster LIVE Mix, the bass will spawn in the small pockets like the one in this photo. It allows the fish to get out of the current, and they don’t have to go far. “These fish only move about five feet when they decide to spawn,” said Prince.
As Cliff Prince and Drew Benton analyzed on Bassmaster LIVE Mix, the bass will spawn in the small pockets like the one in this photo. It allows the fish to get out of the current, and they don’t have to go far. “These fish only move about five feet when they decide to spawn,” said Prince.
Mullins rotated a few different baits, but stayed pretty consistent with the vibrating jig. A lot of his bites would come right on the bank, which may indicate it was a spawning fish. When Mullins would miss a fish, he would follow up with a Texas rig.
Mullins rotated a few different baits, but stayed pretty consistent with the vibrating jig. A lot of his bites would come right on the bank, which may indicate it was a spawning fish. When Mullins would miss a fish, he would follow up with a Texas rig.
After making a move to the main river, Mullins boated No. 4.
After making a move to the main river, Mullins boated No. 4.
After fishing the outside row of lily pads on the main river stretch for about 20 minutes, Mullins decided to make the move to Rodman Reservoir.
After fishing the outside row of lily pads on the main river stretch for about 20 minutes, Mullins decided to make the move to Rodman Reservoir.