b'Rays can also be a problem and damage the net if you encounter one, lift the net to let them swim under and out.After netting it is wise to wash down the net with fresh water and remove any shells, seaweed or jellyfish to help keep it in good condition for the next trip down the beach.Smoked mullet is one of the best smoked fish and is seriously underrated by anyone who hasnt tried it.Especially fish found along the west coast in the surf in prime condition fat on plankton, the flavour and oily flesh makes them one of the better fish to smoke.Once tasted straight from the smoker, you might think twice about using it for bait.FIGZWIN a $100 Decoro Fishing Supplies voucher towards a new drag net.TWO TO BE WON!Email to enter: godzone@marlinmarketing.co.nz The net in this story was a 40m drag net made by Decoro Fishing Supplies in Mount Maunganui and retails for $279.Visit: www.decoro.co.nz(Terms & Conditions: Entries close 28/4/23, 2 x winners drawn 30/4/23) Muzza Pattinson preps the fat mullet full of roe ready to smoke.Golden mullet fresh from the smoker is one of the best going, dripping in oil and flavour. /FISHINGINGODZONE37'