Learn How to Tie Knots for Saltwater Fishing

Every fishermen needs to know certain knots to catch fish. Here is an excellent website to learn how to tie specific knots. Go to Proknot.com for free videos on how to tie certain knots.

The best knots to know are uni knot, palomar knot, and the dropper knot. Those are the easiest knots to learn and you will use them the most often.

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How to Use 4 Common Saltwater Rigs

 

Here are some common saltwater rigs and what they are used for:

 

 

 

 

The 2 Hook Bottom Rig- Spots, Croaker, Whiting, Trout, Gray Trout, Blues(small),

Flounder, and Pompano. Use #4 to 1/0 hooks except gold for Pompano.

 

 

     The Fish finder Rig- Puppy Drum and Striped Bass.

Use 2/0 to 7/0 hooks.

                                                Flounder Rig- Flounder and Pompano.
                                                    Use #2 to 2/0 hook preferably circle hooks.

 

The Fireball Rig- Snapper and Big Blues.

Use 1/0 to4/0 hooks

 

 

 

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Blue Crab As Bait

Once you have your blue crab caught, use a pair of scissors to cut off the legs at the shell, remove the key and shell. Then remove the lungs and all the extras from the crab. Basically what you have left is all the meat that is left. Cut the shell into thirds and run your hook into the leg knuckle of the crab. Then cast out. Some experts also place a white bead on the line to further attract the fish.

This type of bait is great for the drum family such as reds, black drum, croakers, and pompano.

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How to Catch Blues

You can find Bluefish in the Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to Florida, and in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico species is smaller than the Atlantic bluefish. They range from 1 pound  to 20 pounds and start showing up in March in the Carolinas. They migrate in schools and feed all hours of the day. You usually find them in the open ocean and in bays.
Bluefish is a fun saltwater fish to catch as they put up a fight and are not picky eaters. They roam in schools and are easy to catch either by trolling or casting into the surf.
They are a very aggressive feeders and can go on a feeding frenzy. The best time to catch them is during the evening and early in the morning hours. A good way to catch  them at night is to get a lighted red bobber, put it on the line, and set your depth of the bait  3 feet just off the bottom. Cast out  and wait for the action of the bluefish to hit. I've done this on the piers at night. Let the bobber drift until you get a hit and let the fun begin! I have also had success with this in the surf.
Most people use a fish finder rig and fish just the bottom. If you this method you might want to put some type  of floats on the rigs to keep the crabs off. You can buy these rigs pre-made at any tackle shop.
What bait should you use?
Anything will work such as shrimp, live shrimp, cut mullet, or any cut fish you might have caught earlier. For  artificial lures use anything shiny such as a diamond jig, spoons, buck tails, gotcha plugs, and plastic shad. When handling bluefish be careful of their teeth, and always use a metal black leader or a 30 pound tested braided line or monofilament line.
You can also make your own lure by taking a red coffee straw and cutting it into two inch pieces and placing it on a treble hook or any hook you want. Then jig your lure off the bottom. They like the red color because it looks like a wounded fish. You can also use surgical tubes on a hook and jig that.
What equipment to use?
Use a 7 foot fast action rod with either a spinning reel or bait casting reel with 15 to 25 pound monofilament line. These rods can be used in boats, on piers, docks, or jetties or even wading in the surf. If you are surf fishing use the same set up except the rod will be 10 to 12 foot fast action rod.


Bluefish are not hard to catch and a lot of fun to catch. They put a big fight. I hope these tips are useful and good luck fishing!
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4 Saltwater Rigs To Catch Fish

Here are some rigs for saltwater fishing:


double drop rig which is used to find the fish. You extend two dropper lines from the main line then attach a bead and hooks. Then add a sinker to the bottom of the rig. Most people use this rig to catch what ever is out there such as trout, flounder, whiting, and croakers. You can these rigs these yourself or you can buy them pre made at any tackle shop.

fireball rig is a double drop rig with floats attached the dropper lines. This keeps the crabs off your bait.This rig is good for blues and striped bass. You can buy these rigs premade also.


fish finder rig is also used to find the fish. Connect a swivel to the main line then attach a bead, then add another swivel to the main line then your leader, then the hook. Add your sinker to the first swivel. The bait will drift in the surf.


Another rig is the carolina rig where you attach a egg sinker to the main line, then a bead, then the swivel, then your leader and finally you add the hook. You can buy this rig pre made at any tackle shop.

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Where Are The Fish?

Location, Location, Location. I can't stress this enough. If you can't find the fish you are wasting your time.Why go home empty handed? In order to find the fish you have to read the beach. There is a lot of water out there that don't hold the fish. To read the beach visit http://readingthebeachtofish.webs.com.


Another method to use in finding the fish is the fan method.This is done by not casting in the same spot every time and you will find the fish. If using lures, cast your lure in the nine o'clock position and do the presentation of the jig you have selected, retrieve it, then cast in the ten o'clock position. Repeat the presentation, retrieve the jig and cast out in eleven o'clock position. Continue to cast out and retrieving until you get to the three o'clock position. If you don't get any strikes during these casts then you might want to move to another location until you find the fish.


Look for bait fish in the water. Usually if you find the bait fish there are fish in the area feeding on them. Also, watch for birds feeding by diving into the water. They are a good indication there are fish in the area.


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What Saltwater Reel to Buy

Saltwater fishing reels are categorized into two distinct kinds, spinning and bait casting.
Spinning reels are opened faced. You flip the bail and the line goes out when you cast. When you close the bail it stops the line from going out and makes it stationary.


Spinning reels handle smaller baits for light saltwater fishing. They are easier to use and are great for inshore saltwater fishing. They handle a line capacity of 8 to 15 pounds. They can be top ultra light reels, top light reels, and top heavy spinning reels.Top ultra light reels handle 6 pounds or less test line, top light reels handle 6 to 15 pound test line,  while heavy spinning reels handle 15 pounds and up. Heavy spinning reels are used for surf fishing to trolling and deep water fishing.


Bait casting reels are harder to use than spinning reels. With bait casting reels you have to put your finger on the line on the spool to control the action of the line. If not careful you get a backlash. This happens when you don't allow the right pressure from your thumb onto the reel. The backlash can become a real mess. This type of reel is more accurate and your line with the lure will go further out than the spinning reel. You can also use heavier line with this reel. Many saltwater fishermen use this type of reel for heavier lines and bigger fish .

Three things to consider when buying a reel are what kind of fish are you targeting, your method of fishing,and experience. Targeting the species of fish requires different rods and reels that enable you to catch fish under certain conditions. Your method of fishing plays an  important part. If fishing from a boat you are able to fight the fish better than fishing from land. Last but not least is your experience. If you new to fishing get the spinning reel. When you purchase either reel I would practice by putting on a weight on the end of the line and cast a few times with your new reel in the backyard or open space until you feel comfortable with it.


How to take care of your new reel?

After each fishing trip you need to take care of a new reel. Start by clipping the line off where it might  be worn, this is usually 10 to 12 feet from where you attached the lure. Wash the reel with baby shampoo on a wet rag. Again, using another wet rag,  wipe down the reel with tap water. This will get the salt off your reel. Do not spray the reel down directly. This might cause the salt to get inside the reel and ruin the inside .It is better to wipe it down with a wet rag. Then lubricate the moving parts with reel oil and wipe the excess with a dry rag. Then the reel is ready to go for another fishing trip.


Where to buy your saltwater reel? I would go to your local fishing tackle shop and ask the salesman questions about the reel you are interested in. I am sure he will steer in the right direction. Go luck fishing!


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How to catch Red Drum

Red drum also known as red fish, range from Maine to Florida including the Gulf of Mexico. They are part of the croaker family  and can be identified as reddish in upper body with a black spot on their tail.They usually don't migrate with spawning  from late summer to fall. Males mature at 4 years up to 30 inches with females maturing at 6 years and averaging 35 inches. They usually travel in schools and are a lot of fun to catch as they are fighters.


Red drum feed in shallow areas and eat shrimp, small crabs, and clams. You can find them where there is sandy, rocky, and muddy bottoms and they are bottom feeders. The fishing season is year round, but fall is the best time to catch them.


How do you catch them?
You can fish from shore or from a drifting boat. I've caught them near boat docks. You have to be quiet thought as they spook easy.


Fish on the bottom and use fish finder rigs with cut bait, crabs, squid, shrimp or clams. Live shrimp can also be used with a cork, although the best method is fish finder rig. You can also use spoons, buck tails, flies, or jig's.


For equipment I use a 6 to 7 foot moderate rod with 20 to 25 pound test line. If surf fishing use a 10-12 surf rod with a spinning reel with line in the range of 20 to 25 pound line.
Red drum are a lot of fun to catch as they put up a fight and their meat is very tasty too.


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When to Fish the Tides and Lure Selection

Here are some things to consider when surf fishing.


Tide is important. Most people fish the window 2 hours before high tide through 2 hours after high tide. The premise being the fish come in to feed during this time.


Weather is important. If it is cloudy it will dictate what color lures you will use. For soft plastics use dark colors such as black, gold and different shades of gray and bright colors such as chartreuse, chrome and white on sunny days.


Also considering the color of the water. If it is clear use a color that resembles the bait fish. If the water is stained use a neutral color such as blue and red. They appear neutral to the fish because of the water color.


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Surf Fishing The Quick Start Guide to This Exciting Sport

I remember starting out in surf fishing wondering where do I catch the fish? What techniques do I use? What type of tackle is required? Where do I find the bait? When is the best time to fish? How do I catch more fish? How do I catch the bigger fish like the old salt pros do?
I wanted to know the following:


What tackle to use without spending an arm & a leg!

How to catch free bait!


How to read the surf and find the fish!


How to know the best times to fish and when the bite will be on!


How to know when to change your technique and when to do it!


How to make your own surf rigs!


What lures to use to catch the big fish.


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Secrets to Catching More Fish

The weather and the moon phase affects the fish eating habits. You will tend to catch more fish during this time.


When a front moves in it affects the air temperature, barometic pressure, wind and sometimes temperature of the water.The fish are more actively feeding a few days before the front arrives.
This is the best time to fish. The fish will sense a change in the weather and will feed more heavily.


After the front moves through wait a couple of days for things to settle down before you fish again. The fish have to become accustom to the weather change.


The moon phase also plays an important role.The best time to fish is dawn and dusk, but the moon phase will also play a role.You will increase your chance of catching more fish during the moonrise and moonset. Fish 90 minutes before each and you will catch more fish. The weather and moon do affect the fish and their eating habits.




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Who Else Wants To Catch More Flounder?

There are two types of flounder. Summer flounder and Southern Flounder. The Summer Flounder is more aggressive but both require patience to fish. Summer flounder mature sexually at three years. The average fish is about 16 to 20 inches in length and weight between 4 to 6 pounds.
Both like hang out in 50 to 80 degrees water temperature. They migrate in inshore shallow areas during the spring and out to deeper water in the winter.

Flounder follow the bait fish. You find the bait fish in the water you will find the flounder. The bait fish are squid, shrimp, sand worms, smelt, sand eels, bloodworms, mud minnows, finger mullet, crabs and menhaden.


The best live bait to use are mud minnows in the spring then menhaden in the fall. Hook the bait in the lips. With shrimp hook them in the horn. Some people use small (finger) mullet in the summer months. Pro fishermen try to use whatever is abundant in the water to attract flounder. Most of the time you check and change your bait every 15 to 20 minutes. If you don't catch any fish within a hour it is time to move. They are just not there.


What type of tackle to use?

Basically all you need is a 7 Ft medium action rod with 12-14 lb test line on it. The reel is your choice but you don't need anything fancy just a saltwater reel.


The standard type of rig to use is sliding 1/2 to 2 oz egg sinkers on a steel leader with a tie on a #1 to 3/0 wide-gap or circle hook.. If you plan to make your own rig use 20 lb monofilament line as a leader. You can also add beads to the leader if you decide to make them yourself. If you want to learn how to tie knots the best place to learn is animated knots by grog. There are all kinds and types of rigs you can buy at a tackle store.


The best lures to use are small spoons, spinners, and anything with a feather on it such as a bucktails.
You want to work the water on an outgoing tide . Look for eddy's in the water or around any structure in the water. Flounder usually ambush their bait in the current. Work your bait slowly on the bottom. Flounder will mouth the bait at first so be patient, real patient to reel them in. When they do strike it will be real subtle with a slight pull on it. Again you have to be patient when reeling them in.

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How to Catch Saltwater Pompano

Pompano ranges from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico but is found mainly from Chesapeake Bay to Florida. Some people call them Florida Pompano. They average about 3 pounds. The best time to catch them off the Carolinas is late summer to early fall and in Florida  it is spring and fall. Pompano like water temperature at 81 to 90 degrees F.

They can be found along sandy beaches, oyster bars, and in turbid waters such as bridge pilings. For the bridge pilings try to find good tide movement.
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A pompano has a flatten oval shaped body with a small mouth and a deeply forked back fin. Their color are usually a silver shading with fins that are gold toned.They resemble a permit but not as big. (Permits average about 25 to 30 pounds).


The equipment you will need is a 7 to 8 foot fast action rod with a spinning reel with 8 lb monofilament line. Put on a 1/4 to 1/2 ounce egg sinker above the swivel tied to your leader. The leader should be 12 to 18 inches of 20 lb monofilament tied directly with your line using a surgeons knot or a uni knot. Tie on a #6 hook for your bait.


For live bait use fiddler crabs, sand fleas, sandworms, bloodworms, and small pieces of shrimp. Fiddler crabs can be found on deserted beaches at low tide. Sand fleas can be dug up with a shovel at low tide on the beach while sandworms, bloodworms, and shrimp can be purchased at your locate bait shop. To fish for pompano allow your bait to rest on the bottom for a couple of minutes, then slowly retrieve it. Pompano will hit hard and are always searching for food.


For artificial bait you can use 1/4 to 1/2 ounce yellow or white bucktail jig. One trick is to trim the hair of the bucktail to the bend of the hook. Pompano are short strikers so you will catch more fish. You can also Texas-rigged rubber worms.To find out how to rig a Texas rig rubber worm go to wikihow or you tube. They have some examples you can view.


If you catch a pompano you can be sure there is a school around as they swim in schools. The best time to catch them is early morning or late afternoon on a flooding tide. Look along the beach for a lot of sand fleas holes and cast there. They usually congregate there in the water waiting for the sand fleas to be swept offshore in the water.


Pompano are not hard to catch so go out there and try your luck. Happy Fishing!!!


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7 More Tips For Saltwater Fishing

8. Most anglers try to set the hook too soon. Wait a few seconds before setting the hook. A good indication of when to set the hook is when the fish puts pressure on the line.


9.When releasing a fish use wet hands to handle the fish. It helps the fish.


10. A tired fish needs more help when releasing it. Move the fish's body a little until his respiratory system is restored.


11. Occasionally soak your reel in fresh water for several hours to remove saltwater from the reel and line.


12  Check and cut back your line if it feels gnawed or rough. This prevents the line from breaking when landing a fish.


13. Try to use fresh bait instead of frozen bait. In the case of shrimp go to the local market and buy  shrimp that is fresh. You will get more strikes.


14.To use scented baits rig them like you would natural baits but reel them in slowly, as slow as you can.


15. When presenting lures and fresh bait try to immolate the fish's natural prey.
These tips should get you going to a more enjoying fishing trip.


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Fishing Rod Basics

Ever been to your favorite fishing store and looked at all the fishing rods available and wondered which one to choose?
Here are some things to consider:
What size lures or bait are you going to use?
What type of fishing are you going to do?
There are three basic types of rods to choose from:
     1. Fly fishing Rod-start out with a prepackaged outfit in the 6 to 8 pound range. The larger pounds are for larger fish. Prices vary with the manufacturer.
     2. Spinning Rod - my favorite. These types of rods are the most popular today. They can be used either for heavyweight or lightweight fish. I  recommend a 7 to 8 foot rod so that it is not too long and not too short. They are great for inshore fishing .These rods are used with spinning reels  hence the name spinning rods. They are perfect for beginners  because of the backlash problem with casting reels. You can also cast a smaller lure such as 1 to 4 ounces on a spinning rod. Look at the base of the rod where the handle is. It will give the specs of the rod. The recommended lure weight and line weight of the rod. They can be used either for heavyweight or lightweight fish. Generally speaking a good quality rod with have graphite guides distance 1 foot apart. This is the part you run your fishing line through. Action is important and we will discuss that later.

      3.Casting rods-use these with casting reels. Pound for pound these rods are stronger then spinning rods. They have smaller guides since the line is coming straight off the spool. Also more guides are used to prevent the line from touching the blank. Casting rods are used for jigging and bottom fishing and handle heavier lures than spinning rods.
4. Surf rods-These rods are used on the beach and are designed to cast further out into the ocean. Bottom fishing is what these rods are used for. They range in size from 10 feet and up. If you plan to cast all day long a 12 to 15 can be hard to use. A good surf rod to get is a 12 footer with a lure weight of 6 ounces and you can also put it bait on it and stick it in the sand spike.

There are three main types of action of a fishing rod:
(The flexibility of a rod is its action and describes the bend of the rod when it loaded with a fish).
1. Fast action is where most of the bend is at the tip. The fishing rod is considered stiff.
2.Moderate action is where the bend is at the tip plus in the middle part of the rod.
3.Slow Action: This rod is the most flexible, it bends well into the butt end of the rod.
Which should you buy? It depends on the fish you are targeting. If you just starting out to fish I would recommend the moderate or medium action.




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7 Tips for Better Saltwater Fishing

In the following you should find some helpful tips for the pro and novice alike.

1. You want lures that are bright and shinny. Before putting them away in the tackle box rinse them off and dry them.


2 You will get more strikes if you don't use a wire leader. Use  50 lb monofilament instead. If using a wire leader don't use a swivel.  Make a loop in the line with a Haywire Twist, and tie the doubled mono to the line loop with an Albright knot.


3. For the best lure action use a loop knot when attaching the lure to the line.


4. When fishing turbulent water use top water lures. The fish see them better.


5. Use circle hooks when possible.Their hookup rate is as good or better than the conventional J-hook. They also won't tear up a fish's throat.


5.To keep bait fresh and alive, wrap the bait in newspaper instead of just setting it on ice in a cooler. The bait will last longer.


6. Cool water is critical in keeping live bait alive. Incoming water is the best way to circulate oxygen to the bait but it an aerator is used change the water every few hours to remove the waste and replace the oxygen in the water.


7.The best way to connect a large diameter line to a smaller line is to use a connector knot as it passes through the rods guide better.


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Basic Saltwater Gear You Need

Before you start fishing be sure to get a saltwater fishing license if required in your state.
Before you start your exciting journey into the fishing world there are some basic equipment you will need before you catch the big one.
A fishing rod and reel. When choosing a rod and reel make sure it is suited for saltwater fishing. Also consider if the rod and reel are balanced. If you purchased the combo at a tackle store then chances are it is balanced. If you are new the sport go to Walmart, an ebay store, or even local tackle shop. Tell the salesman what kind of fish you want to catch ad they set up with a good rod and reel combo.
If you are a amateur fishmen get a spinning reel; don't start out with a bait casting reel. They are too much to handle if starting out.Try to get a medium action rod about 7 ft or greater with fishing line of 12 lbs or more. You can use it in the surf and on the pier. In saltwater fishing I tend to wade alot in the surf with lures.


If you planning to bottom fish with bait or use lures you need a leader. Unlike freshwater fishing those saltwater fish have teeth and will bite your line off!!


You need a pair of pliers to handle the fish and a small tackle box to hold your lures, hooks,leaders, bobbers, and weights.


For bottom fishing the hooks you can use is a size 4 and I find the circle hooks work best, and for weights try #1 or more pyramid weight or a bank weight. If the surf is choppy and your bait is rolling around in the surf increase the weight size.


The best time to fish I find is high tide. If you want to catch flounder go at low tide.


If you plan on using lures try spoons, 2 in plastic grubs, top water plugs, and anything you like.Just reel the lure in slow.

The best bait for bottem fishing is to use is shrimp. All fish will hit shrimp. Hook 'em in the back with your hook and cast out there!!!


Other gear you will need is a small cooler with ice to keep your bait cool. Also good to put your catch in to keep your fish fresh.


Sunglasses, sun screen, hat, snacks, cellphone and something to sit on.


Hope this helps you get started in the wonderful sport of saltwater fish!!!!


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Finding the Fish

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Discover Techniques To Catching Spotted Seatrout

These tasty fish can be found in the Gulf of Mexico up the eastern coastline to Virginia.The average size is 1 to 2 pounds with some attaining 5 lbs. 17  lbs 7 oz is the world record. Seatrout are part of the drum family of fish. They are known as salmon trout, seatrout, black trout, winter trout, gator trout, and spotted weakfish to name a few. They have black spots on their tail, back, and dorsal fins. They have a white belly with silver, yellow body.
What is the time of year to fish?
You can find them in water temperature in the low 60's to low 80's. In the winter they migrate to deeper water.
What do they eat?
They eat shrimp, preferable live shrimp and other crustaceans. The bigger seatrout eat small fish such as mullet., pigfish, and pinfish.
Where To find them?
Near shore in grassy areas and sandy bottoms. They can be located near a pier or inshore where there is grass.
How to Catch Them?
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Try fishing early mornings and late evenings. You can also catch them on overcast days.
They spook easily. If the fish sees you he will move. Sometimes they can be hard to catch.
One technique is throw a lighted float at night in the water and fish around the float with live shrimp.
People do catch them from the pier. Throw a float out with 2 to 3 ft of line on it with live shrimp early in the morning and make a popping noise with the float. This is a fast whipping action of the rod from 2 o'clock position to 11 o'clock position. That noise attracts seatrout thinking another one is eating.
For lures use floating castana and the boone spinana . Twitch the bait  erratically and wait. Red and white seem to be the best color. You can also use Mirr-o-Lure's Top Dog and walk it across the water. Try silver or gold spoons, or bucktails. For soft plastics try the curly tails with 1/4 oz jig head.
For Equipment use a 6 to 8 ft fast  action spinning rod with 10-20 lb fishing line. The hooks can be 1 to 5 in size.
One word of caution, in most states there is a size limit to them and how many you can catch.. Check with State Game & Wildlife people. Or you can ask your local bait and tackle shop for the size and creel limits. Happy Fishing!!!


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Three Methods of Catching Flounder

Ever want to catch flounder?


There are many ways of catching flounder but the three easiest ways are using a bobber, using the fan method on the beach, and dragging your bait under a pier or around a dock.
When using a bobber you want to position the bait about a foot to six inches  off the bottom. Use a 2/0 size circle hook. You can use cut bait, shrimp,  cut shrimp, mud minnows, and finger mullet. When using mud minnows or  finger mullet hook them thorough the lips. If you are using live shrimp hook them just behind the horns on their head. Just let the bobber set there until you catch a fish. If it is a flounder hitting your bait the bobber will go thump. Wait at least thirty seconds before you set the hook. You have to be patient with flounder as he has to swallow the hook.


Another method is using the fan method. Here you cast your lure or bait in different positions to cover more ground. For example cast at the 10 o'clock position and drag your lure or bait across the bottom as slow as you can until fully retrieved. If you don't catch any fish cast again at the 11 o'clock position and retrieve slowly again. If you don't catch a fish then continue this pattern until  after you get to the 3 o'clock position after which time you can physically move to the next area to fish, then start the fan method again. With the fan method you cover more ground thus probability of  finding the fish.


The last method of catching flounder is jigging near a post on the pier or a dock. You start at one end of a pier and jig a lure or bait next to a post or piling say maybe 10 to 15 times to catch flounder. If you don't get a strike then move on to the next post working your way down the pier or dock until you catch something. Another thing you can do is cast your lure or bail  directly underneath the pier between the post and reel it in slow as slow as you can. This will also produce strikes from flounder. Again they like to ambush their prey so take it slow and of course be patient when they do bite before reeling them in.


When catching flounder you might want to use a fishing net because they flop around a lot and get off the hook. But most importantly have a good time fishing; it's a wonderful past time and good luck to you!


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