Introduction to Fluke Fishing
Flounder, a breed of flat fish with an attitude not soon to be forgotten, are a prime catch for fishermen. Experts at hiding, they are so fast and stealthy that you may mistake them for a mere shadow. There are very few east coast fishermen who do not take pleasure in fishing for fluke. These flavorsome white fish are not only pleasing to the palate but also are tremendous fighters, creating a memorable fishing experience.
In the northeast you can find flounder near the shorelines as early as May. The warmer the water the more likely you are to find them hiding out seeking their favorite foods – sand eels, squid and other baitfish – and they can generally be found in shallow beach waters, bays and tidal river mouths. In the dead of summer, you can find flounder lurking as close as 30 feet from shore – or as far away as 120 feet. They like to stay in water temperatures that they are comfortable in but where food isn’t too far away. The cooler the temperatures, the closer to the shore they’ll be found. In the late fall, you’re going to find them making their annual trek down the coast towards the warmer waters on the Atlantic coast. Fluke are not fond of northeast winters.
Like fishing for any other type of fish, you probably have your own distinctive approach to fluke fishing, mostly dependent on the water’s depth. When fishing throughout the earliest and latest months of the season, you will probably do best in the shallows, typically at a deepness of roughly 20 feet (or less). It’s best to opt for regular tackle or a spinning rod. You should rig the jigs with squid, generally in the 1-4 oz range, then cast the rig directly down from the boat, which should be drifting at this time. You have to be sure that the jig is weighted sufficiently to sink toward the waterbed where the fluke feed.
Working your jig is critical – you can do this by raising and lowering it as your boat is drifting. Your best bet is to raise it between one and two feet from the bottom of the waterbed by lifting just the tip of the rod about two feet. The simply lower the jig slowly to attract the most attention.
Another effective method is to use the snap method. This is extremely helpful if you’re dealing with a school of lethargic fish as it gets their attention quickly. It is not complicated to use a snap method – simply wait until your line hits the bottom and snap it back – then allow it to go slack. Regardless of how lazy the fluke are feeling this will certainly get their attention.
After catching that first fluke, try to make note of where you are at and what equipment you are using. Triangulation is an effective method of pinpointing your location, and using a GPS system is the easiest method of notating position. GPS systems are also virtually indispensable when you are attempting to locate a school of fluke.
When the season starts to get hot, fluke will begin to stray from the shoreline. At this point, you’ll probably need to swap over to target fishing. This calls for spinner rigs, which are enjoyable to create, but they can also be found in high-quality bait and tackle shops. You’ll likely decide to try out a number of diverse pre-made spinners until you find your favorite. Once this is learned, you may even choose to design your own spinner rigs. Spinner rigs are not complex, and mostly consist of three eyes. The first and primary eye connects to the main line, eye two is attached via a sinker, and the final eye is connected to a leader.
If you want to make the most of your spinners, beads and a spinner blade are positioned above the hook. Your preferred types of bait and sinkers help guarantee that your line will drift in proximity to the waterbed and form a visual queue as the boat drifts by rotating the spinner blade ahead of the hook. It also creates a tremor that will attract the fluke’s attention.
If you are determined to catch more fluke than you need, use a combination of techniques. Deeper water rigs can help you catch more than you imagine as they move out to the cooler waters later in the season. Fortunately these rigs can help you catch fluke not only easily but quickly as well. Let’s not forget how tasty fluke are, and with squid strips on your spinner rigs and jigs you are liable to get a very pleasant surprise. Nearly every fisherman enjoys fluke fishing – these quick and simple tips can help guarantee that you know exactly what to do to catch your share of fluke.
When Fluke fishing it is important the use proper equipment, some supplies to consider are Penn Fishing Reels and Shimano Fishing Reel.
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