subject: Tips For Catching Flounder [print this page] The flounder is sought after by many anglers and there are several different reasons why they are so popular. For one thing, the flounder is a great tasting fish that'll make your mouth water. Another reason they are sought out is for the challenge they provide. The flounder is an unusual species that can be harder to catch than other types of fish. This is partly because you'll need to go out about thirty miles from the shore to find them.
Flounders prefer being in waters with sandy bottoms but they can be found around reefs and other structures. They look for places they can settle into and wait for food to come by. They are a flatfish with both eyes on the same side of its head. When they're first born they have one eye on each side but then as it begins to age it goes through a stage of metamorphosis and one of it's eyes will migrate to the opposite side.
The flounder averages about fifteen inches in length but they can grow up to about three feet long when the conditions are right. They are a predator fish that hide out and wait for their prey to swim by and then they'll strike out and capture it. When you're seeking out the flounder there are a few things that you can do to help make each fishing trip more productive.
3 tips for catching flounder:
1. Fishing rigs are one of the best methods to use when seeking out flounder. This is because they are usually near the bottom of the water and fishing rigs helps you get your bait where it'll do the most good. You'll need to choose the best rig for your specific situation because there are different types and some will work better than others depending on where and when you're fishing.
2. Drift fishing is an excellent method to use when seeking out flounder because you can get the bait on the bottom where they are located. Drift fishing allows the bait to move across the bottom in a natural way making it even more enticing.
3. Having the right bait is necessary if you want to reel in the flounder.
Live bait is always the best option and some of the best live baits include bluefish, mullet, shrimp, small sharks and minnows. Make sure that any bait that you use is fresh for the best results. Choose the right size bait based on the size of flounder you plan to seek out.
