2007-07-18 05:07:12 · 11 answers · asked by shand241 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
You need enough weight to keep the bait on the bottom. If you have a boat and can drift, buy the pre-made flounder rigs and put a 2 or 3 ounce sinker on it. From shore or a pier use a heavy jig with a short wire leader. The best bait early in the year seems to be gudgeon's (bait fish) but as the water warms they go for fresh squid strips (cheaper in the grocery store freezer case) and don't be afraid to change them when they lose their white color. Make them about a half inch wide and 6 or 8 inches long. Also what really works great is fresh strips of bluefish (skin on or they won't last) or any really oily cut-bait. Keep it moving and bounce it if you can. I lost 50 pounds of flounder fillets 4 years ago when a hurricane took out power (for 5 days). It was heartbreaking!
2007-07-18 07:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by bmcbrewer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, the flounder will bite at almost any kind of fish/shellfish bait. Here in hawaii we use squid, octopus or what we call aku belly. The most important thng is that you have enough weight to keep the bait on the bottom. We call it dragging here. Just cast your line out and slowly reel it in letting it drag along the bottom. Along with flounder, you will attract alot of other bottom feeders. Its a really fun way to fish. Alot of action. Good luck!!
2007-07-18 16:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by Li'l Devil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been fishing and around fishing almost all my life. Flounder are known as bottom-feeders, which means they eat prey on the bottom of the ocean, such as crabs or other small fish. I would try calamari bait (squid, you can buy at tackle shops), quahog, clam, or anything else like that. Put sinks on your line and let the line drop untill it hits the bottom and close your bail. When you feel a bite or a tug, pull up on the road to set the hook in the founder's mouth. Hope this helps.
2007-07-18 13:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a net, flounder live in the sandy bottom of the ocean. its best to use some type of net that skims the bottom. I am not up on all the fishing terms, I am sure someone will give you an exact idea.
2007-07-18 12:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nicole D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you want flouders, avoid things with blood because the sharks would smell it and attack your boat. Maybe a piece of worm. I have never fished before. Good Luck on your trip.
2007-07-18 12:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people use that power bait stuff, but I definately say don't use it. I've found that, surprisingly ,hot dog and corn works best. Good luck!
2007-07-18 12:10:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have had the best luck using shad or live shrimp as bait. No cork.
2007-07-18 12:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by mstaxlady 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sinker and a sand worm.
2007-07-18 15:31:38 · answer #8 · answered by whymewhynow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
preferably a fishing rod! lol really random
2007-07-18 12:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
weights and lure. they are at the bottom so you have to take the bait to them. btw they are quite tasty and easy to clean.
2007-07-18 12:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋