Catching flounder

[cotton]

I've noticed folks are starting to catch a few flounder. How about offering up your tips for catching flounder.

What is your favorite lure and how do you fish it?

What type of locations do you look for?

[Aquamaholic]

Not an expert by any means, but I have been catching a few flounder while drifting the flats for Trout. Mainly with Rootbeer/Chart. Jigs. Fishing it slow and bouncing it off the bottom. I have also cought a few back in creeks using the same method.

[cotton]

Thanks all for the advice:

[wevans]

I think most prefer the "gig" lure to the "jig" it looks like yer gettin the hang of it though

[CROCKER]

I have hung a few here and there fishing for reds with a spinnerbait. I read an article the other day that said use the same size spinner as for reds but change out the grub for a smaller bucktail jig and fish at near the bottom.

make sure you have a net. notice the hung part above. the lift and swing method want work with flounder.

[cotton]

I have hung a few here and there fishing for reds with a spinnerbait. I read an article the other day that said use the same size spinner as for reds but change out the grub for a smaller bucktail jig and fish at near the bottom.

Thanks Crocker, I'll give this a try next time out. I'm getting close. I'm averaging about 1 hook up a trip now. Here is this weeks:

[Redslayer]

Yes, jigging on the bottom has produced excellent results for me. I like using live shrimp on the jig head, but my buddy seems to catch more flounder with his chartreuse Gulps...

[DixieReb]

Yes, they like a jig fished close to the bottom. And sandy spots, if you see any be sure and fish them. I have caught a few around dock pilings, right up next to the dock.