Flounder Gigging

Cooper · Post by **Cooper** » December 19th, 2006, 6:32 pm

Any tips/tricks would be appreciated. Ive never been before but want to give it a shot. Sounds fun.

Post by **qoutrage** » December 23rd, 2006, 2:07 pm

Welcome to the BBFN, Mr Cooper.

I don't know much, if anything about flounder giggin. 'Bought the gear and read up on it a couple of years ago, but never went. From what I hear, shallows, as with around Bald Point, Alligator Bay, and near the Marine Lab would be where I would start looking. I'm sure there are lots of place with promising bottom in other areas, from St Marks to St Joe Bay and beyond.. Seems the late summer and early fall on a full moon would be the time for it, but then I can't say for sure. Could be anytime after the inshore water warms up. 'Cain't tell you anything about technique or use of the gear either, since I got no experience with it..
My suggestion, to educate yourself,would do a search of the archives of this and other fishing forum sites for 'flounder' and/or 'gigging'. Your favorite internet search site might be a source of info on the subject, if you take the time to wade thru the commercial sites.
Good luck with it and come back to see us. We are mostly a friendly bunch and usually someone know the answer to most questions asked.
Oh and happy holidays to ya, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanakka, or whatever. Tis the season to be jolly...

nog

Post by **MudDucker** » December 23rd, 2006, 2:18 pm

All you need is a boat to get you there, a good gig and a lantern. Find a good sandbar that you can either float over while hanging over the bow with the light and gig or that you can anchor the boat and wade. Look for humps in the sand in the shape of a fish. When you do, gig it. Makes you feel like a caveman again

Post by **Sea Dawg** » December 23rd, 2006, 2:53 pm

Mudducker you should feel rite at home then the pic of you looking like a lost caveman

Post by **Jumptrout51** » December 23rd, 2006, 5:17 pm

If you are coming to Florida to do it,the mouth of the Aucilla River is great for floundering.
If you are not familiar with Aucilla River it can be difficult to run at night.

Post by **Browning Slayer** » December 24th, 2006, 9:36 am

Mount ya some headlights to the front of the boat that can aim down and bring extra batteries.

Post by **jsuber** » December 24th, 2006, 2:37 pm

Sea Dawg, Here's a clue about his photo
"I feel good, nah nah nah nah nah nah nant, like I should now"

Edited Dec 26 2006.

Another clue, his Avatar passed away today. Whoa, thats weird.

coopscatch · Post by **coopscatch** » January 2nd, 2007, 8:50 pm

I raised you Coop jr.----You couldn't get a flounder even with frog colored dynamite--hee-hee------- just kiddin-Just knock em' in the head with a stump.