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Hey guys I am wanted to go flounder gigging around here and have never done it. I have experience gigging down in Bradenton though. Ive heard that launching out of Panacea and looking in those flats is a good place to start. Can anyone give me any tips or advice? Thanks

Haven't done it many times but the panacea area is pretty good.. Just find some good sandy/mud bottom around the edges of the bank and they're surely be there!

A few bits of advice. Been doing since I was a kid. (two or three years ago)
1. Use a boat instead of wading. (safer and you can cover more ground.)
2. Use light that can be used under water.
3. Use four or five prong gig verses one as some people do.
4. Make sure to check weather for wind. Just a small breeze causes visability to be almost zero. Tide is also very important.
5. Carry a dip net, and scoop the fish to land instead of just lifting it.
6. If you plan to wade, get auto tire intertube, place foot tub in the middle and pull with rope. Place 12volt deep cycle battery for light. Also can put fish if you catch them.

If you don't have your equipment already, advise going to Wilson's Bait and Tackle in Perry. They have lots of gear for gigging. (lights, gigs, etc.)

Good luck!

Hey guys thanks for the advice. We went down there with our boat with 3 500W halogen shop lights mounted to the front. Did really well considering it was our first time down there. We ended up with our limit of 20 and chartered around a little bit and found a few other descent spots.

Good job