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The Surf Fisherman Forum => From The Surf => Topic started by: Flukedood on February 18, 2007, 10:45:32 AM

Title: Fluking at night
Post by: Flukedood on February 18, 2007, 10:45:32 AM

I heard from a couple of guys that fish from the beach that fluking at night can be very productive..I was wondering if any of you guys had success fishing at night for fluke..is there anything you need to do diffrent technique wise?

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: catfish hunter on February 18, 2007, 11:21:20 AM

only time I ever had luck was around lights ,they used the light as an ambush spot

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: CapBob on February 18, 2007, 12:07:04 PM

We have caught some nice fluke fishing at night from the docks in the Shrewsbury River......put the bait right on the light/darkness line ;)

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: Flukedood on February 18, 2007, 01:33:35 PM

What about from the beach at Sandy hook??

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: CapBob on February 18, 2007, 02:26:10 PM

Never tried that........ :)

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: Capt. Ed on February 18, 2007, 02:33:47 PM

Hi Flukedood,

From observing Summer Flounder/Fluke during night dives, I can say they are feeding but not as active as during the day.

My uncle still swears that fishing the Ambrose Channel at night is the best way to target doormats. Being that I have seen many of his catches, I cannot argue. One problem is that boating safety is a serious consideration. You cannot see that submerged wood at night. So if you fish like this, be careful.

Thanks,

Ed

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: woodrufflou on February 19, 2007, 09:31:05 PM

Never tried it but i have heard some success stories. I guess it doesnt hurt to try.

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: wingshooter on February 19, 2007, 09:33:57 PM

it can be productive if fishing from pier or boat with lights shinning in water,,,,for surf at night stick to blues and stripers

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: woodrufflou on February 19, 2007, 09:35:41 PM

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for surf at night stick to blues and stripers

thats what i do

Title: Re: Fluking at night
Post by: rugman on February 22, 2007, 12:19:27 PM

i like fluking at night and in the am ;D ;D