Winter Flounder Rigs

[Bucktail]

I've never fished for flounder (from land) near the Barnegat Inlet, so I can't help you there.

I used to do pretty well for them at the park by the old PP Hospital.  But that was a long time ago.  I have since been told that there are condos there now.  I don't know if you can gain access anymore.   The mouth of the canal and behind the old yogurt place (by the fisherman's memorial) might work for you. 

[ped579]

The building by the Fisherman's Memorial has been torn down but that has always been a good spot.

I have caught Flounder from the surf, one thing to remember is to fish the first slough as they seem to gather there as opposed to being out by the cuts.  They are an aggressive fish and will take just about anything you offer them.  I have even caught them on a teaser last year.

[Bucktail]

Paul,

Are you talking about fluke or winter flounder?

[ped579]

This time of year it would be winter flounder.  Last year I did get a few especially in Ortley and a couple at IBSP.  Most of the fish I caught were on hi lo rigs.  Believe it or not last year there was an older gent fly fishing off the north jetty using streamers catching winter flounder like crazy.  He was out where the first stick is casting north.  I have a couple pictures of him that day if I find them I will post them.

[ChrisL]

I guess I'll be out trying all those spots mentionsed in a couple weeks then.  Better then sitting home.

[catfish hunter]

opening day should be good this season ,dont wait long if you are gonna fish belmar they move fast down there

[Skolmann]

Anyone ever fish for winter flounder off the Keyport fishing pier? How did you do and what type of bait did you use? Never fished for them before but I would like to give it a try. Thanks for any help!!


NJDEVIL

Not off the Keyport pier but I have targeted & caught flounder off the Spy House/Port Monmouth Pier.

I'll drop down 2 chum pots (on the down current side of the pier) and then cast out 3 rods in an arc around the pots.

Also have caught some nice flounder off the walkway in Liberty State Park.

[JackD68]

I'm more of a freshwater fisherman and am looking to get into some saltwater fishing. I will try out these jigs for sure. I am looking to head down next weekend (21/22nd). Would the  piers at Barneget Bay, Seaside Park be a good spot this time of year? I don't have a boat and am looking for good locations. Every bit helps,  Thanks.

[ped579]

Welcome Aboard JackD68,

The piers will produce a little but if you go the the Mantalokin Bridge pier you should be able to come away with something as I have heard that they are catching there.  Sand worms or bloods and if you can't get them try clams this time salted would be just fine.

Good Luck and

Happy Catching

Paul

[JackD68]

I thank you for your info. should I be looking for it on the south-west side, next to the marina?

[ChrisL]

There's a small parking lot just west of the bridge.  It fills quick and is tough to back out of.  Just to the west of that lot (north side of the road) is the entrance to the marina, which has public parking for the pier. 

[JackD68]

Excellent!!! I will try it for sure. Thank You.

[ChrisL]

Keep in mind, flounder doesn't open till March 23 (a day after your planned trip). 

[ped579]

Good info Chris.  I have been busy tonight and the computer has been secondary. I am hearing that they have been getting small stripers there as well.  I might try going out on Sunday in the afternoon out back on IBSP.  The water has been warming y=up nicely back of A20.  I have to try out some of my teasers and streamers and some small plugs.

Paul

[JackD68]

didn't know that. I guess I'll just prepare what I need and try to head down the following week. Thanks a bunch.

[Bucktail]

Here's an interesting tip I got while talking to a guy who works with me.  He told me about this older man he knew many years ago.  Exactly how many years ago he didn't say.  But, at the time, bloodworms were selling for about .80/dozen!  You'll be lucky if you can find them for less than .80 a piece now!

Anyway, he said while everyone else used bloods to catch their flounder, this man would use clam strips soaked in (get this) beet juice!  He said that guy would catch just as many (if not more) fish than everyone else fishing with bloodworms.

Have any of you ever heard of this?

[harbor558]

Hey guys
I bought some gulp sandworms and blood worms and hopefully will get out this week to try them out.I will let you know if they work..Frank

[ped579]

Welcome Aboard Frank,

Your post will be read by many.  I have not decided if is like the Gulp or the Fish Bites as the season is still very young and it might not be a good test.

But that should not stop you from going out and trying your luck.

Where will you be doing your experiment?  I was over at the Mantolokin Bridge last week and did the same but had no hits, no bites, and no catches.

Again Welcome Aboard.

Happy Catching

Paul

[tales]

Hi all,
Im new to this forum, very interesting flounder methods.
I fish out of bklyn, mostly stripers. blacks, sea bass.

Rod/reel i enjoying using a G Loomis 7' 12-25 fast action Pro-Blue & Avet  SX 5.3:1 Single Speed Reel.

When we do go for flounders, a quality store bought rig is fine.
If i tie my own its with 25lb fluorocarbon & Gamakatsu #8 hooks with a sinker slider.  It only has about 6" of movement. So i could bounce, If i feel a bite i can let out some line without the fish pulling the sinker.

I like this setup for blacks.

Since im new i doubt i can post pics, ill try.
The beads are yellow (look white in the pic)

[ped579]

Welcome Aboard tales,

No you can post away we are not like those other sites that have tons of restrictions only ones that make sense to us.

The rig looks good and I am sure it works great.  I like the sliding sinker as I use a lot of fish finder rigs for just about everything.

Thanks for the post and again welcome Aboard.

Happy C~atching

Paul