Traditionally most anglers fished for flounder with bait, but as times have changed so have the preferences of many fishermen. Today, vertically jigging for flounder with soft plastics gives bait a run for its money in the popularity contest. Why? It’d downright fun, especially when you feel the sudden smack-down as a flatfish slams your jig. But just as important, jiggers have proven over time that they can be just as effective if not even more so than bait anglers. If, that is, they remember these three key tips.
Along with these tips, all of the flounder fishing basics still apply: look for the fish along drop-offs and sheer edges; focus your efforts on clean water and sunny days; try different colors but expect white and chartreuse to commonly be top producers; move shallower on incoming and high tides and move deeper during falling and low tides. And always remember that unlike fishing bait, when you’re targeting flounder with jigs you’ll want to set the hook the moment you feel a take. Give jigging for ’em a shot, and we’d bet you find it’s one heck of a lot of fun – and every bit as effective.
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