What month will the Flounder migrate?

Shiznik · 08-06-2008, 01:17 PM

I've pretty much missed out on the floundering lately due to trying to re-rig our boat. I'm hoping to at least get a chance or two this fall but we only have a 15' jon boat. I'm hoping we won't miss the run whenthey evacuate, LOL! Hoping to get a tip or two so we can hopefully be ready. We won't be hitting the passes or jetties. I grew up sticking them in the Gulf, so we are still green on the boat method. BTW, we love it and are hooked!

FlounderAssassin · 08-06-2008, 03:56 PM

they usually start to head out when the firstor secondcold front hits.

Shiznik · 08-06-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks, I'm hoping we will still stick a few on the shores of our bay as they are going out. We never get the chance to go, but I bet once we get our rig redone, we will have better luck because of having better lighting. Yeah, definitely don't want any secrets from anybody, just a tip. The chances of us being out there when others are, are slim to none. Our schedule just doesn't allow. I appreciate the help!

Telum Pisces · 08-06-2008, 10:27 PM

All I know is that durring December through February, I can go out in the gulf and shoot two at a time on the wrecks while spearfishing. Last winter, I was walking on flounder in 80' of water.

Shiznik · 08-07-2008, 12:27 AM

I still remember layering up for the trips in the Gulf at night wadeing for them. I think I actually enjoyed wearing the jeans because the baitfish would'nt make me do the ole knee-to-chins! All the ones we ever stuck in the Gulf were doormats and it makes me want to try it again. Got all the gear, just need a new innertube.

Lowrider33 · 08-07-2008, 09:55 PM

Do you put battery,drinks etc. in the inner tube or what???

Midnight Rider · 08-07-2008, 11:35 PM

Second strong cold front in November. Usualy around Thanksgiving.

Shiznik · 08-08-2008, 06:18 PM

So you're saying we have till Turkey Day? Hope to be finished. When this project is done, I don't think I'm going to be changing for a while. I love the Halogen lights! Thanks!

Death From Above · 08-10-2008, 11:38 PM

I know a couple of winter run funnel spots where you can anchor, turn you lights on and gig them as they cruise by. Easiest floundering you'll ever do.

Shiznik · 08-11-2008, 01:40 AM

I'd love to know where they are, but I know honey holes are very hush hush.

08-06-2008, 01:17 PM	#1
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	What month will the Flounder migrate? I've pretty much missed out on the floundering lately due to trying to re-rig our boat. I'm hoping to at least get a chance or two this fall but we only have a 15' jon boat. I'm hoping we won't miss the run whenthey evacuate, LOL! Hoping to get a tip or two so we can hopefully be ready. We won't be hitting the passes or jetties. I grew up sticking them in the Gulf, so we are still green on the boat method. BTW, we love it and are hooked!

08-06-2008, 03:56 PM	#2
FlounderAssassin Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,256	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? they usually start to head out when the firstor secondcold front hits.

08-06-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? Thanks, I'm hoping we will still stick a few on the shores of our bay as they are going out. We never get the chance to go, but I bet once we get our rig redone, we will have better luck because of having better lighting. Yeah, definitely don't want any secrets from anybody, just a tip. The chances of us being out there when others are, are slim to none. Our schedule just doesn't allow. I appreciate the help!

08-06-2008, 10:27 PM	#4
Telum Pisces Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,608	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? All I know is that durring December through February, I can go out in the gulf and shoot two at a time on the wrecks while spearfishing. Last winter, I was walking on flounder in 80' of water.

08-07-2008, 12:27 AM	#5
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? I still remember layering up for the trips in the Gulf at night wadeing for them. I think I actually enjoyed wearing the jeans because the baitfish would'nt make me do the ole knee-to-chins! All the ones we ever stuck in the Gulf were doormats and it makes me want to try it again. Got all the gear, just need a new innertube.

08-07-2008, 09:55 PM	#6
Lowrider33 Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 29	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? Do you put battery,drinks etc. in the inner tube or what???

08-07-2008, 11:35 PM	#7
Midnight Rider Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, Florida. Posts: 1,555	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? Second strong cold front in November. Usualy around Thanksgiving.

08-08-2008, 06:18 PM	#8
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? So you're saying we have till Turkey Day? Hope to be finished. When this project is done, I don't think I'm going to be changing for a while. I love the Halogen lights! Thanks!

08-10-2008, 11:38 PM	#9
Death From Above Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,257	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? I know a couple of winter run funnel spots where you can anchor, turn you lights on and gig them as they cruise by. Easiest floundering you'll ever do.

08-11-2008, 01:40 AM	#10
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	RE: What month will the Flounder migrate? I'd love to know where they are, but I know honey holes are very hush hush.

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