GUESS WHAT, our principal Recreational Flounder here in NC is Fluke, not Southern Flounder, but yet they are grouped together. It is the Southern Flounder that is of concern to the Feds, not Fluke, although there are quite a few restrictions on them all the way to Maine. North Carolina has two species of Flounder, The Summer Flounder, aka Fluke and Southern Flounder. Each State will be furnished Quotas broken down by Commercial and Recreational fishery. It's all based on Scientific Research on Stock Levels. In other words if a species is determined to be overfished in Florida or Georgia a decision will go out for the whole REGION regardless of conditions within a particular State. The Southeast Region is HUGE and some regulations are enacted for the whole Region. North Carolina Fisheries are controlled by NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region, headquartered in St Petersburg FL. It is a Federal call, not a State regulation, although States have to enforce it. I like to employ the KISS rule (Keep It Simple Stupid). Please understand each person has there own favorite lure or rig. There are certain Flounder rigs that may employ a small 1 oz inline weight but those are bait rigs. No weight should be added to Lures (no Pinch ons or in lines). The only time possible would be on a Bucktail with a thin 3 inch piece of squid bouncing on the bottom. Casting might be up to 50 yards (not with 1/4 Grub tail). Lures will be 1/4 to maybe an ounce, sinkers no more than 2 oz. Well I'm talking about fishing with a 7 foot medium action rod for Trout, Founder, Bottom Fish. Okay I know some will say you need a heavier leader, even wire because of Bluefish or possibly shock leaders for casting far. This way you get the best action, nothing to interfere with the designed action. Lures should be tied directly to your line, no swivel or "Jewelry". Fish in close constantly retrieving small strips of Squid through the Surf Zone right to the beach. On the less expensive end the Daiwa Sweepfires are good for occasional fishing and definitely a decent value for once a year fishing. If you can find some old BG's they are worth their weight (They are heavy) in "Gold". Daiwa makes a few decent mid priced reels. If it's in your budget I would investigate Shimano mid range reels (Sustain, Spheros and Stradic). Actually the more expensive Spinfisher V have some issues (Main Gear and Anti Reverse) also. The smaller Outboard Guide Boats use a lot of Battles everyday and they need service every year or two. Their Gears (Main and Crosswind wear real fast. Both Penn Fierce and Battle reels are good BUTTTTTT do not stand up to heavy use. In addition to my Charter operations I have a Part Time reel repair service. I have artificial bait from last year - too old now?Īny advice would be greatly appreciated!!!Īlexy is right on Target.
The shrimp and blood worms seem to fall off. I usually use a bottom rig with 2-3 oz pyramid. I've only used front drag (not sure I set it correctly) and prefer right retrieve. Last year was my first attempt at using a lure with constant reel in - I'd like to explore that method more - not sure I was doing it right. It might be nice to spike one and hold one. **Penn Battle II Graphite - 10' Moderate Fast Action - likely needs new reel** **Penn Fierce II Graphite - 7' - Xtra Fast Action- needs new reel** **Shakespeare Catch More Fish - 7' Medium Action - needs new reel** **2x Shakespeare Amphibians - 5'6" Medium Action - 1 needs a new reel** The kids and my husband would be happy catching anything. My dream is to catch another flounder ( it's been 3 years), but would happy with anything that's good eating. I'm 5'5" and recovering from a car accident so this year I won't be using the big pole. My husband occasionally tosses the big pole in. My kids (8 and 10) like to fish a little. So, I think this is a great time to ask for advice to improve the likelihood of good fishing during our upcoming trip to OBX. I currently have 5 poles, 4 of which need new reels. I mentioned that because I do like to fish year round. I also used to regularly fish from the Lynnhaven pier until they sold it. (This is our 10th year.) Fishing from the shore is one of my greatest pleasures. Hello! We rent an oceanfront house every year during the last week of August usually in Kitty Hawk.
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