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I would like to try Buck tail fishing for flounder. I have watched some videos on this but can't determine what size jig to use. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have a few 3/4oz white ones and some 2"gulp shrimp but it looks like the 2" shrimp is too small for the jig.
These were caught on a 3/8 oz red head jig and a Gulp white swimming mullet in Little Lagoon in the fall Mght need a heavier jig head if you are fishing the surf Can also use a Gulp New penny shrimp Also try a J&M Looney Jig with a cut fresh fish strip ( I like to use Spanish Belly strip ) Caught a lot of flounder this way
We have caught flounder in the surf with jigs, though we have caught more and bigger flounder using jigs in the bays and L. Lagoon. Also might try Carolina rig with bull minnows for flounder. That is a nice mess you caught, DAN.
3/8 - 1/2 would be appropriate.
How about these Bode Also caught in Little Lagoon in the Fall Let's get together and fish some this October when you come down Been wanting to try Veterans Ave but I rode down there and can't see anywhere to park Maybe in October
You will be welcome to park at the place we have rented. I will shoot you a pm. Veterans Rd. is mostly unoccupied in the off seasons. Locals just park at the edge of the pavement when they visit there. Uhh, this thread just became hijacked.
Ok so I'm headed down Friday and I can't wait to get there!
Just a few questions before I get there.
Is anyone catching any flounder in the surf?
Where on the bay side can I fish and have a better chance of catching flounder?
I will start fishing very early and have till about 9 to fish somewhere other than in front of my house. Where would you fish during that time and what would you fish for.
Also I drive a 2wd f350 dully would you say it's safe for me to go down broken rd or is it not a good idea.
I'm glad I found this forum I've spent a lot of time looking through old threads and have gotten tons of great info from yall.
Thanks
There is good fishing in the bay inside Ft. Morgan, at times. Walking toward the west there has produced good flounder for us. Just don't stay past closing in the Fort parking lot!. They close the gates.
Just curious, what is Al. creel limit for flounder, size and number. A couple of fish in pic seem small.
10 fish 12in
If I park at the boat launch how far is the walk to the rocks at the back of the fort
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Originally Posted by witler
You can save this picture of Alabama Saltwater limits for quick future reference.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=5123&stc=1
Catfish, there is no access to the beach from inside the Fort, except by walking around the bay and out to Dixey Bar, which is the point of land where bay meets beach. Longish sort of walk, but the fishing is usually well worth it. Use live/fresh shrimp, or bull minnows. Jigs will work for flounder. We have caught many flounder over 20" out there. Hope you do, too. Grant St. ( broken road ) is a shorter walk and can produce good fish, like large reds, black drum, and pompano. Pomps are what we love to eat most. Good luck to y'all, and smooth drags.
Bode, We have never eaten Pomp, hope to catch a couple when we are down in July. Please from you and all, suggestions on prep method, and Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by bodebum
Witler, pompano have become my family's favorite fish since moving here. Chile and several others have posted great Pompano recipes in the recipe section of the forum. For us, I like to grill it over coals and soaked apple wood chips. I filet it leaving the skin on. I drizzle a little olive oil on each side and use fresh ground black pepper and ground sea salt. Skin up for 2 minutes then skin down until down. It is also great with Slap 'Yo Momma cajun seasoning. Good luck and hope you guys catch a bunch. They put up quite a fight on light tackle. Just remember, only 3 per person 12" or longer.Quote:
Originally Posted by witler
Pompano are nicknamed "Gourmet's Delight" for their fine flavor. We use an old recipe for fresh trout: sauté in butter or olive oil, salt and pepper; a little lemon on the plate.
I prepare pomps, small black drum, and large whiting the same, I fillet them , but leave the skin on and I cut out the section of rib bones. Then I place them skin side down on the grill, sprinkle with garlic salt and a little "Slap Yo' Momma" spice and baste with butter. The meat will change from transluscent to beautiful white and it's done - The best fish you'll ever eat!
If by rocks you mean the old pipe foundations its 1860 feet after you get on the beach by the pier (Google Earth), so about 2,000 ft +/- depending on where you park in the lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catfish king