Flounder Trip

[AND1_HOTSAUCE]

Are the flounder around at the moment with the water still being cold?

[glen]

they would be out there.....so long as you are keen enough to get out there and chase them!



i think they are there all year round <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' />



i just haven't had the time lately....plus my float doesn't float anymore (i have a hole in the tyre tube float!) :-) ...plus its been a bit windy lately <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />



if i come up with anymore excuses for not being out floundering i will report back! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> lol

[Jazman]

For sure the flounder are still out there, I have taken some of my best bags in the winter - I've got a photo I've been meaning to post for a while, it's of a great bag of fish me and 2 friends speared in the depths of winter last year - I'll post it tomorrow if I remember. I think the fish are happier in winter because there is less fishing pressure, less boat noise, and generally the waters are quieter. The downside is that the rain in winter means that the number of days when the water is clear are limited, but it's worth it if you can get out.



As for your excuses Glen, I have a spare float you are more than welcome to borrow - but it has been a bit windy lately, I agree. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' />

[glen]

thanks jazman. i was using some quite old tyre tubes and i think that is why i had two go flat on me!



i bought a spare 2nd hand tube for $5 a while back from a car tyre place but the internal diameter was too small and i was too lazy to take it back and change it <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' />

[Jazman]

Here is a photo of our haul from June last year.



   

[glen]

that is amazing jazman!!!!! well done <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> ......how long did it take to clean your catch? hahaha <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' />

[Jazman]

I was still cleaning fish and squid when it became daylight - the only downside of having a big catch.

[supersquid]

Great catch Jazman



My dad was telling me about a work mate of his that had a flounder light with the a spear built in on the end

Is this a shop brought one or has this bloke made this himself as the floundering lights Ive seen are just that, only a light

I thought this was a clever idea as it leaves one hand free

Would love to try floundering one night, I reckon they are great eating

[Jazman]

Hi supersquid



That combination spear/light that you mention is a product that used to be very popular, but I'm pretty sure they're not made anymore (I have one of Dad's from the 1950s and it still works a treat, it runs off a 6 volt lantern battery) - so I'd guess that your Dad's work mate might have made it himself, otherwise he's had it for a very long time.



There is an argument that with these types of spears, the light gets in the way of the tip of the spear, and that this therefore makes it harder to spear things accurately. In practice, especially with flounder, I have found that it makes little difference. But these spears generally have only a single prong, and I have been having better luck with multiple prong spears recently, especially for species like gars, mullet, whiting, squid and flathead.



You should come along to the next group floundering trip, which is well overdue.



What do you think fellas? Glen, senseisteve, rohan, and anybody else is welcome, I reckon we should try and plan a trip during the next period of settled weather.

[supersquid]

[hey Jaz



Now you have me really thinking how on earth do you spear a garfish LOL

I reckon a get together is a great idea

[Jazman]

Haha, the gars are the easy ones! I use a 5 pronged spear, with all 5 prongs in a line about 1.5cm apart. You just line the prongs up at 90 degrees to the gardies back, and give it hell.....and if the gar goes between the prongs then it's too small to spear anyway <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Hopefully we get some calmer weather in the next few weeks.

[glen]

i just bought some new spare tyre tubes for my float so i have one less excuse! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



now all we need is for the rain to stop <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':beer' />

[new found]

hey jaz

where you spear that MASIVE CATCH from man thats amazing u wouldnt need to buy seafood for the rest of ya life haha

[Jazman]

Hmmm, I'm not too sure about giving that spot away, I will tell you that it's inside Port Philip Bay, and that we walked about 5-6km to take all those fish. Maybe I'll take you there one day. I have also been to this particular spot and got no fish whatsoever, so it's all about the luck you have on the night, and getting out there as much as you can.



Also......WOOHOO, 500 posts!! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':beer' />

[glen]

well done jazman! to thank you for all your hard work and contributions I have put aside a few squid jigs for you as a small sign of appreciation. i will give them to you next time we go floundering <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



two prawn jigs (blue and pink - both size 3) and also two commercial style jigs (a blue striped one and a pink 6 angle prism jig).



this gift is courtesy of Jon at Coleman's Fishing Supply [url="http://www.squidjig.com"]http://www.squidjig.com[/url]



thanks Jazman and thanks to Jon for the donation.



Cheers, Glen <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':beer' />

[Jazman]

You're too kind Glen, thankyou and thanks to Jon from Coleman's. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[glen]

your very welcome <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Mr_snapperman]

Jazman,



Great catch.

Go on give us a clue. What type of beach is best? I am guessing a shallow running sand beach. Full moon or no moon. Are the flounders buried or on top?



Never really given floundering a go but I am fairly keen spearfisherman, always been meaningto give it a go.



Cheers

[Jazman]

Gday snapperman

Yes a shallow beach is good, but if it has small gutters it's even better. Also if there is some weed/rock patches even better still. The flounder don't mind a beach that's only sand, but if the bottom has a bit of variety then your bycatch of squid/gars/whiting should increase. No moon is best if that coincides with your trip, but we took those fish when the moon was about half full. The flounder were all sitting on top of the sand, but some nights they bury and are damn hard to spot.



Try and come along to the next group trip if you can make it.

[supersquid]

Come on Jaz tell us the spot



Ve have vays of making you talk LOL



Congrats on the posts and the effort you make on this site



WELL DONE