Flounder gigging help

[Matt B.]

I'm trying to get into flounder gigging so I went ahead and got a light and a gig now I just have to figure the rest out! I'm not looking for any specific spots just areas I should try to focus on, what the tides should be doing and what not. I do have a jon boat but I would rather leave it behind and just wade.If someone from Aransas pass to port Oconnor would like to let me tag along that would be great! Any help is appreciated!

Thanks,
Matt

[panhandlehunter]

It's pretty easy, just find some shallow clear water and get after it. Flounder are everywhere. Mouths of sloughs are pretty good places to target.

[Hoggslayer]

I haven't been in years so I can't help ya much.

[Mexico]

Clear water is the key, with slow tidal movement preferably falling. And a dang good lamp!

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[MasonCo.]

Shallow water and light to no wind.

[Matt B.]

Thanks, I'm excited to get out and try it

[stickman]

Don't be worried about wind, just find a protected shoreline with bait. Yes clear water is nice but it's not an every day reality on the coast. I've gigged flounder on mud, oyster bottom, sand, on top of grass. Current is important whether is is tidal or wind driven so pay close attention to that. I like to look for areas with deep water access close to a flat, for example, drains, mouths of creeks, or spoils that separate the ICW from flats. Lastly, don't be afraid to get up very shallow, I've gigged flounder with their backs out of the water. Be safe, go with a partner, and let someone know where you'll be. The last 3 things I listed are of the utmost importance when planning a gigging trip.

[Lefty5]

For some good advise send POCO (RAY) a pm he is very good at floundering I am sure he would pass on some good tips

[Poco]

Don't be worried about wind, just find a protected shoreline with bait. Yes clear water is nice but it's not an every day reality on the coast. I've gigged flounder on mud, oyster bottom, sand, on top of grass. Current is important whether is is tidal or wind driven so pay close attention to that. I like to look for areas with deep water access close to a flat, for example, drains, mouths of creeks, or spoils that separate the ICW from flats. Lastly, don't be afraid to get up very shallow, I've gigged flounder with their backs out of the water. Be safe, go with a partner, and let someone know where you'll be. The last 3 things I listed are of the utmost importance when planning a gigging trip.

Exactly what Stickman said. Ive gigged with him many times and we even gig the same areas. Cant gig them from the couch. Wade gigging is my wife's favorite thing to do.

Ray


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[Hawkpuppy 1]

If you think you are shallow enough, go a little more shallow. Water movement, clarity and have fun....

[Walker]

Lot of flounder along the shrimp boat channel between Aransas Pass and Port Aransas during the fall run.

[Outbreaker]

This time of year focus on the sloughs in the back bays. Those finger channels that feed the shallows. They will stack up on the points on the falling tide.

[In-Yo-Grill]

I wade fish a lot and any place that has a sandy bottom close to deep water access is potential for gigging.

[donpablo]

Bringing this back up. Thinking about taking my bowfishing gear with me to Galveston. Anyone know if the flounder are good this time of year? I don’t have a boat so I’d also be wading.

[DKirk]

Bringing this back up. Thinking about taking my bowfishing gear with me to Galveston. Anyone know if the flounder are good this time of year? I don’t have a boat so I’d also be wading.

If you can find clean water on the south shoreline you should be able to get some. I don’t know about using a bow fishing rig though probably a lot easier to use a gig when you’re holding a light.