Flounder Rpts.

[Bobby Kojak]

I might fish for winter flounder this coming week in the Shark River. Any reports on how anyone is doing there with the flounder?

[cantcatchme]

Absolutely horrible over the weekend.

[gjb1969]

two fish i will not waste my money i come to far for just two

[Capt. Debbie]

Different philosophies abound.

Many fish to be on water and catch fish. Having dinner in your cooler is not the PRIMARY goal. The catch limit is secondary. Even just 2.

I fish off the tow boat dozens of days becasue I like to fish. Caught 100's of striper, fluke, bluefish, seabass, porgies, flunder, and junk fish. But VERY few are kept.

People fish to get out ( and away from the old lady in many cases). It's the sport. The limits may stink.. but real fisherman still go out even to throw back 10 keepers.

And seriously you cant justify the cost to catch the fish ever. Even the gas to drive to the water (to fish) would pay for the fish 3-5x over at your local fish market. That's before bait, boat, and tackle needed.

So the guy has a legit question even for just 2 fish. That would make a single sandwich (the way I make them) for me. .

Originally Posted by gjb1969

two fish i will not waste my money i come to far for just two

[bulletbob]

With all due respect, thats fine, IF you work on a tow boat, and have that kind of access. However, most guys don't have that enviable situation and have to drive, put gas in their cars/trucks/tow vehicles/boats, pay rapidly growing ramp/bait/tackle prices, and such.. What would a 5 gallon bucket of mussles, 4 or 5 chum logs, and 5 dozen sand worms cost these days??.. Add ramp fees, gas, etc etc, and it might cost 2 guys $100 each or better to go flounder fishing.. Its MUCH easier for the locals that live close by.. However the local businesses depend on transients that must travel to fishing areas as much or more than they do on locals.. THOSE guys.. the guys that travel and must spend money , are the ones that no longer fish for flounder.. Like me... bob

[bunker dunker]

it is a double edged sword but i wonder what would be said if fluke went to 2
fish perday.....hmmmmm

[Capt. Debbie]

You make my point. Even with a 10 flounder limit its still more expensive than just buying the 10 fish( already fileted) a mile from your house.

Almost no one fishs for cheap food. Maybe the locals who walk down the street and cast off a dock and walk home. Many of us do it for fun. We invest a lot in upgrades in tackle. Newest lures, etc.

Why do you think Circle hooks exist and in some species circle hooks are required?

It's an expensive sport and hunter-gatherer guy has been priced out of that function. LOL

Sure I'd like a 10x10" flounder limit too. But would that stingy catch limit stop me from going out on my own boat on a 57 degree sunny light wind end-of-March day with a friend? Some would decline. Many would not. Cabin fever is a factor too. May's a long way off

Originally Posted by bulletbob

With all due respect, thats fine, IF you work on a tow boat, and have that kind of access. However, most guys don't have that enviable situation and have to drive, put gas in their cars/trucks/tow vehicles/boats, pay rapidly growing ramp/bait/tackle prices, and such.. What would a 5 gallon bucket of mussles, 4 or 5 chum logs, and 5 dozen sand worms cost these days??.. Add ramp fees, gas, etc etc, and it might cost 2 guys $100 each or better to go flounder fishing.. Its MUCH easier for the locals that live close by.. However the local businesses depend on transients that must travel to fishing areas as much or more than they do on locals.. THOSE guys.. the guys that travel and must spend money , are the ones that no longer fish for flounder.. Like me... bob

[Capt. Debbie]

What would you do if it was 2 fluke, but at the old 14 inch mark?

You'd be throwing back the 14's and 15's to wait out the bigger ones- right?

Originally Posted by bunker dunker

it is a double edged sword but i wonder what would be said if fluke went to 2
fish perday.....hmmmmm