Winter Flounder Opens Tomorrow

[NoLimit]

Wind and tides look good for maybe a flurry around noon.

[Blackfish Doug]

I would love to be out for them but it looks like nobody is sailing for them

[NoLimit]

The state economy is losing big time by not allowing party boats to go out. A two fish limit sucks and if it were 4, it would justify the fare.

The present two fish limit might as well be zero. A 4 fish limit would put hundreds of thousands into the local economy, cure the winter doldrums, and have zero effect on the fish stocks.

[Blackfish Doug]

Originally Posted by NoLimit

The state economy is losing big time by not allowing party boats to go out. A two fish limit sucks and if it were 4, it would justify the fare.

The present two fish limit might as well be zero. A 4 fish limit would put hundreds of thousands into the local economy, cure the winter doldrums, and have zero effect on the fish stocks.

Did you see the size of the flounder in that picture? there's more meat on those 2 flounder then 3 18" keeper Fluke. If you go out on any headboat you would consider 3 keeper Fluke a very good day? How many times do you go out & come home with nothing but Ice in your cooler at the end of the day when you go Fluking? Not once last year did I not get my 2 fish Flounder limit. I don't even think I caught a short flounder last year.

[NoLimit]

That looks like the Paramount in deep water - but I have caught them that big in the RB.

[Blackfish Doug]

I have caught them that size in the back bays as well. I know Jerry on the fish Monger does few of these trips pictured boat limits all the time what else would you expect from him anyway. But not one of his customers ever complain about the limit we have no other choice but to accept it. I bring back one of my favorite fish to eat at one the great restaurants we have here in Brick NJ & enjoy them with a few cold ones it makes my day. Plenty of great eats to have with the wife & even enough for a dogie bag for the next days lunch.

[FieldTester]

Originally Posted by Blackfish Doug

I would love to be out for them but it looks like nobody is sailing for them

Doug,
The skiff is ready but 2 fish limit now ?? I though you guys were around 4-6 last time I checked.

[Detour66]

It's truly is a shame what the Winter flounder fishing has become because of the regs. For years it was how the new saltwater fishing season started! It was tradition! Now that is all but gone due to the 2 fish limit. It would be nice if they upped the limit to 10 and that's not asking to much! I guess I will have to be happy with the great memories I have of flounder fishing with my Grandpa and my Dad back in the day..... but I sure do miss it!

[Man Workin]

Don't give up on your memories my friend, so what if the bag limit is two. Take the kids / grand kids out and let them have a blast. Hey two kids and two adults is alot of filets. I know its expensive but its our job to keep it going. I will never forget flounder fishing in Barnaget bay on the flats with my old man telling me how things are done.

[Detour66]

Originally Posted by Man Workin

Don't give up on your memories my friend, so what if the bag limit is two. Take the kids / grand kids out and let them have a blast. Hey two kids and two adults is alot of filets. I know its expensive but its our job to keep it going. I will never forget flounder fishing in Barnaget bay on the flats with my old man telling me how things are done.

I will not give up on them ... and more than likely give it a shot once I get the boat in the water. But thanks for the reminder! Tight Lines!