Species gear view

Gulf Flounder

Slow drag bait along the bottom and let the fish eat before setting the hook.

Habitats

Sandy edges, passes, docks, drop-offs

Best bait

Mud minnows, shrimp, small baitfish, soft plastics

Season

Fall through winter

Tide and time

Moving water along edges and drop-offs · Most of the day with moving tide

Core Setup

Foundational fishing setup plus the required components for CastPlan's primary rig.

Core setup

The default clear leader range for launch-area live bait and lure work.

Recommended rig

Bottom fishing with natural bait

20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader · Barrel swivels · Inshore braided main line · Inshore circle hooks · Small egg sinker assortment

Other compatible options

Compatible option

The lead head behind the core searching and shrimp-imitation presentations.

Compatible option

A compact jig for current, passes, bridge edges, and controlled depth work.