flattie fishing

[ritchie]

can some one tell me when the flattie season starts and what rig is best to use aswell what bait and where is the hot spots any info will be very useful thanks

[kentcatcher]

Best rig for flatties is a 2 hook flapper with size 2/4 depending on your bait. One good bait for them is maddies. Should be getting some now as alot of the flounder comps are starting very soon. Hope this helps

Cheers

Simon

[Lewis 77]

Originally Posted by ritchie

can some one tell me when the flattie season starts and what rig is best to use aswell what bait and where is the hot spots any info will be very useful thanks

Are some flounders on the beaches now in West Sussex area now .... East Preston to Brighton should see some fish .... blacks tipped red rag or limpets is probably the best bait for them

[ritchie]

cheers lewis77 have not tryed east preston yet but always thought about it so when i get a chance must pop down and have a go do you by any chance know any good hotspots or just fish anywhere

[ritchie]

thanks kentcatcher all info thankfuly recevied and so helpful

fish caught 2008 so far doggies,whiteing,pout
best ever fish caught 18lb 8oz cod 2006 2nd dec first double,first ever cod well pleased

[kentcatcher]

Not a problem ritchie anytime

[Lewis 77]

Originally Posted by ritchie

cheers lewis77 have not tryed east preston yet but always thought about it so when i get a chance must pop down and have a go do you by any chance know any good hotspots or just fish anywhere

The best spots for flounders at East Preston seem to be at the bottom of Sea Lane and eastwards towards the pipe. Limpets works well down there.

[Bill-bao]

Dabs can be caught almost all year round.

[ctwhitelaw]

had an attempt for flatties a few weeks ago
used Ragworm as bait and a size 2 or 4 hook cant mind
also a used a few coloured beads above my hook some
people say it helps for fishing for flatties

[Bill-bao]

They do like something shiny, it stirs them into action, that's why calm clear sea is best for flatties. A small spoon above the bait works well. Very often reeling slowly in attracts a flattie as the weight stirs up the sea bed.