New PB flounder, Wexford 14/09/2011

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#1 Post by **FMCN** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:20 pm

People:me

Duration:3hours

Tide:falling

Weather:nice

Bait:lug and frozen peeler

Rigs:2 hook flapper

Results:1 flounder

Report:This started out as a bass fishing trip to Dungarvan, but after finding my favourite beaches covered in thick weed idecided to cut my loses, save the browny points and nip over to Wexford for a quick session on my way home.
Glad i did, just the one fish but in the mid 40s and 2lb 10oz. A new PB.
What is the proper way to measure a flounder?

#2 Post by **dfella25** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:31 pm

Very nice flounder!

#3 Post by **liam78** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:38 pm

hi to measure any fish i measure the head from bottom of the measure stick and i go by the tail to find the size of it.
hope you know what i mean easyer to show then wrting it lol.
o ps nice wee flounder

#4 Post by **shamoo0804** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:52 pm

Cracking flounder

44cm

#5 Post by **chuckaroo** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:10 pm

monster flounder, cracking fish!
very very nice!
nice 1

#6 Post by **Creep** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:39 am

excelllent fish!!! lovely size!! well done!!!!!! I measure from tail to head, I do like to weight them as well (in a bag or sack) but the scales I have at present are crap but it gives me an idea if they are feeding well in certain areas

#7 Post by **FMCN** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:09 am

Thanks for all the comments. Yes i like to weigh them as well. I carry 2 sets of digital scales, a small pocket set and a berkeley lip grip. They are pricey but a really good job.

#8 Post by **MAC** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:38 am

Get a Berkley Tec scales lads. They have 35lb and 100lb versions. Both weigh in 1oz increments. They are made for the catch and release Bass Tournaments in the US, so have to be very accurate. I've managed to certify the 100lb version for the last 3 years.

Kev

#9 Post by **tight lines** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:56 pm

very nice flounder well done

#10 Post by **roger de dodger** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:06 pm

did it take crab?? nice one

#11 Post by **FMCN** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:27 pm

No, fished a 2 hook flapper with peeler on one hook and plain lug on the other. It took the plain lug.

#12 Post by **zud25** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:17 am

Well done on ur PB.

#13 Post by **Surfrod** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:56 am

A cracker of a catch. Well done.

#14 Post by **Surfrod** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:56 am

A cracker of a catch. Well done.

#15 Post by **Surfrod** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:56 am

A cracker of a catch. Well done.

#16 Post by **The Austrian** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:28 pm

congrats on the new PB, beautiful fish, always good to have a plan B

What is the proper way to measure a flounder?

couldn't see anything wrong with your technique, perfect!

Sea Angling Ireland