How to Locate Fluke Quickly and Stay on Them 🐟 Flounder Fishing

[@CookingandFishing]

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[@rgibson759]

Have you ever been able to pick up these fluke on your sonar? I understand they have no swim bladder, so interested in whether you have tried this?

[@CookingandFishing]

No, though I can see livescope being used to spot followers/risers off the bottom going after your lure.

[@noboatrequired6895]

You're right about the fluke clamping down on the jig. I've had a half dozen this year, which felt very heavy, but, just seem to open their mouth half way through the fight, and they are gone. I don't believe they were ever really "hooked". Good Luck Fishing.

[@CookingandFishing]

it's even worse than that...a big fluke has the jig 6" down it's gullet, then a weak, slacky hookset just abuts the jig against the inside of its jaws. They open wide and the jig flies out...positioning that jig against the jaws BEFORE you swing for the fences is key. Tricky bastards for sure, esp the big ones!

[@noboatrequired6895]

@@CookingandFishing Exactly... I've even had it happen when largemouth bass fishing. Fight a big bass close to the boat, and I can see it open it's mouth, and the jig and pig comes out. I'm heading out tomorrow am. Solunar isn't good but I usually only get to fish on weekends. Good luck if you go.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@noboatrequired6895 It's interesting, I first noticed this phenomenon while smallie fishing...even on 1/16oz jigheads some of them would clamp down hard and I had to adjust my drag settings to get a proper hookset. Definitely learned the limits of 6lb floro leader this Spring. With a 1oz+ jighead it's even more pronounced...and honestly, no freshwater bass has the jaw pressure of a fluke. I find these technical/mechanical details fascinating, and puzzling them out to increase your hook-land % is all part of the fun!

[@thebarcadas7850]

Super educational thank you!!

[@CookingandFishing]

thanks!!

[@steveallen5992]

great vid and thanks for the tip on the Unhookum tool. Ordered one.

[@CookingandFishing]

Awesome!

[@danielweise8516]

You are excellent with the instructional videos! I especially love how you worked with illustrations overlaying the navionics map. Keep it up Rodger.

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks!!

[@laundry08]

Another thoughtful analysis and presentation. Thanks!

[@laundry08]

As a shorebound angler myself, I'd be interested to hear how you and shoremoney pick your spots too.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@laundry08 That is certainly coming!

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

TwoPoundTest stay tuned!

[@rawrfishing]

very nice explanation. i chase fish via contour too, especially crappies in the fall

[@CookingandFishing]

It's prob the most basic pattern to grasp, esp for bottom orienting fish. Find a couple fish at a certain depth, find more at the same depth elsewhere.

[@flukingbarnacles]

Damn that miss on the big one hurts

[@CookingandFishing]

I remember it to this day lol

[@petrulliv]

👍

[@dingfishing1186]

Dude excellent instructional as always. I need to try the hovering over the fish and cast method. I usually just drift with the tide or power drift in wind against tide conditions while vertically jigging. Your method is way more efficient as you don't waste time pedaling back and forth to repeat drifts, brilliant.

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks! When you have the conditions it's definitely very efficient. Some spots are drift spots...big shallow flats with very unremarkable structure. Even there, I would put a mark on any fish caught; a 1ft depression is like a distinct ledge to those flats fish lol. Everywhere else I'm looking for points/ledges/and following contour lines once I locate a couple fish.

[@Rustyfishing]

Awesome video love the insight

[@CookingandFishing]

thanks!

[@JerzyAnt609]

Do you feel that loop knot works a lot better then a TA clip? Get a nice 21’ CC ditch the yak

[@CookingandFishing]

Lol I wish! And yeah 100%...I don't find myself changing weights or colors often enough to cock up my presentation with a clip. Clips are for moving hard baits imo...jigs/bucktails get a loop knot. The kreh loop is easy to tie, and uses up very little of your leader.

[@csralumni]

Great explanation and analysis.

[@CookingandFishing]

thanks mang!

[@SchusterFishes]

Awesome video man, Always like your stuff

[@CookingandFishing]

thanks!

[@nelsonfelixoutdoors6095]

Very informative !

[@CookingandFishing]

ty!

[@AntonioCruz-pw6lm]

What is the name of the rod you was Fishing today

[@CookingandFishing]

Shimano Expride 72mh

[@AntonioCruz-pw6lm]

@@CookingandFishing thank you

[@africaster]

Very nice ... We know the fish favour certain depth ranges ... which are probably linked to water temps at that range ... is it possible that dependent on the flow direction ( incoming would be slightly colder coming from ocean than outgoing, which has been warmed up in shallower areas) that they would go deeper during an outgoing than an incoming?

[@angeloiacovella7129]

What are the water shoes (clogs) you're using on the yak?

[@CookingandFishing]

They are called Crosskix - work well as a summer kayak shoe but they don't really hold up to walking/hiking

[@AdamStopowski]

Watching this after I caught a 15.5 inch flounder in Murrells Inlet

[@CookingandFishing]

nice!

[@richieg8432]

Do you have a video on how to make a Garlic Ginger sauce?

[@CookingandFishing]

Not that specifically...I don't even really know what that is tbh, probably some soy/chicken stock/cornstarch slurry based sauce you get at Chinese takeout places?

[@bomiwonabi]

Time to sell that jawn.

[@CookingandFishing]

More and more tempting every year. It kills me in freshwater...so imprecise esp for suspending fish.

[@josephpalermo3385]

What are you using for a Hook remover ?

[@CookingandFishing]

google Unhookum tool.

[@fireballdriver5105]

That's why you need 360 drive.. lol

[@CookingandFishing]

I know...I would use the F outta the 360. Right now I'm dropping jigs down to suspended smallies...not having basic reverse is complete garbage haha

[@fireballdriver5105]

@@CookingandFishing lol...

[@SuperVehicle002]

I call that a Hackney hookset lol. It's named because if you watch the pro bass angler Greg Hackney set a jig hook he jacks that rod lol. Though if you do it to a small bass you send that little guy flying lol!

[@CookingandFishing]

It's the right way to jack jig fish, regardless of species.

[@perryjohnson1701]

How do you like the Hobie inflatable? Do you have to worry about hooking it?

[@CookingandFishing]

yeah, you do. Hooks and fish spines will wreck your day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gonSn3WOqKafnbM

[@SuperVehicle002]

I want a Hobie 360 so bad

[@CookingandFishing]

once they move it down to the OB I'll start saving!

[@sgrisafi]

Just curious where were you fishing and what type of de hooker were you using?

[@CookingandFishing]

The un-hookum tool...google it, it works well unless they really swallow the jig.

[@robertgerber2533]

What do you use to choose your spots?

[@CookingandFishing]

Charts, navionics...that + access is what I'm looking for. I've also been fishing the tristate area for a long time...wayyy before I ever got a kayak.

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

Teach me more!! ::stroke certate ::

[@CookingandFishing]

don't wear that thing out before it ever sees water lol

[@joey2658]

Hi how long is this rod you use on kayak,thx

[@CookingandFishing]

That one is the Expride 7'2 MH. Anything under 7'6 is good for my kayak fishing...over 7'6 and it becomes awkward when you're landing fish.

[@joey2658]

@@CookingandFishing Thx I've got a 7'6 dialuna haven't try it on kayak just worry about tip load during the landing.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@joey2658 Yeah with 7'6 rods...you gotta extend your hand behind you while landing fish, or grabbing further up the rod etc. A longer landing net will help too. It's awkward but sometimes you need that extra length in a rod, even from a kayak.

[@WallyOutdoors]

Do some research on the solar minimum we are coming into.. This science strongly disagrees with the climate change philosophy.. That's what I will call it anyway.. I have my own words for it. LOL From what I have researched just the opposite is going to happen.. Either way I enjoy the videos.. Good job and tight lines..

[@CookingandFishing]

I feel like we've had this back and forth before...but to reiterate, I think you have it backwards: Climate change is science in the true sense, ie data-driven, peer-reviewed science; it's what the mountain of evidence points to and what 99.9% of scientists accept as reality. Anything opposing that POV is conspiracy theory, and the few "scientists" who advocate things like solar cycles to explain our current predicament...you'll find are in the pockets of fossil fuel conglomerates. But anyway, for now the fish are still here, so tight lines to you as well my friend, and thanks for watching the video! :)

[@WallyOutdoors]

@@CookingandFishing The sun controls our climate.. The science behind that is fact based and shown throughout the course of history.. To each his or her own on what they wanna believe in. I just look at another prospective here I guess.. Solar minimums are real and history shows us how and when it will effect our climate.. Anyhow your vids are always entertaining man and I appreciate that you took the time to respond.. Tight lines brother. I'm headed out for some tog on the yak tomorrow.. In the end it's the fish we both do care about.....

[@CookingandFishing]

@@WallyOutdoors I appreciate the sentiment, and yes at the end of the day we both care about the fishing. I don't "believe" anything insomuch as I "accept" the evidence...and if new evidence is brought to bear, why then I change my mind. Reality doesn't care about what I believe; what's true is true whether I believe it or not, and science is the only means we have to ascertain these truths about the universe. In any case, tight lines to you as well, whatever happens I'm sure we'll still be fishing!

[@lucabrazzi-vlog]

Awesome video Very informative I agree on the way you find the fish. I usually try to study conditions prior to going out but sometimes the current and wind dont cooperate. I went out in southern Jersey Fri and had the wind and tide going the same direction so I was forced to almost stroll and jig and reset constantly. But still had alot of action and learn every day esp kayak fishing which is new to me Just subbed Also checkout some of my stuff if ya like. Just do this for fun Tight lines

[@CookingandFishing]

Yeah conditions dictate where you can fish efficiently...but having pedal drive will open up more opportunities, and having reverse even more. On the Hobie 360 you can prob fish wherever whenever lol

[@lucabrazzi-vlog]

@@CookingandFishing yes just bought the Hobie Passport 10.5 pedal drive but no reverse. But a Hobie dealer I talked to in nc said Hobie is coming out with a new drive that will supposedly shake up the kayak world and the drives now will be cheaper we'll see. I fished twice in the Passport and no reverse and big waves definitely was tough. But it turns well and moves well. And the pedal drive period definitely helps while fishing. Caught a ton of fish on 2 trips but still need a fish finder to up the game. Again great vid Tight lines

[@CookingandFishing]

@@lucabrazzi-vlog Nice! Hobie is killing the game lately...that new 360 is drool worthy...but as much as I complain about my old drive...I can usually make it work. Do I want more boat control? Who doesn't! But it's miles better than any paddle only craft...stay safe out there and have fun!

[@peterpantelis1255]

I am a fan of your channel, and have decided it is time you made a blue crab catch and cook video. Maybe something a little bit creative with it.

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

That is definitely in the works.

[@CookingandFishing]

We just have to bring ourselves to sacrifice fishing time to go crabbing...maybe I'll bring a dipnet on the kayak, I hear around this time the males are swimming on top?

[@dannyvaldez2569]

I had to stop watching after the climate change comment. Wish you all the best

[@CookingandFishing]

Lol okay, next time I'll put up a trigger warning :)

[@dieseldick1264]

No flounder in 5 yrs. LOL !

[@christophersmith5485]

Even the us military and oil companies recognize climate change and acknowledge it is a threat. Why are you willfully ignorant and also so easily offended…