Fluke Jigging Out Front - Flounder Fishing in the Surf Zone

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A how-to guide to surf fluking out front - the nuances of jigging in the surf zone, wave action and jig interaction, gear and tackle selection...everything to get you started for the open beach bite.
David (Ding Fishing) makes a cameo, along with Marc's lovely gf Jess.
David's channel - / @dingfishing1186
Rod - Daiwa Rebellion 7'M - ebay.to/302xMvc (the Rebellion line is a winner)
Reel - Daiwa Ballistic LT 3000 - ebay.to/3eL5Q2S
Braid - Daiwa J Braid x8 10lb - ebay.to/2Av8ET5
Leader - Seaguar STS 12 - 15lb - ebay.to/3csCTrd
Jighead - Decoy Round 1/4 - 3/8oz - ebay.to/2zS739S ebay.to/3dqMDnb
Gulp Jerk Shad 6" - ebay.to/2z0s8Pc
Connection Knot - Modified Alberto - • Best Braid - Leader Kn...
Terminal Knot - Kreh's Loop - • Best Fishing Loop Knot...
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[@CookingandFishing]

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[@stevenc3142]

will I see a ding fishing video soon?

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

We all miss David. The Big Mohawk misses David.

[@IODell]

Thanks! Best flounder fishing videos I've found.

[@CookingandFishing]

Check out the ones from this year, and a lot more coming soon!

[@ledraps22]

Now can you catch smallmouth from the surf??? :D

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

I'll leave that to Roger lol

[@CookingandFishing]

lol

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Thank God I subscribe to you. You’re an excellent fisherman and an excellent teacher. This is a wonderful thing. Keep it up. I love it.

[@idkwhattouseforname]

Finally got around to watching this. I really admire the way that you analyze fishing. Seriously good content.

[@vgbudau]

Roger and Marc - great videos! been following your exploits for a while. Just curious, have you considered using Suzuki rods in an overhead/baitcast configuration? Specifically for flounder and other bottom dwellers ...

[@CookingandFishing]

I've thought about it, but honestly...I wouldn't use my baitcasters anywhere near sand. If I'm only fishing bulkheads/piers etc, maybe.

[@louisoctaviojr6876]

When you guys talk about light rods how light we talking

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

< 5oz. From shore, you don't need anything more than a 7' freshwater spinning rod that is rated to 5/8oz. Fast action M power is the sweetspot. For more on fluking rods my cousin did a review here kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6uQiKijr8dpr8k.

[@matthewfeit9046]

Are you stationary fishing what appears to be the same hole or are you walking the beach?

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

Mostly walking. You need to be willing to cover the beach until you find a patch of fluke.

[@CookingandFishing]

cover water until you catch one. Then pound it to the ground. rinse/repeat!

[@kats1978]

Thanks a lot for great tutorial!! I was thinking about getting new set up for surf fishing fluke but I will use my freshwater rod to use your technique.

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

That's all you need!

[@dingfishing1186]

Always killing it Marc & thanks for the tips!

[@CookingandFishing]

Haha far too modest. We're waiting on your videos!!

[@mandihoward5261]

my boyfriend said you need to use a bucktail and a strip of bluefish he also said not alot of people know this but a bucktail and a strip of bacon both will catch fluke all day.

[@CookingandFishing]

Lol sounds like your boyfriend needs a private lesson :)

[@mandihoward5261]

lol you should try it he said@@CookingandFishing

[@CookingandFishing]

@@mandihoward5261 🤣

[@mandihoward5261]

he has given advice to alot of youtubers and they all have caught their pb fishes from catfish bass and flounder trout he loves to fish and help others enjoy fishing some big youtube names he put em on the map made it their best video

[@mandihoward5261]

the youtubers now have millions of subs.

[@keithmcgrath5586]

Awesome Marcy Marc! Always getting it done

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

Can’t wait to fish on your boat!

[@2HimTru]

Great video! Would you share what beach & State you were fishing here in this video? Thanks.

[@CookingandFishing]

Thanks! Sorry but no spot burning on this channel - google maps is your friend; if you're anywhere in the northeast fluke are around all Summer

[@joegissinger]

A bleeding fish from the gills is a dead fish

[@JerzyAnt609]

I’ll just never understand how guys use jigs under 1 ounce or even 1 - 1/2 😔

[@CookingandFishing]

You can start with 1oz and work your way down, the lighter the jig the longer the "hang time" in the strike zone. Fluke generally feed up, that's why the teaser is so effective. But a precisely fished single jig will catch quality, at least inshore and from land. Just mo!

[@JerzyAnt609]

Thank you roger I fished a Chanel today from boat and the drift was rippin

[@totalnoobfishing1753]

@@CookingandFishing Really strong point, an easy way to tell if your jig is too heavy is if you use a hi\lo rig (with gulp etc. ) and you ALWAYS catch fish on the upper hook only. I did this for a while, using a 2oz bucktail and quickly realized the bucktail was simply a vessel to get my upper hook out there

[@alldaytony2751]

Where can I get that rod holder?

[@CookingandFishing]

unfortunately I don't have a source...bought that thing decades ago, could never find it again.

[@louisoctaviojr6876]

Yeah i was thinking the samething. Great videos

[@ducmintran]

Hi. Where can I get the white rod holder? And what size is your landing net?

[@CookingandFishing]

New rod stand review with links to net as well - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGGlf2iKm8xji9E

[@louisoctaviojr6876]

Great video. I know you don't have a link but could reply with the measurements to your pole stand. I am thinking of making one out of PVC. Length, width, and height to the bend of the handle. Ty

[@mvini_]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@thomasslater3776]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@javiertorres2193]

Amazing tutorial!

[@pdliu317]

Very informative video

[@mannyfishing1816]

Awesome

[@thomasslater3776]

Q: who makes the light jigs u lime, with hooks large enough for fluke? Thanks

[@CookingandFishing]

Gamakatsu Round 26, 1/4oz 3/0 hook, Decoy SV-62 for heavier sizes.

[@edwardwoltman3827]

I noticed your hook is comming out of the belly of the shad rather than the back...IYO, does it make a difference and why.....Great Vids.

[@CookingandFishing]

Makes zero difference with gulp since it's not a dual density bait, and often it's easier to rig it straight coming out the belly.

[@edwardwoltman3827]

@@CookingandFishing and no problem with the shad staying on the jig head....thanks for the reply.

[@trevorshao]

do u stay in one spot or walk around?

[@CookingandFishing]

Always walk and cast, then work through an area that holds fish thoroughly.

[@holdentudiks534]

Even better chances using a bare hook teaser with gulp, on a dropper loop 12 inches up from your bottom rig. Also you're supposed to measure under the fish, not above.

[@CookingandFishing]

lol ok

[@shore-moneyfishing1939]

There are no need for teasers when you fish a single jig correctly. Cheers!

[@dingfishing1186]

@@shore-moneyfishing1939 Touche

[@idkwhattouseforname]

@@CookingandFishing honestly i think he's got a point with measuring fluke from the bottom. dat curvature has got to add a few mm's

[@CookingandFishing]

@@idkwhattouseforname on that point he's absolutely correct, we do give a few mm of leeway when measuring over the fish but a bumpboard solution is in the works. The only accurate measurement is on a bumpboard!