The EASIEST Way to Catch GIANT Flounder ** FLOUNDER FISHING 101**

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I just moved to the Chesapeake Bay area in VA and I got a kayak yesterday. It's just a paddle type, but it's 13' and stable. In my first trip out I caught a little flounder this morning, too small but it's a start. Hopefully I'll learn something that helps from this video. Thanks for the info.

[@fishingjimcolon4339]

Great video once again Nate, love the in depth Intel. I'm originally from the Northeast and I've been living in the South for 20+ years now and flounder fishing is totally different down here. I'm slowly learning how to use artificials thanks to you so I really appreciate everything you do. Thanks

[@southernsalt]

Man it’s definitely different especially considering up north you fish for flounder in deep water and down here most of the time we are shallower than 3 feet. Good luck out there and glad these videos are helping!

[@williamchandler2494]

I have watched your channel so often that when my wife hear’s what’s going on y’all she says what’s he fishing for today. 🤣 keep up the great work and tight lines,

[@southernsalt]

😂 😂 that’s awesome

[@huntingaddict92]

Ive been watching your channel for tips the last couple years. Grew up only fishing fresh water but have been going to chincoteague for 20+ years so I finally decided to try my hand at flounder and had an AMAZING weekend fishing. Really only fish off of banks or piers but I target structure with artificial. Thank you again for all your how too's and content!

[@southernsalt]

Man that’s awesome!!!

[@0221serendipity]

Really FUN fishing 🎣 channel! Love the "Boom" at 3:00 minute mark! 😅I'm gonna have to start saying that when I'm fishing now!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@robertmartinez3948]

I enjoy the videos you have posted, well done thank you for sharing. Have a great day.

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@stripermanly]

Artificials are the best way to enjoy a one on one battle. I’ve noticed a lot of youtubers that fish artificials tend to have a much larger viewer base. Good stuff Nate.

[@TacticalDDS]

Nicely done Nate! Last week the hoodwink was the only lure that produced for me. Keep it up!

[@southernsalt]

Man that’s awesome brother glad you like them!!

[@FishingWithSkilled]

Thump Thump BOOM. Nothing like a fight with a doormat. Great video.

[@southernsalt]

No doubt, thanks brother!!

[@PartisanOgrae]

Your excitement really makes the video.

[@southernsalt]

🙌 thanks man I appreciate it!

[@AustinVanIngen]

more flounder and speck content please!!! love the instructional videos

[@jbro800]

Your one handed casting technique is top notch.

[@AnsleyLe]

That looks like such a perfect day fishing!. That looks like such a perfect day fishing!.

[@weltonedwards5990]

Love your videos! I went out last week to a little creek in Jacksonville and caught 8 flounder that were between 18 to 20 inches! Wish I could attach a picture. Gonna make for a good fish fry! I watch all your videos and look forward to the next one! Fish On!

[@southernsalt]

Man that is one heck of a day!! Some of my best trips ever were in Jacksonville, absolutely love fishing there!!

[@pedrocordero7898]

Which creek , Brown's Creek?

[@cocktailsanddreams]

Going out these next 2 weeks in DE for flounder in my new OT Sportsman PDL 120...love your energy bro. Subscribed!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother and good luck out there!!

[@nickp.777]

I love using gulp of all varieties. My favorites are the grubs, jerk Shad’s and shrimp. I will say though this year they have been loving minnows. I fish in New Jersey. Also the fish bites shrimp have done well this year. Great video!

[@southernsalt]

Nice, thanks for sharing!

[@Fishinaroundtn]

Gonna try for some in savannah next week. I’m liking the action of that lure

[@southernsalt]

🙌 man I’ve fished savanna in the past and the tides kicked my tail lol good luck out there, let me know how you do!

[@agould53]

I will attest to the quality of Nate's Patreon content, especially if you're fishing a lot in/around the Mobile Bay area. Extremely helpful.

[@DongWang-m4n]

*Who da fuck is Nate?*

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother I really appreciate it!!

[@keithpowell2786]

Really enjoyed the video, love the way you explain your tackle and the way you work your bait

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother!!

[@emeraldtidesoutdoors]

Looks like a nice fun trip! That one flounder was a stud. It was great meeting you at the poke bowl last weekend, hopefully the bagwell goes better for both of us 😂

[@southernsalt]

Yessir nice to meet you as well! If Bagwell goes like the last tournament I’m retiring 😂

[@kenp247]

I enjoyed watching you target, Flounder. That's my favorite fish to catch. Great C&R video. ❤

[@southernsalt]

🙌 mine too brother!!

[@kluce1914]

Love your videos ! I like to catch flounder,redfish,and speckled trout on artificial lures,Also keep the videos coming ! Good Job !!!

[@southernsalt]

Awesome man, thanks!!

[@ericdavis5950]

Hi there. My name is Eric Davis and I live in Southeast Texas. We fish Sabine Lake a lot. Mainly using Gulp. White or chartreuse. I'd like to see some of your lures this way. Great content buddy. Keep up the great work

[@southernsalt]

We currently have our baits in Serious Bait and tackle near Galveston but I’d love to have them all over that way!

[@ericdavis5950]

@southernsalt that would be awesome. They have a place in Winnie, TX called Sea Pony. That would be a great place to try. I know they have an abundance of Mirror Lures there. Might want to hit them up

[@fernandodasilva4813]

Hey, buddy, next time you're out of flounder fishing. Try like a 1 oz bucktail white paint green with a piece of squid on it, strip a squid, and add minnow either green bag or any fresh water minnow. You can get at the bait store Strip ofsquid And a Small bait fish. Up to three, up to 4 inches.

[@nathanleitz5060]

Love all your videos since I'm land locked lol I'd love to be able to catch flounder I'm sure shrimp does great and of course the lure you used in this video as always stay safe and keep those tight lines

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother!!

[@johngarnett8293]

Do you have a videos on the rods and reel you use , and types of lines

[@southernsalt]

I’m sure I do on here but I also mentioned it in this video towards the end. I try to go over my setups in every video

[@rgutomo8141]

Always listen to the excitement my friend my friend, successful👍

[@1Dataware123]

Fantastic Video. I absolutely love flounder and flounder fishing. My pb is 4# 7oz on 15# line with live shrimp under a cork. If you don't mind would you share with me/us your depth/fish finder brand and model. After 14 years my Garmin gave up the ghost. Keep up the great videos. You are da bomb! Thanx

[@southernsalt]

Very nice one!!

[@1Dataware123]

​@southernsalt I had asked you about your depth / fishfinder make & model and if there's anything about it you don't like? I saw in one video it was a lowrance but couldn't make out the model. If you don't want to talk about your gear I get it but please just say so.

[@captaj2845]

What kind union do you use ? Barrel swivel or some kind of special knot ? … I just started using artificial hoodwinks and slick lures.

[@southernsalt]

I use a double uni. Absolutely no swivels

[@alaskangirl7675]

That looks like such a perfect day fishing!

[@southernsalt]

It was a good one!

[@Pdawg-gp7sp]

That's all I fish for Captain !! Tight Lines 🐟🐟🐟

[@southernsalt]

Nice!!

[@DueSouthFishing]

A great mourning Nate, Artificial for me.

[@southernsalt]

Man it was definitely a good one!

[@kevinwoodcock4122]

Nate great video I do most of my fishing around west and east bay in Panama City Fl i find it very difficult to fish for flounder because of all the grass How do you get around this in your area of Mobile?

[@southernsalt]

Around PCB and really any clear water area you’re going to have a ton of grass. In these areas I fish under docks and around bridges a lot. You basically got to fish where there isn’t any grass sometimes that means fishing very deep.

[@mixie4956]

Awsome job looks really fun. What bait you using?

[@southernsalt]

Southern Salt Hoodwink

[@mixie4956]

@@southernsalt oh nice, I fish that spot a lot

[@sealance2919]

As always, Nate good stuff. Artificial!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother!!

[@davidbrowder2202]

It hurts my heart to see big, tasty flounder not go into the ice box. lol. Great video.

[@southernsalt]

Lol yep left the cooler at the house and sharks have been bad lately lol

[@jamescozmosponheimer7849]

Gr8 video / thx for sharing I like pink or white gulp

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@gd3design63]

Love all the tips and instruction in this one. Thanks! (I like using artificials for everything…hate messing with bait 😂)

[@southernsalt]

Same here lol

[@brilliantfishingnc]

Woooooo! First comment! Love the vids, keep em coming!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@Frewsfishn]

Hey man I have been watching your channel for a while now and I would love to come out and fish with you one day if that would be possible. I live about an hour or so from the salt, like st Augustine area but really anywhere. Let me know what you think I have always wanted to get on the flounder but never been that successful just reds and trout most of the time.

[@southernsalt]

I do run charters if that’s something you’re interested in shoot me a message on Facebook.

[@alaskangirl7675]

How do you think the hood winks would work with pike?

[@southernsalt]

Well I know I catch a ton of pickerel down here so should work fine.

[@Santi_95]

Do you think your soft plastics would work for bass?

[@southernsalt]

Definitely, I have a few videos on here but I caught an 8 pounder on them back in December.

[@Santi_95]

@@southernsalt I’m gonna get some. I live up in indiana so hopefully I can find a 8 pounder. Ha

[@southernsalt]

@@Santi_95 man send me pictures lol

[@datronheath735]

Very nice doormat and keepem coming

[@southernsalt]

🙌 thank you!!

[@kriskirkwood4173]

I use vudu shrimp when I target flounder during spring and summer. Actually I'm going to catch some in the morning.

[@southernsalt]

Great lure for flounder!

[@j.mimoso4767]

Another nice day, brother!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@johnnycashmiller288]

Caught them on shrimp.but looks like you war them out on hoodwink.must be a good time to fish when it's this hot.

[@southernsalt]

Man it’s been tough with the high water temperatures but the action of this lure just makes them mad enough to strike at it

[@Greblos2]

Hey man good videos! Come to tampa I’ll take you to some awesome spots!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother, I hope to head down there soon to get on some snook!!

[@johnbumgardner9514]

When is your next fishing trip ? I would like to come watch in person and learn some tricks of the trade ! Thanks for sharing. Always enjoy your videos 👍

[@ryanpage9534]

Artificial jerk shad is my favorite

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@kenthayer6255]

What rod and reel setup are you using? Line ?

[@southernsalt]

Chubby Rod 7’2” med fast 15 pound braid

[@robgover8341]

Was that I-10 over the Pascagoula River?

[@southernsalt]

No.

[@linuxrules95]

Wife and I use artificial bait. She pefers the cheaper grubs with a tail. I use gulp. Sometimes she catches more and Sometimes I do. We fish from 2 old Town pedal kayaks 132s

[@southernsalt]

Nice!!

[@henryclark5486]

I'm really interested in the trolling motor setup

[@southernsalt]

Yeah man, it’s an Old Town Autopilot 120. I absolutely love it!

[@johnnorman8424]

If you can tell me, what is the price of that fishing kayak you are using in this video?

[@southernsalt]

It is around $4,300

[@johnnorman8424]

@@southernsalt Thanks Dude. I just got through looking sat your flounder video. I enjoyed it.

[@barrettcrooks4807]

What the name of the lure u are using,Where can you find them

[@southernsalt]

It’s the Hoodwink. Get them at southernsaltbaitcompany.com

[@scottzipperer6146]

Fantastic

[@JohnnyAuman-rc8ig]

What was the name of that lure?

[@InshorePursuit]

Love it!

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@JLTFishing]

Nice 👍

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@ryanpage9534]

Nice!!

[@saltydawg9260]

Are your lures scented?

[@southernsalt]

They are not.

[@keithpowell2786]

You are 100% correct, always remember hook sets are free lol

[@southernsalt]

That’s right!!

[@charlieridgway1085]

Mackrel and a green and silver fresh water mino

[@southernsalt]

Right on!

[@brianevans5436]

Artificial here in southeast Ga.

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@DogHairDontCare]

Protect your skin from the sun with some moisture-wicking pants. It's more cool than wearing shorts, especially when you get a few splashes or even if not, a little bit of sweat.

[@sethscott4211]

Been trying my ass off for flounder but can't be at the right place and time. Love flounder

[@southernsalt]

They can definitely be tough from time to time especially when the tide isn’t moving

[@leehowell4258]

Have had more success with live bait on flounder rigs versus artificial. Only one I've ever caught on artificial was a trout trick on a stand up jig bouncing it off the bottom.

[@southernsalt]

I have way more success on artificial than live bait

[@robgover8341]

Use gulp or fish bites and you will put away the live bait. Before those type of products were available I was out fishing live baiters bumping sparkle beetle grubs on the bottom. The only time I choose live bait for flounder fishing now is when I am specifically targeting really big flounder and I use 6 inch live finger mullet.

[@leehowell4258]

@@southernsalt Our season in NC this year is 10 days 9/15-9/25 15" min TL 1 per person per day. I'll be using everything in my arsenal for the short weekend window I have to fish for them this year.

[@leehowell4258]

@@robgover8341 I have had success with gulp on bucktails too but mud minnow on a carolina or fluke rig is about undefeated for me.

[@no_step_on_snek9796]

​@@leehowell4258 I was under the impression the 2023 flounder season was closed for us this year (NC). They announced it in February I believe.

[@YumsoupXD]

Live bait🎣

[@carrollhughes]

what type of kyack

[@southernsalt]

Old Town AP120

[@nickbaer6584]

BOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM!!!!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌 😂

[@ia6980]

Wheres your jetsky? Why on kayak?

[@Therapy-N-Session]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@stansmith7118]

Artificial mostly.

[@patrickcoates8640]

Love fishing those flounder with artificial

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@Noone765]

Those are small flounder in Louisiana.

[@southernsalt]

lol ok man

[@jeremyham6484]

Artificial always

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@calypsonotch3953]

what makes a 4500 dollar kayak better than a 1500 dollar jon boat?

[@southernsalt]

It won’t sink when a swell comes over the bow for starters.

[@calypsonotch3953]

valid point@@southernsalt

[@agave1314]

🐸👍✝️

[@vincentrussell7246]

I really don't like when you don't keep them and cook them up

[@BrokeAggieOutdoors]

Let ‘em go let ‘em grow sometimes

[@southernsalt]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@frankjohnson5869]

Artificials only

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@drivebyquipper]

Sorry, brother. Those flounder aren't giant by Central Florida standards. It's all good, everyone is happy to get a keeper on any day!

[@southernsalt]

😂 😂

[@djtime45]

Looks like fluke

[@southernsalt]

No fluke on the upper Gulf coast

[@user-ok3qx5tc9i]

Started out good until that’s what I’m talking about comment Sick of that for years Be original

[@southernsalt]

lol get out of here dude. Don’t like it don’t watch it.

[@rcg9573]

If its got a motor hanging off it for propulsion, it's a polycarbonate miniature undersized boat, not a kayak. Just saying. Nice vid though! 🙂

[@wilfredovalle8096]

A men 600 hundred pounds