Winter Floundering (or freezing me wotzits off!)

An icy cold January day attempting to catch flounders on baited spinners!
The Links:
Mepps : christchurchan...
End Hook : christchurchan...
Top Hook : christchurchan...

[@thesweetcornkid266]

This will be well worth a go in the creeks near where I live. The flatties that once thrived there are, let's say thin on the ground, but that's not to say they've disappeared for ever, and I loves a challenge. A wonderful location there, and a trip out with the one and only Mr Hand, what's not to like!!??

[@FishyTom]

It's a tactic that I think will work on lots of venues. It's an enjoyable, light and mobile method. Mullet spinning is my summer addiction!

[@thesweetcornkid266]

@@FishyTom Oh I'll defo be trying the mullet thing as soon as they turn up in my creek. I've tried there for years with bread and all the other usual suspects without success. Although I have had them follow un-baited spinners. This could well be the game changer. Watch this space!!

[@FishyTom]

I look forward to the reports...

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

What a lovely couple you and Wayne make 😂 really enjoyed the video guys will definitely give lure fishing for flounder a go, something different to try ... Thanks Tom take care mate👍🎣🎣

[@FishyTom]

Ha ha, he's not really my type!

[@christravis3270]

Never tried spinning for flounder, but will definitely give it a go, even though they didn’t quite show for you guys. Had some great sessions trotting worm under a float for them. You’re right, they are happy chasing and attacking bait off the bottom, brilliant fun. Another great video, loved some of the shots you set up for a different perspective, just brilliant. 👍🏻

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate. I'll be giving it a go again soon, it's a great method on the day and keeps you moving.

[@davidschofield9620]

Lol some strange conversations going on there Tom 10/10 for effort 👌

[@FishyTom]

Yeah, I blame Wayne. My mind is pure and innocent.

[@carldawson832]

Hi tom you ok mate, n hi to wayne. Cheers for the vid again i enjoyed the watch. Nice music aswell. I haver never spinned for flounder's but i no they can be very aggresive at bites at times. I saw a vid a few year bk were they was on a boat n had a camera under the water n they was chasing the baits. I was out this morning in tuff conditions on the humber and only managed a 30cm dab . All the best tom from GRIMSBY.

[@FishyTom]

Hey mate, flatties are aggressive little buggers! One of my loves is float fishing for them, they love the chase!

[@kevinbuckler1085]

What a motley crew,but fair play to you both for trying 👍,and I can sit in the warm watching you freeze your watzits off 🐟🎣⛄️

[@FishyTom]

They're still frozen now!

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@FishyTom 😂😂 I’m not surprised 😩🎣🐟

[@llewellynrose1093]

Language straight from the late 80s early 90s 🤣🤣 good effort chaps

[@FishyTom]

That's the era I gone dun sum skooling.

[@micksly7570]

Even when blanking another great vid Tom keep them coming 🥸🐶

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate. Hope it's not the first of many though! 😬

[@johnmanser2331]

Nice to see you blank. To see you blank nice. Man after my own heart. Love your videos both of you. Keep them coming.

[@FishyTom]

What can I say, if I was ever going to blank on a video it was going to be chasing damn flounders!!!

[@geraintdavies4940]

Dream team well done fellas cracking video

[@FishyTom]

More of a nightmare than a dream 🤣

[@chrishale6190]

Great fun thank you both

[@FishyTom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesrobertson9930]

Ah the dream team reunited! Great video gents, the only two pro anglers who have both sold me new rods!

[@FishyTom]

Ha ha! That's a great accolade! I hope both the rods have caught you plenty of fish!

[@jamesrobertson9930]

@@FishyTomstill haven’t got my spotted or small eyed ray off of Southbourne yet with them 😥

[@FishyTom]

Spotted is a tough one but small eyed should be easy enough to tick off the list. We need to get that sorted this year for you.

[@flamintasty]

It’s nice sat in the warm watching this, thanks for braving the cold 😂

[@FishyTom]

Ha! I can just about feel my toes again...

[@flamintasty]

@@FishyTomI won’t ask about the gonads, though I trust Wayne helped warm them to your satisfaction 😂

[@FishyTom]

He was a true gent

[@Fishingdorsetlive]

Should of gone to poole harbour flounders are easy to catch lol,great to see you and Wayne out

[@FishyTom]

Not sure about the easy part! Might give Poole a go next week though.

[@Fishingdorsetlive]

@@FishyTom watch my latest videos on flounders 👊👍

[@FishyTom]

@@Fishingdorsetlive will do mate

[@nevandrews3477]

Warts n all is good 👍

[@FishyTom]

Even they froze.

[@nevandrews3477]

@@FishyTom 🤣🤣

[@lawrencepayne9829]

Freezing your mini toes even!

[@FishyTom]

I have 10. You're jealous.

[@lawrencepayne9829]

True sadly :(

[@mrbrewbs]

Great to see some more quality vids Tom, thank you Could you let us know what rod, reel & line setup you're using for this style of fishing?

[@FishyTom]

I was using an 8'6" rod here suitabl for casting up to 15g with a 3000 size reel loaded with 16lb braid. Light is key as the spinners are light and it maximises the fun when you hook up (unlike us!).

[@Fishwish]

Hey! You’ve stolen my thumbnail font 😂. Lovely to see the flounder thriving in Christchurch. 👍

[@FishyTom]

It's pink, I couldn't resist.

[@Fishwish]

@@FishyTom 💞💗💕💓

[@richpeas1924]

I'm guessing it's still sea fishing all year any method, but no spinning between 1st Feb & 14th May downstream of the clay pool.

[@FishyTom]

Yes mate. Got to wait until 1st May now! It's very frustrating as this method is clearly targeting the sea fish and not salmon or sea trout. In fact the (probably) thousands of hours I've spun with a baited Mepps over the years I've never caught a salmon or sea trout. I used to speak to the old bailiffs and they were fine with the method any time, but under the new owners I've had no response to my questions, so I'll be sticking to the rules for now.

[@richpeas1924]

Thanks for the reply Tom. I'm looking forward to the warmer weather & some mullet spinning.

[@FishyTom]

@rich peas you and me both mate!

[@peterr7437]

tom whats the make of the waders youve got on ,nice vid

[@FishyTom]

Hi mate, those are a pair of Hart breathable stocking foots. Sadly, unable to get them anymore!

[@jimdavids6708]

Blankety blank, blankety blank

[@FishyTom]

Ha ha! I have the cheque book and pen!