The Lowcountry Anglers Fishing Club

.: Flounder Techniques - Up a creek :.

According to guide Mark Noble of Brunswick, Georgia, the myriad creeks that feed into bays, bayous, rivers, sounds and the Intracoastal Waterway offer prime, largely untapped flounder action,

"Chasing creek flounder is classic 'spot' angling, meaning that a certain spot will frequently yield several fish in short order," says Mark. "Falling tides are normally best, and almost any creek run-out can hold fish. The best run-outs are often located near deep creek bends. Frequently, a creek bend that has several run-outs pouring in from different directions will hold a particularly large number of flounder.

"If I hook a fish or two, I'll frequently ease over a lightweight anchor or nose the skiff into the marsh until the area is completely and thoroughly worked. But I never fish a place too long. I prefer to keep moving during the falling tide. The key to success is covering the water quickly, quietly and efficiently.

"The very best creeks are usually narrow and deep. Broad creeks can be red hot, though, during very low tides, which concentrate the flounder. In such creeks, even the tiniest of feeder trickles can hold flounder."

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