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.: Flounder Techniques - Flicker Trick :.

The "flicker rig" (shown above) is simply a modified version of the standard fish-finder rig, which many flounder anglers use for working live baits. It's especially popular with North Carolina flounder fishermen, including Captain Booger Harris of Pantego.

Like the basic fish-finder, this rig begins with the fishing line running through an egg, bullet or flat sinker, which is then tied to a barrel swivel. Next, a two-foot section of mono that's lighter than the main line is tied to the opposite end of the barrel swivel. Roughly one foot from the leader end, a bright-colored foam or cork float is positioned. Some floats have plastic "stoppers" at their ends for sure positioning, and yellow or red floats are preferred. A couple of small, red, plastic beads are threaded onto the leader, followed by a small, chrome or brass spinnerblade. Many anglers prefer Colorado blades because they give off a lot of flounder-attracting vibration, but willow-leaf or Indiana blades can be used as well. A clevis can be used facilitate the spinning action of the blade. Lastly, thread a couple more plastic beads onto the leader and tie on a suitable hook, such as a 1/0 Kahle.

The float keeps the bait off the bottom, where it's more vulnerable and easily seen by fish. Furthermore, the float's bright color serves to attractflounder, as does the spinnerblade. The beads allow the spinnerblade to turn freely on the fishing line without binding against the hook, cork or tangling in the line.

This rig is quick to make, and is outstanding for fishing around oyster shells, pilings and other snaggy struc- ture, since the bait (usually a minnow or live shrimp) is suspended above the bottom, yet remains deep enough to tempt any nearby fish into striking.

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