Flounder

Lesson learned, have the camera at the bottom of the trace and not the top. Even with a weight below the trace the popup beads kept the baits floating above…

Flatfish are among the most common species encountered by the shore angler. Despite them being regular catches confusion still exists when trying to identify dab, flounder and plaice. This guide…

The flounder is a flatfish and normally a dull brown or greenish-brown on its upper side and occasionally faint red spots can be found. The underside is opaque and a dull white although brownish discolouration is not unusual.

In his latest feature Weymouth LRF regular, Will Harding, explains the techniques involved in the pursuit of the predatory inshore flounder with light lures and baits.

Irish angler Ashley Hayden relates the joys of targetting County Wexford estuary flounders when the summer species leave inshore waters.

The chase for specimen winter flounders is on and there’s nowhere better than the estuaries and creeks of South West England. Team Sakuma angler Alex McDonald is our man in…

Tranquil Greatham Creek is a venue populated with diverse wildlife and held in very special affection by Steve Walker. Having fished here for flounders, eels and other species since he…

Brighton fishing guide Robin Howard visits a mark on the river Arun to fish for flounders with a group of friends. He details the various rigs and baits required to…

Arbroath’s Elliot beach won’t win any prizes for good looks but it’s a magnet for shore anglers. Shaun Cumming reports on an annual competition and reveals how to get the…