Captains Andy and Rich meet up with Lou Grazioso of Stripermania Sportfishing Charters to get in on an some amazing early season flounder fishing (winter flounder fishing) in the sheltered waters of Raritan Bay during the first week of April. They catch too many big founder to count up to 2lbs while using a special new chum formula and bait enhancers.
“This was the first time we used the Gulp Chum for flounder fishing. I have to admit I was initially skeptical, but it was incredibly effective. This was not the first show we did with Lou Grazioso, and us usual he got us into a great bite!” Capt Andy LoCascio
Flounder stocks are always at risk. One of the big reasons is that almost everything feeds on young flounder. They are an easy target for fluke, stripers, weakfish, and especially cormorants. It is critical that all anglers pay careful attention to the regulations. We realize these are not always perfect, but they are the best regulators can do given the limited data they have.
The techniques in this show can be used by anyone who targets winter flounder anywhere in the region. If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us.
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Preview Clip
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Full Length Show
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Frequently Asked Questions
The first week of April is an excellent time for early season flounder fishing in the sheltered waters of Raritan Bay, as demonstrated by Captains Andy and Rich during their trip with Lou Grazioso. This period offers numerous opportunities to catch sizable winter flounder.
Using a special new chum formula along with bait enhancers, such as Gulp Chum, has proven to be highly effective for winter flounder fishing. Though initially met with skepticism, Gulp Chum significantly improved catch rates during the featured fishing trip.
Flounder stocks are vulnerable because young flounder are preyed upon by various species including fluke, stripers, weakfish, and cormorants. Following fishing regulations helps protect these populations and ensures sustainable fishing, despite some limitations in data used by regulators.
Yes, the fishing techniques demonstrated in the show are applicable to anyone targeting winter flounder throughout the region. Anglers can adapt these methods to similar fishing environments to improve their chances of success.
Recommendations for flounder tackle are provided on this page, and anglers interested in the equipment used during the show are encouraged to reach out for further questions to ensure they are properly equipped for winter flounder fishing.
You can watch both the preview clip and the full-length flounder fishing show on YouTube using the provided links: preview at http://youtu.be/kkKYOA0tGbA and full show at http://youtu.be/slkhUMOuqAs. These videos showcase the techniques and experiences from the trip.
