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Flounder stomach contents?

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

Lots of stuff going on this month with good reports of flounder all along the coast. This will be a definitive year for flounder fishing and we are going to be leading the way.

March Replica



Don Wilchek won our March replica from The Fish Mount Store and pair of Costa sunglasses for his 22.75-inch caught, photographed and released flounder. He barely edged out our 2011 Flounder Angler of the Year Jantzen Miller who turned in a 22.5-incher. Congrats to both guys for a positive step for conservation. Thanks to the Coastal Conservation Association, Costa and The Fish Mount Store for making this possible.

Private Flatfish University (TM) Sessions

Have a hard time getting into the always sold-out Flatfish University (TM) sessions?

There is a solution.

I am now offering private courses for small groups. You can pick among the seven different courses available and have me come to your home or place of business and conduct a course for your and your friends or business associates. For pricing and availability e-mail cmooreoutdoors@yahoo.com.

Flounder Stomach Contents

Fellow flounder conservationist Bryan Treadway sent in some cool photos from a flounder trip in Galveston Bay last weekend. Look at this one showing the spewed stomach contents of this flounder. That is menhaden and they are absolutely crucial to catching flounder this time of year. Cool, huh?



Flounder Pounder

I wanted to give a shout out to Phil Ortiz and everyone at Flounder Pounder. They have been making flounder lures for a long time and have a big following in the Galveston Area. You can check them out by clicking here.

Tech Tip



As you can see in the photo above, flounder like tiny menhaden. If you are seeing a lot of flounder striking the surface and "rolling" as I like to call it but cannot get them to hit, switch to tiny shad imitations. I caught around 85 of the 102 flounder I did in the four day Fall Flounder Run last fall using the 2.5-inch Sassy Shad by Mr. Twister on an 1/z jighead and tipped with shrimp. This is an absolutely killer lure and has been the ticket for me not only when the bite gets weird but in general. You can order them by clicking here.

God bless,

Chester Moore





Posted by Flounder Revolution at 4/11/2012 7:49 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Flatfish U sold out!

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

The Flatfish University (TM) course slated for Sat. April 21 at Bass Pro Shops in Pearland, TX is sold out. Thanks to everyone for the amazing response. Every single class we have done has sold out. This particular class was a very popular offering that I may do again later this year and here is more information for you incase you want to get in on the next one.

Targeting Flounder in Bayous, Marshes & Rivers: This course will deal with targeting flounder in bayous, marshes and river systems in intimate detail. Learn what makes a bayou completely different from other types of water bodies and why flounder use them so frequently. 

Learn how to "break down the bayou" and create a systematic approach to targeting flounder there. Learn why deep marsh is the most overlooked area for catching solid flounder and how you can take advantage of it. Did you know flounder can live in salinity fit for largemouth bass and crappie? Find out about freshwater flounder and how to target them and much, much
more.


Get F.L.E.X. Fishing (R) manual for free! 

I am offering the introductory manual for his F.L.E.X. Fishing (R) system for free. Learn the art of catching BIG fish of any species. This is my 20th year as an outdoors communicator and this is my way of saying 'thank you' to those who follow my work.

Click here to download the free e-book.

Tech Tip

We're at the tail end of the spring "run" where flounder are entering our bays from the Gulf. There are still fish coming in but it is slowing down. Look for the biggest incoming tides in the next two weeks to bring the remainder of the flounder that will move in this spring into the bay systems. The fishing is infinitely better on incoming tides in the spring than when the tide is pouring out.

God bless,

Chester Moore
John 3:16

Posted by Flounder Revolution at 4/3/2012 8:28 AM | Add Comment

Learn to catch flounder in deep marsh, bayous, rivers!

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

Some of the best flounder fishing opportunities are in deep marsh, the interior of bayous and in brackish to freshwater river systems. Yet, these areas which are very accessible get little attention from anglers.

You have an opportunity learn to catch fish in a unique way.

Sign up for the next edition of Flatfish University (TM) at Bass Pro Shops in Pearland, TX 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. April 21.

Here's the course description.

Targeting Flounder in Bayous, Marshes & Rivers: This course will deal with targeting flounder in bayous, marshes and river systems in intimate detail. Learn what makes a bayou completely different from other types of water bodies and why flounder use them so frequently. Learn how to "break down the bayou" and create a systematic approach to targeting flounder there. Learn why deep marsh is the most overlooked area for catching solid flounder and how you can take advantage of it. 


Learn to catch BIG flounder in the bayous, marsh and even freshwater river systems.

Did you know flounder can live in salinity fit for largemouth bass and crappie? Find out about freshwater flounder and how to target them and much, much more. This course will come with a .pdf curriculum and is taught by award-winning writer/conservationist Chester Moore. Every class has sold out so sign up quickly. Class comes with a e-book curriculum. Flatfish University (TM) is brought to you by Mr. Twister/Exude.

I opened this offer (as I always do) at the last course and sold 12 slots so there are only eight slots left.

If you order before Friday March 16 you can get in for $39.95 but it goes up to $44.95 after that.

Order via Paypal at cmooreoutdoors@yahoo.com or by check at "Moore Outdoors" 101 Broad St. Orange, TX  77630. 

If you choose to pay by check email me at the above address so I can hold your spot. This is the first offering of this class so don't miss out on the opportunity to get in on the ground floor.

Miller Strikes Back

The 2010 Flounder Angler of the Year, Jantzen Miller, caught a 22.5-inch flounder Sunday March 11 to become the first angler to submit a fish into our Flounder Revolution (R) replica program this year.

Through Nov. 30 we will be taking submissions from anglers catching, photographing and releasing flounder measuring 20 inches or more. At the end of each month, the angler who submits the largest released flounder will receive a high quality fiberglass replica of their catch produced by The Fish Mount Store. Our program is funded and sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association. 

To learn the rules of the program, click here.

Congrats Jantzen on submitting the first flounder of 2012!

Tech Tip

I like to tip my soft plastics with shrimp when flounder fishing. A standard size shrimp makes 2-3 tip baits so don't think you have to go overboard. Make sure and peel the shrimp so that more scent escapes and enters the water column and helps attract flounder to your lure.

God bless,

Chester Moore

Posted by Flounder Revolution at 3/13/2012 1:45 PM | Add Comment

Flounder Revolution begins fourth year!

Wow!

It's hard to believe we are entering the fourth of year of the Flounder Revolution (R) project. Beginning today (March 1) thru Nov. 30 we will be taking submissions from anglers releasing
flounder measuring 20 inches or more.

At the end of each month, the angler who submits the largest released flounder will receive a high quality fiberglass replica of their catch produced by the Fish Mount Store. Our program is funded and sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association. 

Chester Moore with one of the big flounder he caught in 2011.

At the end of the nine-month cycle, the angler who submits the most released flounder measuring 20 inches or more will be our "Flounder Angler of the Year" and win a huge fishing tackle prize package. Last year angler Justin Hawkins became the first Sabine area angler to claim this prestigious honor. He was preceded by Galveston Bay anglers Jantzen Miller and Chris Dial.

The rules are available by clicking here but here are a few of them to give you an idea.

#Your catch  must be alive when measured, photographed and released. 
#Using your digital camera, you must take one photograph showing the fish with ruler and another showing the fish with the angler.
#All submission emails must come with a declaration of release available here.  

This is a fun way to contribute to conservation and get you an awesome mount of your trophy flounder. Plus, you will be bringing much needed awareness to conserving this amazing fishery.

So, all of you top flounder anglers out there, are you ready? Let's start seeing some shots of big fish come in for the cause! 

It all begins today!

Flatfish University

Next week I officially announce the second edition of Flatfish University (TM) for 2011. This course will be on a topic we have never covered in this kind of detail and is sure to help you catch more flounder. We are excited to have Mr. Twister/Exude as our sponsor for 2012 and will be doing some great things including the second edition of our Fall Flounder Run that was so successful last year and some very special giveaways.



Glad to Be Back

In case you haven't noticed, I hibernate from writing or saying anything about flounder from about the second week of December until around Valentine's Day. To be honest, I get my fill of flatfish (I know that is hard to believe) and concentrate on other passions. However, I always come back to flounder and always will.

It is my mission to see flounder get the respect they deserve and to help other anglers enjoy the amazing times flounder fishing that I have enjoyed. With Mr. Twister/Exude on board for Flatfish University (TM) this year and CCA and The Fish Mount Store stepping up again for our replica program there is no stopping us.

Expect BIG things!

God bless,

Chester Moore

Posted by Flounder Revolution at 3/1/2012 7:50 AM | Add Comment

13-pound flounder eats shrimp! (video) plus more

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

This is typically quiet time around Flounder Revolution (R) headquarters as I delve into other projects in the Moore Outdoors universe.

Still, I like to peak my head out and let you know I am alive.

For those of you who have never seen the amazing videos we put together showing flounder hitting baitfish, they are up on my blog at fishgame.com.

Click the links below to view

13-pounder eats shrimp!

Flounder Hit and Run

10-second rule proven 

Search for State Record Class: Slots Available

There are a few slots available for the next Flatfish University (TM) course.

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Feb. 11 Flatfish University ™ will host the very first Search for the State Record class.
 
This class is all about someone from Flatfish University ™ breaking the current state record for flounder (13 pounds) and targeting big, big fish. As far as I know there has never been any class or even writings dealing with this specific level of seeking giant flounder.

The class will detail the following:
 
*Creating a very specific game plan to target the very biggest flounder
*Monster flounder tackle selection
*Live bait riggings and presentation
*How to utilize lures and live bait in tandem
*Top days to target monster flounder
*Unlocking mysteries of the south wind and the flounder bite
*How to fish deep drop-offs
*The fall purge: What it is and how it can help you catch monster flounder
*GPS coordinates to top big flounder spots along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
*Methods for keeping a big flounder alive for hatchery donation
*How to certify water body and state records

The class will be held at Gander Mountain in Beaumont, TX and is limited to 20 participants. This class is getting close to selling out. All classes sold out last year and we expect the same in 2012.


The author with a 13 pound, 11-ounce flounder from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas. As you can see record-sized flounder do exist. 

This very limited class costs $44.95 and includes an e-book curriculum. In addition everyone in attendance will be put in a drawing for a Mr. Twister/Exude lure package to be given away that day.

Send online payments to cmooreoutdoors@yahoo.com via Paypal. 

Send checks to “Moore Outdoors” 101 Broad St. Orange, TX  77630. E-mail to reserve spot if sending checks.

God bless,

Chester Moore

Posted by Flounder Revolution at 1/9/2012 10:03 PM | Add Comment

Search for state record flounder begins Feb. 11

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

It has been awhile since I checked in but I promise this announcement will be worth the wait.
 
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Feb. 11 Flatfish University ™ will host the very first Search for the State Record class.
 
This class is all about someone from Flatfish University ™ breaking the current state record for flounder (13 pounds) and targeting big, big fish. 

The class will detail the following:
 
*Creating a very specific game plan to target the very biggest flounder
*Monster flounder tackle selection
*Live bait riggings and presentation
*How to utilize lures and live bait in tandem
*Top days to target monster flounder
*Unlocking mysteries of the south wind and the flounder bite
*How to fish deep drop-offs
*The fall purge: What it is and how it can help you catch monster flounder
*GPS coordinates to top big flounder spots along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
*Methods for keeping a big flounder alive for hatchery donation
*How to certify water body and state records

The class will be held at Gander Mountain in Beaumont, TX and is limited to 20 participants. This will sell out. All classes sold out last year and we expect the same in 2012.


The author with a 13 pound, 11-ounce flounder from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas. As you can see record-sized flounder do exist. 

This very limited class costs $44.95 and includes an e-book curriculum. In addition everyone in attendance will be put in a drawing for a Mr. Twister/Exude lure package to be given away that day.

Sign up before Friday and get in for only $39.95. 

Send online payments to cmooreoutdoors@yahoo.com via Paypal. Send checks to “Moore Outdoors” 101 Broad St. Orange, TX  77630. E-mail to reserve spot if sending checks.
 
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and an incredible 2012. Expect BIG things (especially in the fishing department) for yourself this year.
 
 
God bless,
 
Chester Moore
 
Flatfish University ™ is brought to you by Mr. Twister in 2012
 

Posted by Flounder Revolution at 12/28/2011 7:20 AM | Add Comment

And the "Flounder Revolution Angler of the Year" is...

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

The 2011 Flounder Revolution (R) Angler of the Year is Justin Hawkins.

After catching, photographing and releasing the most Sabine area fish ever entered into competition he ended up with a tally of 635.5 inches.


Photo courtesy Justin Hawkins

Hawkins will receive a trophy as well as a flounder tackle package worth $1,000. He now joins Chris Dial and Jantzen Miller our 2009 and 2010 winners as unique representatives of flounder fishing who have helped step things up for conservation.

Both of our former winners were competitive his year and deserve kudos just as Case Williams, Justin Pelton, Mike Bishop and Chester Moore, Sr. do for submitting fish. 

Once again this year many anglers reported releasing fish that were not quite 20 inches to help with conservation efforts, showing the Flounder Revolution (R) has taken hold in the hearts and minds of many anglers on the Texas and Louisiana coasts.

Look for an even bigger year for this project in 2012. The  Coastal Conservation Association has once again signed on to sponsor the replica program and Costa will provide a pair of their premium sunglasses for all anglers who earn a replica fish.

Upgrade is in the air!

God bless,

Chester Moore





Posted by Flounder Revolution at 12/8/2011 7:36 AM | Add Comment

Gear of the "Fall Flounder Run"

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

Last week's Fall Flounder Run (TM) brought to you by Mr. Twister/Exude and Flatfish University (TM) saw me catch and release 102 flounder in four days. While it might seem as if the flounder were jumping in the boat, the fact is I had to fish really hard to make that happen and a big part of the success can be attributed to the gear I used.

The following is a breakdown of what it made all possible.



2.5-inch Sassy Shad: This small shad imitation from Mr. Twister in the clear/silver flake/black back caught the vast majority of the fish. They wanted something small and the water for the most part was clear so I offered up this lifelike shad imitation rigged on a sixteenth ounce jighead for most of the run and toward the end used an eighth ounce. Tipped with a small piece of shrimp it proved to be a deadly combo.


2-inch Mr. Twister Teenie: Like I said, the fish wanted something small and when we came across murkier water this was the ticket and was probably responsible for 15-20 of the fish caught. Curltails are my all-time favorite lures for flounder and as I have learned the last couple of years, sometimes going small is what it takes.


Mike Iaconelli Combo: This inexpensive combo geared toward young people proved super sensitive, yet it sported enough backbone for a good flounder hookset. I used Stren Fluorocast on it in 8-pound test and believe this is a great option for anglers seeking an inexpensive flounder finesse rig. Plus, it has Mike's saying, "Never Give Up!" on the shaft to add a bit of inspiration.


Stren Fluorocast: The water called for fluorocarbon due to clarity for most of the trip so I used what has proven to be a sensitive, abrasion resistant line over the last couple of years for yours truly.


Nanofil: The new class of line from Berkley which I wrote about after ICAST 2011 helped out and allowed me to catch probably 30 of the fish. I had it rigged up on another rod for making long, precision casts into a shallow area we could not reach from boat and also as we wrapped up our fishing from bank. I added a 15-pound fluorocarbon leader (and I don't like leaders but it was needed due to clarity) and an eighth ounce jig head using the Sassy Shad. I was able to make casts at least 20 feet longer with this line than just the fluorocarbon. I have used this a fair amount crappie fishing this year and am starting to add it to my flounder repertoire. 
Fenwick Elite Tech River Runner: This is the rod I used with the Nanofil and in conjunction with a Pflueger Supreme spinning reel. The bite for most of the trip was very light so this rod allowed me to feel it and still have a bit of backbone. I have been using this rod for finesse fishing for awhile and love the action.

As you can see I had to use very specific gear to make it happen. I started off using the power gear (pool cue rod/heavy braid) but the fact is the conditions and the flounder bite called for a far more delicate approach.

What this proves is that flounder are not just some dumb fish that will hit anything you pull over them but they are every bite as dynamic as largemouth bass or speckled trout. There is no way I would have caught as many fish if I had not adapted. And the truth is if this would have been one of those bites that called for heavier gear I would have probably hit the 100 mark in two days. I could have done that at Calcasieu a few weeks ago easily and truthfully using the heavy gear and that kind of bite is my preference.

However, I like to catch flounder no matter what and the "Fall Flounder Run" shows what a difference gear can make and that you can make a lost of adjustments to make the flounder cooperate.

For those of you wanting to learn more about catching flounder at this level I will be announcing a couple of the 2012 Flatfish University (TM) clinics brought to you by Mr. Twister/Exude in the coming weeks.

God bless,

Chester Moore






Posted by Flounder Revolution at 11/21/2011 8:28 AM | Add Comment

"Fall Flounder Run" concludes

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

If someone would have proposed to me the idea of trying to catch and release 100 flounder all on lures in five days just three or four years ago I would have passed. The fact is the fishery in Texas was just not up to par and I had lost my confidence in some key flounder areas.

So as I stood on the shore and released flounder number 102 into the marsh near Bridge City, I could not help but smile and think how much things have changed in just a few short years. The regulation changes protecting the fish during spawning time, cutting back on commercial harvest and a new flounder stocking program have made a huge difference. We'll get into those numbers in an update at the end of the month but for now just know I could not be happier with where the fishery is headed.


Flounder No. 102 made history but hopefully gets to make babies as she was put back into the Bridge City Marsh to produce more of her kind. She's a beauty, isn't she?

Now to the challenge.

I came up with the idea for the Fall Flounder Run (TM) a few months back and when Mr. Twister/Exude signed on to sponsor Flatfish University (TM) it seemed like a perfect way to celebrate this partnership. Catch and release 100 flounder in five days on artificial lures. Sounds crazy? At times it felt like it.

However, I am happy to report the goal was reached and exceeded on the evening of the run's fourth day. My Dad and I went out after church and combined caught more than 35 flounder all on Mr. Twister 2.5-inch Sassy Shad rigged on an eighth ounce jighead tipped with shrimp. I was at 81 flounder going into the day and the 21 I caught put me at 102. 

This event was not about numbers, my fishing skill or personal aspirations. It was about raising awareness to flounder conservation and showing people great things can be done if they have the gift of belief.

I am no better than anyone else out there. Any fishing skills I have were not natural, but learned and practiced again and again. I do however have a larger than life passion for flounder and flounder fishing which pushes me to do things like this project. God has blessed me with the opportunity to be involved with flounder in my career and I truly hope this project shows that your passions, no matter what they may be, can put you on the path to seeing dreams realized.

It was important to me that we end this run from the bank where many flounder fishermen are relegated to fishing. I have always said flounder are a fish of the people and their comeback will benefit everyone from the wealthy with the most expensive bay boat money can buy to the person who can barely afford a license and gas to get to their favorite bank fishing destination. Everyone rich or poor deserves to be able to catch fish. As that last fish (an 18-incher) splashed me with her big tail as she swam into the waters near Bridge City, only a stone's throw from where I lost a big flounder as a child that birthed my passion for the species, it all sort of came together.

Yes, this project helped me reach some personal goals and was good business to promote my flounder teachings but it was really about you.

If you have dreams that involve flounder they are attainable. Set your sites on catching your biggest ever fish or putting your child on their first flounder because you can do it. Life is good my friends and we have some super cool things coming your way to be announced soon.

Lure Pack Winners


Kelly Gunn got Monday's Mr. Twister/Exude lure pack by photo texting this super spotted caught and released flounder.

Mr. Twister/Exude provided me with some lure packages and decals to give out during the run. Each day the the first angler to photo text or email me a flounder they caught and released that day won. The response was great. Here are the winners

Thursday: Scott Bandy
Friday: Case Williams
Saturday: Case Williams
Sunday: Justin Hawkins
Monday: Kelly Gunn

We'll have another update later in the week with a few exclusive notes on techniques and gear from the quest as well as other announcements. Thanks for all the support and a special thanks to Mr. Twister/Exude for helping make it happen.

God bless,

Chester Moore
Flounder Revolution (R)



Posted by Flounder Revolution at 11/14/2011 9:07 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Fall Flounder Run Day 2 recap

Greetings fellow flounder fanatics!

What a difference a day makes for the Fall Flounder Run (TM) brought to you by Mr. Twister/Exude in association with Flatfish University (TM). I suspect we would have high pressure today and when I woke up to perfectly calm conditions, I knew it would be a tough day and it was. I only bumped the tally up to 30 by catching and releasing seven flounder and let me tell you that was hard work. It was an incredibly strange bite, maybe the weirdest I have ever experienced. 


Besides being a great combo for finesse fishing, the author's Abu Garcia Mike Iaconelli combo has a great logo for the Fall Flounder Run (TM). As Mike would say, "Never give up!"

A few fish hit with the classic THUMP and hold but most of the others would thump, let go, thump, let go, thump and let go. I say this is what they were doing because I had the incredibly unique opportunity to watch it happen twice today. From around 11-noon I had two fish bite while fishing parallel to a shallow, clear water bank and follow the lure all the way to me. When I stopped, they hit really hard, spit out and repeated several times. I was never able to catch either fish as they finally quite and swam off. 


Congratulations to Scott Bandy for winning the Mr. Twister/Exude lure package of the day for photo texting a shot of this beautiful little Sabine flounder to 409-920-2062. The first angler to send in photos of a flounder they caught and released that day for the remaining three days get this package, personally chosen by yours truly. 

It was weird but super cool to get to see what I had felt several times that morning take place. It is a rare thing to have that happen with flounder. The fish today came on two-inch pink Teenies from Mr. Twister and their two-inch smoked-colored Sassy Shad from their Exude line, both tipped with shrimp and fished on an Abu Garcia Mike Iaconelli combo with Stren Flurocast line. 

I have to regroup in the morning and although there will be big winds I believe I will be able to catch more fish than today. I hope so. I have a loooong way to go to get to 100. However, this journey is already proving personally inspirational and gratifying. 

Thank you all for the emails, texts phone calls and Facebook messages. 

The support for this project is amazing.

God bless,

Chester Moore

Posted by Flounder Revolution at 11/12/2011 8:29 AM | Add Comment
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