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How to tie the Fluke / Flounder Jig Rig

Fluke / Flounder Jig Rig

A high-sensitivity, bottom-hugging presentation designed to entice predatory flatfish into striking with aggressive action.

Knot

Palomar Knot

Target Depth

5-40 ft

Target Species

Summer FlounderWinter FlounderHalibutGulf Flounder

Where To Use It

InshoreNearshoreBaysEstuariesInlets

How To Tie / Assemble

  1. 1Tie a 3-foot section of 15-20lb fluorocarbon leader to your main braided line using a double uni-knot.
  2. 2Slide a small glass or plastic rattle onto the line if desired for extra sound attraction.
  3. 3Thread the eye of a 1/2oz to 2oz bucktail or lead jig head onto the fluorocarbon leader.
  4. 4Secure the jig head to the leader using a Palomar knot.
  5. 5Slide a 4-to-6 inch Gulp! Swimming Mullet or similar scented soft plastic onto the hook, ensuring it sits perfectly straight for a consistent sink rate.

Recommended Baits

Gulp! Swimming Mullet

A staple artificial soft plastic that releases powerful scent trails, making it ideal for targeting lethargic bottom-dwellers in murky water.

Live Finger Mullet

Best used when targeting trophy-sized fluke; the natural swimming vibration and erratic movement trigger predatory strikes from larger flatfish.

Bucktail Jig with Squid Strip

Combining a high-visibility bucktail with a long, trailing squid strip adds both color and natural flavor, perfect for enticing interest in deeper channels.

Sand Eel Imitations

Highly effective during the early season or in sandy current rips where flounder are actively hunting forage fish hiding in the substrate.

Live Green Crab

Specifically recommended for Winter Flounder as these fish are highly adapted to feeding on small crustaceans in shallower, cooler estuary waters.

How To Use It

Cast the jig past the strike zone, allow it to hit the bottom, and use short, sharp rhythmic rod twitches to stir up bottom sediment. Pause frequently to let the jig settle, as most strikes occur the moment the lure touches down or during the initial lift.

Why the Palomar Knot

The Palomar provides maximum knot strength and ensures the hook stands out perpendicular to the line, which is crucial for maintaining a natural presentation on a jig head.

Gear & Setup

15-20lb braided main line, 20lb fluorocarbon leader, 1/2oz - 2oz lead jig head or bucktail, 4-6 inch scented soft plastic paddle-tail or grub.

Best Conditions

Best used during moving tides in clear to stained water; productive throughout spring and summer as flatfish migrate to nearshore structure and sandy bottom drop-offs.

Species You'll Catch On This Rig

Flounder

Flounder

The ultimate ambush predator, the Southern Flounder turns the sandy bay floor into a battlefield for the patient angler.

Pacific Halibut

Pacific Halibut

The undisputed king of the North Pacific seafloor, offering a formidable test of strength for any saltwater angler.

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