The Gulf Flounder...Facts & More
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Its body color is brown, with numerous spots and blotches.
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It has 3 prominent black spots whichform a triangle; one spot on lateral line, one above, one below.
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It also has numerous white spots scattered over body and fins.
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The gulf flounder can be found inshore on sandy or mud bottoms.
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It hatches into a usual fish form, but the right eye eventually migrates over
to the left side.
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This fish is highly prized by commercial fishermen.
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The Gulf Flounder has strong canine-like teeth.
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The common size for this particular fish is up to 2 lbs. and 15 inches long.
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The Gulf Flounder feeds on crustaceans and small fishes.
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Fishing tip:
Although flounder will strike artificial baits such as
jigs and gold spoons,
live bait such as small, live shrimp, mud minnows
and finger mullet is far more effective.
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Flounder recipe
Gut and thoroughly scale the fish, both sides.
With a razor-sharp fillet knife, on the top side only,
score the fish horizontally and vertically in a tic-tac pattern.
Over low heat on your grill, baste fish liberally
with a baste of real butter, real lemon juice
and real garlic, until white and flaky.
recipe used with permission
Capt. Alex Crawford
visit his site @ www.topknots.com