Flundra fishing guide
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Fishing tips & gear
Rod
Beach/sea rod or surf rod 3.6–4.2 m, casting weight 80–200 g
Daiwa Sealine Surf
Shimano Aerlex
Abu Garcia Devil Surf
Reel
Large spinning reel 5000–8000 or a surf multiplier
Mainline
Mono 0.30–0.40 mm
Leader
Fluorocarbon 0.50 mm
Hook
#1 to 2/0 (Aberdeen)
Weight
Surf weight 80–150 g (a wired grip weight holds bottom)
Lures / bait
- Sand eel
- Lugworm
- Shrimp
- Piece of herring
Season
April–October
Time of day
Daytime
Tip
Surfcasting from a sandy beach or bottom fishing from a dock. Long casts with heavy weights. A two-hook paternoster on the bottom works well.
Logged
1
Biggest catch
625 g
Season
May-September
Top 5 lakes for flundra
- Öresund -Nyhamnsläge1 catches
Most common methods
Bait fishing
Frequently asked questions
When is the season for flundra?
The peak season for flundra in Sweden is May-September.
Where can you fish for flundra in Sweden?
According to FishMap catches, flundra is most often caught in Öresund -Nyhamnsläge.
How big does flundra get?
Flundra can grow up to 2.0 kg.
What's the best method to catch flundra?
Common methods for flundra are Bait fishing.
Which techniques work for flundra?
Float / bait — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.
Which bait works best for flundra?
Proven baits: Sand eel, Lugworm, Shrimp.
Have you caught Flundra?
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