What Is Flounder Gigging?

Gigging is the practice of hunting fish or small game with a gig or similar multi-pronged spear. Commonly harvested wildlife include freshwater suckers, saltwater flounder, and small game, such as frogs. A gig can refer to any long pole which has been tipped with a multi-pronged spear.

What does flounder gigging mean?

Flounder gigging is a method of fishing where an angler uses a fish spear, or flounder gig, to stab flounder laying on the bay floor. Gigging for flounder is typically done at night in the bay.

How do you flounder gig?

Once you've spotted a flounder, you need to push the gig straight down on him like you mean it and hold him down. Flounder gigs don't have barbs so it you lift it, he'll slide off and swim away. To get the fish off the gig, slide your hand under the fish while pinning him to the bottom with the gig.