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fluke or flounder?

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What is the difference between fluke and flounder? The limits are different for winter flounder and fluke (summer flounder?) - Which am I likely to catch outside the Merrimac? If both, how do I tell which is which?

Thanks
Jay
 
#9 ·
The reality is they are both flounders.

The winter flounder or sole as it commonly called is right eye oriented and a bit more solid in color. The summer flounder or fluke as it is commonly called is left eye oriented and is typically spotted.

The food value of both is on the high end and can be cooked in so many great ways.

Also unknown to many these are not just lazy, bottom feeding fish, but in reality very tenacious and curious predators who strike live bait with great ferocity.
 
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