What's hot: Flounder fishing has been exceptional lately. Landing multiple fish on each outing has been common when fishing around artificial reefs. Our primary focus has been Spanish mackerel ...

Robert traced an outline of the fish, which measured 31¼ inches, and plans to send it to his friend Jimmy Hortman, a taxidermist in Pawleys Island, to have a mount made.

Flounder have a slightly more delicate mouth than grouper, so don't try to rip the fish's head off while setting the hook. Larry Blue charters the Niki Joe from Madeira Beach Marina.