Jerry Dilsaver, Author at Carolina Sportsman

Kings, flounder visiting Oak Island Pier regularly

The fall fishing from the Oak Island piers is expected to be good, and those expectations are being met. From flounder to king mackerel, the bite is on, and fishing is good. […]

White marlin bite off Oregon Inlet has been fantastic

Jerry Dilsaver

The white marlin bite off Oregon Inlet has been world-class hot for a couple of weeks and shows no signs of slowing. […]

The lower Neuse River

Jerry Dilsaver

The Flat and Eno rivers form the Neuse River, which runs downstream from Falls of the Neuse Dam between Raleigh and Wake Forest until it empties into the Pamlico Sound 10 miles downstream from Oriental. […]

What’s a “puppy” drum?

Jerry Dilsaver

Along the North Carolina coast, extending north to Virginia Beach, Va. and south to Myrtle Beach, S.C., red drum that measure roughly between 16 and 32 inches are affectionately called “puppy drum.” […]

Go oystering for fish

Jerry Dilsaver

With the lower Neuse River basically void of much fish-attracting structure, the Neuse River Oyster Reef is an oasis in a relative desert. […]

Fines, suspensions of saltwater licenses for violations go into effect today

Jerry Dilsaver

Beginning today, recreational saltwater fishermen will be included in several regulations that allow for suspension and revocation of their fishing licenses. […]

Cooler weather spurs better inshore fishing in Carolina Beach waters

Jerry Dilsaver

The fishing around Carolina Beach, especially for flounder, puppy drum and speckled trout, is heating up as the water cools – and it was already pretty good. […]