Inshore Fishing
Catch the inshore slam with these fall fishing tips
Finally, some relief from the heat. That’s great news for anglers, because fish like the fall weather as much as those pursuing them. […]
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Catch New River Inlet redfish with these tips
Fishermen targeting red drum often scour the skinny waters of far-removed marshes or bays as if in search of hidden treasure. While one may be found there, one guide has discovered a pot of redfish gold hidden in plain sight. Inside New River Inlet, around Sneads Ferry, locating deep-water oyster beds is the key to tangling with quality reds.
Capt. Ricky Kellum of Jacksonville’s Speckled Specialist Inshore Fishing Charters fishes the New River from the inlet to Sneads Ferry, chasing the best bite around. According to him, the likelihood of hooking a red that’s above-average in size is one of the main draws inside the inlet.
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Look for moving, clear water to take advantage of Hilton Head trout bite
Artificial lures are the ticket to quality speckled trout in the Hilton Head area right now, and it doesn’t seem to matter too much which artificial lure anglers are throwing. […]
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Despite dirty, fresh water, speck bite has taken off at Atlantic Beach
Capt. Matt Lamb of Chasin’ Tails Outdoors in Atlantic Beach said that offshore fishing has been great, and despite some dirty water caused by runoff, flounder and sheepshead are biting. […]
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Kayaks are great for gigging flounder
Flounder gigging is a great way to spend time outdoors after the sun goes down, but many people overlook kayaks as watercraft to do it from. […]
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Inshore action cranking up around Sneads Ferry, with flounder taking the lead
It’s a great time to be fishing in the Sneads Ferry area, according to Capt Allen Jernigan of Breadman Ventures, because flounder, red drum and speckled trout are all in a fall, feeding mode thanks to some recent cool weather. […]
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Oak Island fishermen decks 12-pound flounder in Lockwood Folly River
David Derrick of Oak Island targets big flounder in the Lockwood Folly River, and in the fall, he only fishes a few spots – but he fishes them thoroughly. […]
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Lipless crankbaits are latest hot lure for Pamlico Sound’s old drum
While searching for artificial alternatives, Capt. Mitchell Blake of Chocowinity found the versatility of jumbo-sized, lipless crankbaits to be the ticket for enticing full-speed strikes from the jumbo-sized red drum that inhabit the Pamlico Sound and its tributaries during their spawning season. […]
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Having trouble finding low-tide reds? Take these two guides’ tips
Lowcountry anglers are finding the redfish bite plenty hot, even as the weather is cooling, but one question many anglers wonder is where they can find redfish at low tide. […]
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Nearshore trolling just off Cape Lookout has been excellent
Capt. Noah Lynk of Harkers Island is pleasantly surprised with the excellent fishing around Cape Lookout; the bluefish and Spanish mackerel are supposed to be there this month, but the false albacore have arrived a little early. […]