Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 166 of 287

David Derrick caught this 12-pound flounder on Sept. 21 in the Lockwood Folly River.

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. […]

Guide Mitchell Blake has found that big, lipless crankbaits are killer lures for Pamlico Sound's "old drum."

Lipless crankbaits are latest hot lure for Pamlico Sound’s old drum

Dusty Wilson

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. […]

Capt. Addison Rupert catches lots of reds on the low end of the tide cycle around wooden structure like docks or bridge pilings.

Having trouble finding low-tide reds? Take these two guides’ tips

Brian Cope

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. […]

Capt. Noah Lynk said Spanish mackerel, bluefish and false albacore have been biting very aggressively just off the beach at Cape Lookout.

Nearshore trolling just off Cape Lookout has been excellent

Jerry Dilsaver

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. […]

Do your inshore scouting on the low end of the tide cycle to learn where fish-holding structure is located and where there will be sufficient water to fish.

Do your scouting on low tide to learn where you need to be, guide says

Jeff Burleson

Inshore saltwater fishing offers a myriad of opportunities to catch fish during all phases of the tide, and while serious anglers may log 20 hours a week and have just about every oyster bed, sand bar and navigable channel in their home waters memorized, fishermen who don’t get on the water as often and aren’t as familiar with the territory can get a quick education from technology and Mother Nature’s lunar fluctuations. […]

Docks with plenty of pilings, cables, cleaning tables and shade will often hold more flounder than others.

What’s up, dock?

Jerry Dilsaver

Many docks hold fish, and there are thousands of docks along the Intracoastal Waterway and the rivers and creeks that intersect it. […]

Trolling motors enable fishermen to operate from the bow in shallow water, unlike having to pole from a platform.

Stop poling and start trolling

Mike Marsh

Mike Taylor uses a 36-volt Minn Kota trolling motor with a remote-control piloting device when he is fishing for red drum in shallow water. […]

A shallow-water anchoring device makes stopping your boat almost immediately when you contact fish a big weapon in the marshes.

Fish on? Power down!

Mike Marsh

Minn Kota’s Talon is a shallow-water anchoring system that makes it easy to stop the boat when an angler hooks a fish. This type of anchoring system is a staple on redfish tournament boats because it is so effective. […]

Commercial dyes allow fishermen to color their soft-plastic baits in several different shades, including the ever-popular chartreuse.

Jazz it up! Customize colors, flavors

Jeff Burleson

Redfish feed by using both their sense of smell and their. Even though manufacturers have developed almost endless combinations of colors, anglers are always looking for something new to put more fish in the boat. […]

An in-console Minn Kota trolling motor is featured on the award-winning Old Town Predator XL kayak.

ICAST — Another kayak victory

Bill Howard

Something historic happened in July at the ICAST show — the show that brings manufacturers of fishing tackle and accessories together with retailers and the media. […]