Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 167 of 287

May 9, 2026

A float rig and an Egret V-rig are two ways to fish soft-plastic artificial shrimp.

Rigging options

Using artificial and natural baits offers anglers several ways to connect with fish, but the way they are rigged can sometimes make a bigger difference in the number and quality of fish caught. […]

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries attempted to close a loophole that allowed commercial fishermen to sell more red drum than daily limits allowed. Whether the loophole has been completely sealed remains to be seen.

Latest attempt to curtail commercial sale of red drum may have hit snag

Craig Holt

An attempt by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission to curtail the sale of over-limit red drum by commercial netters lost a lot of its punch last week when officials with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries determined that new restrictions might very well violate state statutes. […]

Crappie will be deep but biting through September on Lake Marion, according to guide Buster Rush.

Fall fishing is on the way

Terry Madewell

Fishing takes a step forward in September, with improved action on a variety of species. […]

Guide Wayne Crisco shows off an "inshore grand slam" he caught in the waters around Topsail Island.

Inshore grand slam a real possibility for Topsail Island anglers

Dusty Wilson

As fantastic fall fishing looms on the horizon, Capt. Wayne Crisco of Hampstead says there’s no need to wait for cooling water temperatures to put together the coveted “inshore slam” of speckled trout, flounder, and redfish in the backwaters of Topsail Island. […]

Capt. Mark Stacy releases a slot-sized red caught in the Ocean Isle area.

Flounder, reds are biting up a storm around Brunswick County inlets

Jerry Dilsaver

September weather can be cool one day and sweltering the next, but fortunately, that hasn’t been bothering the fishing, according to Capt. Mark Stacy of Ocean Isle Fishing Charters, who said redfish and flounder have really been biting. […]

The Old Town Predator XL won Best of Show at the ICAST show in mid-July.

Paddling to the top rung

Phillip Gentry

For most fans of the plastic angling armada, July 17, 2014, came and went with little if any fanfare, but it was a day worth remembering. On that day, out of more than 700 products and accessories entered by 253 companies in the New Product Showcase at ICAST, the American Sportfishing Association’s industry trade show, the product that was named “Best of Show” was a kayak. […]