Inshore Fishing
How to tie a haywire twist
When asked what the most-important skill was in learning to catch king mackerel is, Robbie Byrne of The Charleston Angler didn’t hesitate in his answer. […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Caught in the net
Watching a pro throw a cast net is fascinating and a bit humbling experience. Draping part of a 10-foot net over one shoulder, a portion in his mouth and the rest gathered in his hands, he spins and launches it, and it miraculously opens in a perfect circle as it hits the water. […]
Inshore Fishing
Go ‘surf’-ing for big reds in the fall
Every September and October, mature “bull” redfish that no longer inhabit shallow estuaries gather nearshore, close to river inlets, to spawn. […]
Inshore Fishing
September: Bless the bait
September is not often described as a great fishing month, a designation usually reserved for the cooler months of October and November when fish really start putting the feed on before the serious cold weather arrives. […]
Flounder
Flounder aquaculture
A debate is ongoing regarding aquaculture as a tool of the future for raising fish for market and stocking programs. If aquaculture is the future of fishing, the future for flounder is now. […]
Inshore Fishing
Do you know your flounder?
Two species of flounder are regularly caught in North Carolina waters, and a third is caught on occasion. […]
Inshore Fishing
How weather affects fishing
A heavy west or southwest wind blows the water out of the upper Neuse and Trent rivers at New Bern. Conversely, an easterly wind brings in more water and better fishing. […]
Inshore Fishing
Pick your jig with a purpose
Most any type of jighead will work for catching flounder and puppy drum in the upper Neuse and Trent rivers near New Bern. […]
Inshore Fishing
Rubber is kind to puppies
A rubber net is the best choice for landing flounder and puppy drum. […]
Featured
Spinnerbaits producing nice catches of reds from Bulls Bay to Charleston
Live bait is the choice of most redfish guides at this time of year, but it’s not the only good choice. Redfish of all sizes are being caught on artificial lures, with spinnerbaits being productive baits in recent days. […]