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Opportunity knocks once June arrives
The beauty of late May and June is that no matter what flavor of water into which you dump your Tupperware boat, there’s plenty of action to be found.
Inshore Fishing
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N.C. spotted trout season reopens June 15, 2018
The spotted seatrout fishing season will reopen in North Carolina waters Friday. […]
Flounder
Tips for trolling for flounder without a boat
You can troll for flounder, even without a boat, and since it doesn’t take up a lot of time, you can catch these fish without missing a moment of family vacation time. […]
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Team Hook and Bones/Redfish Guys win $15,000 at Star Rods Carolina Redfish Elite Tournament
The Star Rods Carolina Redfish Elite is the premiere redfish tournament in North Carolina and 35 teams gathered at Big Rock Landing in Morehead City to compete for the guaranteed $15,000 first prize on June 2 and 3. Now is a prime time to catch large redfish in this area and fishermen were expecting to catch lots of upper slot fish and post heavy weights. […]
Features
Time to trap a redfish
Like baseball and apple pie, lipless crankbaits like Rat-L-Traps are part of a fishing tradition spanning decades. Originally pigeon-holed as bass lures, the rattle and vibration that makes them irresistible to largemouths also draws attention from saltwater predators like redfish. […]
Features
Gator getting’ time
Like Shearon Harris Lake and its magnum-size largemouth bass, the New River in Onslow County continues to hold the top rating as North Carolina’s mecca for “gator” spotted seatrout. […]
Flounder
Carolina rig or jigheads for flounder?
Few fishermen will argue that flounder prefer to feed in the lower third of the water column. Their body shape suggests that they spend most of their time along the bottom. As a result, lures and baits should stay on or near the bottom to capture a flounder’s attention. When using live bait, the choice of terminal tackle can make a big different in presentation. […]
Inshore Fishing
A rubberized landing net prevents any damage to fish
A rubber net is an important piece of gear. Not only does it make landing a fish easier, it is slicker than monofilament or nylon nets, and that prevents damage to the slime coat of the fish. […]
Flounder
Go “stinky” for flounder
You’ll catch more flounder if you use scent additives or scented lures like Gulp! when flounder fishing. […]
Inshore Fishing
Imitating an injured baitfish
While inshore gamefish in the Surf City area will strike natural baits such as shrimp and mullet, they also take kindly to rattling lures. […]