Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 94 of 287

July 13, 2026

The Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow is a shallow-running, lipped crankbait that’s effective on speckled trout.

The allure of a lipped lure

The Yo-zuri Crystal Minnow is among the best lures for catching speckled trout. While many anglers use lipless crankbaits, this one has a lip. […]

The 17MR MirrOlure relies on suspending above a trout when the retrieve is paused to draw trout strikes.

Tried and true

Mike Marsh

Since its introduction about 10 years ago, MirrOlure’s 17MR suspending twitch bait has been a hit with anglers. […]

It’s time to chase Little River’s coastal stripers

Jeff Burleson

For most South Carolina anglers, the Santee Cooper lakes are the place to go to catch striped bass. While Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion are two great places to catch inland stripers, the coastal striper run shouldn’t be ignored. […]

Cold weather doesn’t slow down the redfish bite in the New River around Jacksonville.

Hot New River reds

Craig Holt

For someone known as a year-round speckled trout specialist, guide Ricky Kellum of Jacksonville may be just as efficient on red drum — especially during the winter. […]

Make speckled trout a great Christmas present for North Carolina anglers.

Put the hoist on holiday specks

Mike Marsh

Nearly every winter, it seems that when the holiday season approaches, the weather takes a turn for the warm. And when Butch and Chris Foster of Yeah Right Charters hear there is a zero chance of a white Christmas at their Southport, N.C., home, they head out to catch speckled tro […]

Best rigging for fall flounder

Jeff Burleson

When anglers visit a tackle shop, they find plenty of rigs labeled “flounder rigs.” […]

A weighted fly fished on sinking, shooting-head line, is a great choice for fly-rod fishermen who want to target speckled trout.

Take trout on topwater or on the fly

John Gribb

Many saltwater anglers also fish freshwater for bass and love throwing hard-bodied plugs and soft plastics, especially those that work on or very near the surface and draw splashy, exciting strikes. […]

If you locate a school of trout, you can easily catch multiple fish by casting a jighead dressed with a soft-plastic lure.

Some Lowcountry places to find fall trout

John Gribb

In the Port Royal Sound area, anglers generally choose the landing where SC 170 crosses the Chechessee River or the Broad River, depending on where they will fish. […]

Most of the live baits that fishermen can catch in cast nets in the fall will draw strikes from flounder, but perhaps mullet are the most productive.

What’s the best way to tempt fall flounder?

Jeff Burleson

Flounder gorge themselves on anything they can get inside their bellies from shrimp, mud minnows and finger mullet to small spots and croakers. But what is the best bait to use? […]

Typical rod storage options on a kayak require placing rods vertically behind the angler, often necessitating the skill to cast sidearm accurately.

Take it up a notch

Phillip Gentry

Fishing from a kayak is a work in progress. Everyone gets into the sport at different levels and skill sets, and some progress faster or slower than the rest. Developing skills is essential to advancing both your enjoyment and proficiency in catching fish from a plastic boat. […]