Cobia
N.C. cobia season opens May 1 with new regulations
The recreational cobia season begins May 1, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding anglers that the regulations have changed. […]
Offshore Fishing
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It’s Spanish mackerel time along the N.C. coast
The Spanish mackerel bite is hot along the North Carolina coastline. Clark spoons, Got-cha plugs, and other similar lures are catching them. […]
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877-pound bluefin tuna caught out of Manteo
Prior to the closure of the Atlantic bluefin tuna angling category for “trophy” fish on March 17, Capt. Dennis Endee of Wanchese, NC managed to chart a course to success out of Oregon Inlet and hook retired Brig. Gen. Scott Chambers of Townsend, DE up to a big bluefin tuna. […]
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Nags Head angler lands 835-pound bluefin tuna
On the morning of March 2, Corey Schaible of Nags Head, NC boarded the Sea Wolf to mate for Capt. Donnie White of Sea Wolf Sportfishing on the last day of the bluefin tuna season. A few hours later and 40 miles outside of Oregon Inlet, Schaible hooked up to the largest bluefin of his life — an 835 pounder. […]
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Wahoo have bluewater covered
Spring will finally arrive this month, and it will be a great time to plan a bluewater trip for wahoo, a top-of-the-food-chain opponent and a premiere target for offshore anglers. […]
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Creedmoor angler catches new N.C. state record red grouper
Robert Dean of Creedmoor, N.C. now holds the N.C. state record for red grouper with a catch he made on June 10, 2017 while fishing on the Cheerio Lady, with Capt. John Batson, out of Carolina Beach. It took a while for all the paperwork to be submitted and approved, but Dean’s 35-pound, 11-ounce catch was officially recognized as the new N.C. record on Feb. 2, 2018. […]
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It’s time to blister the blackfin out of Murrells Inlet
For many anglers, summer is the season when warm weather and lots of fishing opportunities are available. But winter should never be forgotten, especially in offshore waters. Jay Sconyers of Ace’s up Fishing Charters loves heading offshore out of Murrells Inlet, S.C. on winter days. […]
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Pawleys Island anglers catch two black drum over 100 pounds
Adam Kirby is the chef and co-owner of Bistro 217 and The Rustic Table, two quaint restaurants in Pawleys Island, S.C., and while he enjoys preparing seafood dishes for his customers, he does more than just cook fish. He also loves to catch them. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Wahoo! It’s time off S.C.
February is a great month for catching big wahoo off the coast of South Carolina. Capt. Tom Cushman shares his tips that will help you catch your share. […]
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Southport crew lands 92-inch bluefin one mile off beach
Capt. Joe Seegers was just offshore of the East Beach of Bald Head Island on Dec. 3, when a 92-inch bluefin tuna grabbed a bait and headed offshore. He was trolling the Hooked Up and crew to the spot of last year’s encounter with a 900-pounder when he noticed a flock of birds closer to the beach and turned towards them. […]