July 2013 Archives - Page 2 of 7

Stout spinning tackle is required to do battle with an amberjack.

Go tall, not small

Guide Chris Kimrey said that amberjack may show up on most any rock, reef or wreck outside the 10-fathom (60-foot) curve, but it’s the “tall” ones that draw the most fish. […]

Lake Russell’s healthy population of spotted bass makes up 60 to 70 percent of all black bass in the lake.

Russell’s black bass

Terry Madewell

According to guide Wendell Wilson, Lake Russell has enough current flow to ensure good fishing during the summer. […]

Because amberjack can be ‘teased’ up to the back of a boat, they’re a great fish to hook up with using heavy fly-fishing tackle.

Plugging and bugging

Dan Kibler

The large majority of amberjack are caught on live bait drifted near a reef, rock or wreck, but on some occasions, sight-fishing makes plenty of sense and offers fishermen a unique experience. […]

The W.E. Hutton and Suloide wrecks both hold amberjack.

Hutton, Suloide are joined in history

Dan Kibler

The W.E. Hutton and Suloide wrecks, which lie in approximately 60 feet of water, 12 miles southwest of Beaufort Inlet and almost due south of Bogue Inlet, are two big wrecks in close proximity to each other that both hold amberjack. […]

Using spinning tackle and light line, guide Mike McSwain has a fight on his hands with this Broad River smallie.

Spinning tackle, light line is ticket for Broad River smallmouth

Brian Cope

Fishermen have a wide choice of gear for tackling smallmouth bass, but most prefer spinning combos and relatively light line. […]

A lot of Broad River smallmouth fishing is done by wading once you paddle into a productive area.

On your feet, fisherman!

Brian Cope

While most fishermen agree that canoes and kayaks are the best ways to enjoy a day of smallmouth fishing on the Broad River, that doesn’t mean they stay cramped on their duffs all day. […]

An ‘old drum rig’ baited with a steak of cut mullet is a common bottom rig for adult red drum.

‘Old drum rig’ is required in summer

Mike Marsh

When fishing for red drum in the Pamlico Sound and its tributaries south of the Albemarle Sound between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., from July 1 through Sept. 30, anglers must use an “old drum” rig. […]

A soft-plastic crawfish imitation, rigged Texas-style, is a great bait for topwater situations on the Broad River.

Weighted soft plastics for topwater bass? They’re the ticket

Brian Cope

One of guide Mike McSwain’s favorite techniques for catching smallmouth bass on the Broad Rivers involves weighted soft plastics, but he doesn’t fish them primarily on the bottom. […]

Steaks cut from fresh or frozen mullet are among the preferred baits to soak on the bottom for adult red drum in the Neuse River.

Bait for big-boy drum

Mike Marsh

Catching or buying bait big red drum cruising in the Neuse River is not difficult. They will eat any kind of fish cut into chunks or steaks and will strike small whole or live fish, including menhaden. […]

A simple circle-hook ballyhoo rig has been enough to catch plenty of blue marlin of all sizes.

Circle or ‘J’ Hooks?

Chris Burrows

There have been volumes written on which style of hook is better for blue marlin fishing, circle hooks or “J” hooks. […]