Spotted seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus — aka speckled trout or specks — are found in the surf from Hilton Head, S.C. to Corolla, N.C., and beyond. They gather in schools and feed on shrimp, minnows, smaller fish and crabs on the bottom and suspended in the water column. […]
The Oak Island Pier, one of two piers on North Carolina’s Oak Island, was closed in mid-March because of damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. […]
Flounder numbers increase in June around nearshore artificial reefs, rocks and wrecks south from North Carolina’s Bald Head Island to the state line, and after a mild winter, they are getting a head start this year. […]
The waters north of the North Carolina-South Carolina border experience several king mackerel runs each year, but the most-anticipated one is the first one, which has come in May as long as anyone can remember. […]
On the Cape Fear coast, spring mornings can come very early. When the forecast is for light and slight wind, there is a rash of pre-dawn activity at the boat ramps and marinas as everyone makes last-minute preparations to head offshore. […]
Speckled trout are a favorite target for many saltwater fishermen throughout the Carolinas. Fairly adaptable, they can be found from the nearshore ocean through the marshes and rivers to brackish water and sometimes into waters classified as inland. Most fishermen chase them from boats, but there is a dedicated group that catches a lot from the decks of the fishing piers. […]
When fishing the Gulf Stream, it’s important to look for current breaks, eddies, collisions, and any other disturbances to currents. […]
Fishermen should utilize all resources available before making long treks offshore to go fishing. Satellite imaging produces plenty of information that can help locate productive fishing conditions. […]
Long Bay is a deep, scalloped bay in the coastline that runs from South Carolina’s Cape Romain up the coast to North Carolina’s Cape Fear, more than 100 miles, fed by several larger rivers and home to excellent inshore and nearshore fishing. […]
The trout bite is on in the Wilmington area, especially for Matt Gentry of Tex’s Tackle, who has been catching his share of specks around Wrightsville Beach. And these aren’t just run-of-the-mill trout. […]
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