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Pre and Post TS Hanna
2008-09-10 16:55:01
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina - Saltwater Fishing Report
ICW
Hi Folks,
Well, we survived TS Hanna. She churned up the water a bit, but on the good side, it looks like the mullet run has started. I just put the boat back in the water Monday and fished yesterday with poor results. I expect that to change rapidly. Prior to the storm, fishing was very good with spanish mackerel heading the list followed by reds and flounder. With good weather, look for a great fall fishing season. I offer the pre-Hanna report below:
Inshore: Big flounder as well as big reds are being caught on live bait in the inlets, the creeks, and the ICW. With finger mullet plentiful, it is the natural bait and should be fished on a carolina rig.
Near Shore: Spanish mackerel are biting on clarkspoons with number one planers and bird rigs. Best fishing has been in 35-45 feet of water. Some small king mackerel have been mixed in with the spanish. Be sure to observe the 24" minimum on the kings.
Offshore: King mackerel have been biting well from 10 to 25 miles out. As the water cools look for the bigger fish to move closer to the beach.
Gulfstream: No reports.
A second reminder: my email address has changed. The new address is rodman@rodmancharters.com. Please make a note of it.
Be sure to check my photo page for new pics of customers catching some nice fish..
http://www.rodmancharters.com/fishingphotos/main.php
Until next time,
LET'S GO FISHING!!!!
Capt. Rick Bennett
Rod-Man Charters
910-799-6120
Fish Species: Redfish and flounder
Bait Used: finger mullet
Tackle Used: Lite spin
Method Used: carolina rig
Water Depth: 5-20
Water Temperature: 85
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Speed: 10
Spanish Mackeral
About The Author: Captain Rick Bennett
Company: Rod-Man Charters
Area Reporting: Willmington NC
Bio: Captain Rick Bennett, owner and operator of Rod-Man Fishing Charters, takes pride in his fishing. Captain Rick provides the best equipment, including his own Rod-Man custom made fishing rods, tackle bait and ice. You need bring only the excitement, and your food and drink. A family atmosphere is maintained and children are welcome. All fishing is with light tackle so you can "fight the fish, not the tackle." Whether you are a fishing novice or seasoned angler, Captain Rick will use his extensive skills to enhance your fishing adventure. The boat is located at Wrightsville Beach, NC, at Seapath Yacht Club, a private marina and one one of the finest on the coast. You will find the experience to be first class in every way.
910-799-6120
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