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Red hot summer reds
2008-06-21 05:54:44
Oriental, North Carolina - Saltwater Fishing Report
Neuse River, Pamlico Sound
The Lower Neuse River and Pamlico Sound red drum fishing has been Hot. We are catching plenty of 24 to 30 inch or 4 1/2 to 15 pound redfish in the shallows on the fly and light tackle. Look for the action to stay hot into Aug when the giant reds show. The first of our tarpon have arrived and we'll also be chasing the silver king in July as well.
Fish Species: redfish, specks and flounder
Bait Used: DOA Cal soft plastics, Gulp baits, cut bait, flies
Tackle Used: fly and light tackle
Method Used: jigging, casting, popping corks
Water Depth: 3 feet
Water Temperature: 82
Wind Direction: any
Wind Speed: 10-15
worth the trip from Oregon!
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About The Author: Captain Gary Dubiel
Company: Spec Fever Guide Service
Area Reporting: Neuse River, Pamlico Sound
Bio: Captain Gary Dubiel is an USCG license and IGFA certified captain. He is currently the South Atlantic Regional editor for Shallow Water Anlger magazine and is an IGFA fly rod world record holder. He operates a flats boat and a 23 ft center console and fishes the Lower Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, Cape Lookout, the Roanoke River, and the Outer Banks for a wide variety of saltwater game fish including redfish, seatrout, striped bass, tarpon, false albacore and flounder.
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