Fishing Reports by Captain Jot Owens
About The Author: Captain
Company: Jot It Down Fishing Charters LLC
Area Reporting: Southeast NC Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington
Bio: Captain Jot Owens, IV, born and raised in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, has been fishing the waters of the Cape Fear, Masonboro Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean for thirteen years. He began his career at the age of 15 commercial fishing for Grouper and King Mackerel. After the experience in commercial fishing, he began working as a Mate on a charter boat that specialized in offshore fishing for King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, tuna, Wahoo and billfish. During this time he made offshore rigs and prepared baits for the charters. In 2000, Jot began work as a Mate on The Fortune Hunter. During the six years Jot worked as a Mate, he was working towards his Captain s license. In February 2002, he achieved his goal of obtaining his Captain s license. Since this time, Jot has been the Master and Captain of the Fortune Hunter Too, fishing for trout, Red Drum, Flounder, Cobia, Tarpon and many other species. Today Captain Jot runs his own boat; the (Jot It down). Captain Jot enjoys everyday he is on the water and brings his passion for fishing to his customers by teaching new techniques and providing knowledge about the many different species of fish found on the East Coast. He looks forward to sharing with you the many fishing techniques that he is so passionate about.
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Pick your days around Wrightsville and you'll catch Fish. (1/11/2011)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Cold means harder fishing but put in your tme and you'll catch fish. Slow down you cast and you'll find fish around southeast NC
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Cold means harder fishing but put in your tme and you'll catch fish. Slow down you cast and you'll find fish around southeast NC
Cold Weather but the fish are biting around Wrightsville Beach, NC (12/24/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Cold weather has taking over but with some warmer days the fish are biting. We have had some great days on the water the last few weeks!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Cold weather has taking over but with some warmer days the fish are biting. We have had some great days on the water the last few weeks!
It's Big Speckled Trout Time around Wrightsville Beach, NC (12/01/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] It's that time of year for Big speckled trout fishing and if you want to get a big one this is by far the time!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] It's that time of year for Big speckled trout fishing and if you want to get a big one this is by far the time!
Wrightsville Beach, NC is on Fire with Speckled Trout (11/09/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Wow what a trout season already and its not even the good time yet! I looks like we are in for another great Speckled Trout season again this year!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Wow what a trout season already and its not even the good time yet! I looks like we are in for another great Speckled Trout season again this year!
Real Fall weather=Great Fall Fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC (10/25/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather ahs been great and the fishing is only going to get better too!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather ahs been great and the fishing is only going to get better too!
Fall Fishing has Started around Wrightsville Beach, NC-Report (9/21/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall fishing is in full Run and will get better as the weather gets cooler!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall fishing is in full Run and will get better as the weather gets cooler!
Southeast North Carolina-Almost Fall Fishing Report (9/03/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall is on our door step, it just needs to walk on in! The Fishing is really picking up with the fall run of bait!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall is on our door step, it just needs to walk on in! The Fishing is really picking up with the fall run of bait!
Hot Weather Fishing but Fall is Starting to Show-Wrightsville Beach, NC (8/19/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing has been great , with some nice catches of Founder. The fishing will only get better with Fall on its way!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing has been great , with some nice catches of Founder. The fishing will only get better with Fall on its way!
The Weather is Hot but the fishing is Great around Wrightsville Beach, NC (7/27/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather is still hot around the area but the fishing has been very good most days. The hot trend of fishing is here!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather is still hot around the area but the fishing has been very good most days. The hot trend of fishing is here!
The Weather is great and so is the Fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC (7/10/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] With some cooler temps the fishing has gotten ever better in the last two weeks!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] With some cooler temps the fishing has gotten ever better in the last two weeks!
The Weather is still Hot and so is the Fishing (6/23/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The is still hot around the area but the fishing is still going good. We are going to have a 'Summer trend' of fishing for a while!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The is still hot around the area but the fishing is still going good. We are going to have a 'Summer trend' of fishing for a while!
Hot Weather & Fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC Waters (6/10/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather has been very Warm, but the fishing has be HOT. Great Redfish bites, Cobia and Macklerel just off the beach!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather has been very Warm, but the fishing has be HOT. Great Redfish bites, Cobia and Macklerel just off the beach!
Great inshore Fishing Report-Wrightsville Beach, NC (5/25/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Summer fishing is picking up very fast! We are seeing lot of nice summer trend fish.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Summer fishing is picking up very fast! We are seeing lot of nice summer trend fish.
Mackerel, Blues, Flounder, Trout and More around Wilmington, NC (5/11/2010)
[Wilmington,NC] The waters around the area are warming up fast and the fishing is doing the same. Fishing is good and is going to get better.
[Wilmington,NC] The waters around the area are warming up fast and the fishing is doing the same. Fishing is good and is going to get better.
Warm Weather & Hot Fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC (4/30/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The Weather is heating up FAST and the fishing is doing the same!! It will only get better as the weather levels out!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The Weather is heating up FAST and the fishing is doing the same!! It will only get better as the weather levels out!
Hot Fishing and Great Weather around the area Waters (4/15/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing has really picked up due to very warm water temps. This trend will get better with tme!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing has really picked up due to very warm water temps. This trend will get better with tme!
Spring is here and Wilmington fishing is Good (3/29/2010)
[Wilmington,NC] Warmer weather and warmer water temps are realy starting to help the local fishing. Fishing will only get better with all the warm weather we are having.
[Wilmington,NC] Warmer weather and warmer water temps are realy starting to help the local fishing. Fishing will only get better with all the warm weather we are having.
Spring Weather and Great Fishing around Wilmington, NC (3/15/2010)
[Wilmington,NC] Finally Warmer Spring weather, we have been waiting on this weather all winter. Now that it is here the fishing had started.
[Wilmington,NC] Finally Warmer Spring weather, we have been waiting on this weather all winter. Now that it is here the fishing had started.
There are some nise Schools of Redfish around Wrightsville (3/02/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Warmer days are getting the fish to bite. We are seeing some very big schools of Redsn but we need warmer days for catching to happen!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Warmer days are getting the fish to bite. We are seeing some very big schools of Redsn but we need warmer days for catching to happen!
Calmer Weather=Better Fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC (2/16/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Finally some calmer weather!!! The fishing will get better as the weather levels out for the next few days
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Finally some calmer weather!!! The fishing will get better as the weather levels out for the next few days
Good Fishing if you pick the right day-Wrightsville Beach, NC (2/02/2010)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] We have had some good fishing, when we go on the right weather days. Large schools of nice Redfish are in the shallows!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] We have had some good fishing, when we go on the right weather days. Large schools of nice Redfish are in the shallows!
Warmer Weather=Hotter Fishing around Wilmington, NC (1/18/2010)
[Wilmington,NC] Finally the weather is warming up!!! I thought it would never, cold for almost two mouths. The fishing has been good latley and should get better!!
[Wilmington,NC] Finally the weather is warming up!!! I thought it would never, cold for almost two mouths. The fishing has been good latley and should get better!!
Cold Weather is Here but Fishing is Good-Wilmington, NC (12/29/2009)
[Wilmington,NC] The weather has turned cold, but the fishing is good and should stay that way for a little while
[Wilmington,NC] The weather has turned cold, but the fishing is good and should stay that way for a little while
Rain & Directy Water = Good Speckled Trout Fishing (12/15/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] We have had lots of rain lately and the water is a bit dirty, but the fishing is good! The waters will clean up with time and fishing should get even better!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] We have had lots of rain lately and the water is a bit dirty, but the fishing is good! The waters will clean up with time and fishing should get even better!
Hot Speckled Trout fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC (11/17/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] It is Big Speckled trout time around Wrightsville Beach, NC. Book now, it will good till late Dec!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] It is Big Speckled trout time around Wrightsville Beach, NC. Book now, it will good till late Dec!
Its Big Speckled Trout Time around Wrightsville Beach (11/02/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall Speckled trout fishing is here and should get better with cooler temps! The big Specks are starting to show up!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall Speckled trout fishing is here and should get better with cooler temps! The big Specks are starting to show up!
Fall Temps = Great Fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC (10/19/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Very cool weather has come in to the area and water temps are dropping fast!!! But the Fishing will only get better with lower water temps!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Very cool weather has come in to the area and water temps are dropping fast!!! But the Fishing will only get better with lower water temps!
Up and Down Weather around Wrightsville= Good Fishing (10/08/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall weather is on the move Cold, Cool, Warm and Hot all in one week!!! Fishing should get better as fall comes in!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall weather is on the move Cold, Cool, Warm and Hot all in one week!!! Fishing should get better as fall comes in!
Hot Bite; Flounder, Redfish, Trout, Spanish around Wrightsville Beach, NC (9/22/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Hot fish is going off now around the area. It will stay good and get even better as the Fall season cranks up.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Hot fish is going off now around the area. It will stay good and get even better as the Fall season cranks up.
Mullet Run around Wrightsville Equals Great Fishing!! (9/10/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Cooler temps have really fired the fishing off in the last few days. There is lots of bait around with all the Mullet running.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Cooler temps have really fired the fishing off in the last few days. There is lots of bait around with all the Mullet running.
Big Reds, Flounder and Trout are biting around Wrigthsville (8/24/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Late summer fishing at its best!!! The fishing is good and should stay that way for a long while!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Late summer fishing at its best!!! The fishing is good and should stay that way for a long while!
Hot Carolina, Fishing; Flounder, Reds, Spanish, and Tarpon (8/13/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Summer is going byebye fast but the fishing is great. Fall will be here in no time at all.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Summer is going byebye fast but the fishing is great. Fall will be here in no time at all.
Great Summer Trend Fishing Around Wrightsville Beach NC (7/28/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Hot weather, afternoon strong storms; summer fishing is here in full force!!!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Hot weather, afternoon strong storms; summer fishing is here in full force!!!
Mid Summer Fishing is Great around Wrightsville Beach, NC (7/12/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] It's been very hot lately but the fishing is still very good!! Fall will be here before you know it.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] It's been very hot lately but the fishing is still very good!! Fall will be here before you know it.
Hot Southeast NC Fishing (7/03/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather and the fishing has been hot around the area. Early mornings are the key lately with the Hot weather.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather and the fishing has been hot around the area. Early mornings are the key lately with the Hot weather.
Sailfish, Mahi, Makerel, Redfish, Sheephead, Wrightsville Beach, NC (6/15/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Hot Temps, light winds is the summer trend around Wrightsville Beach, NC. Fishing should stay good for a good while.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Hot Temps, light winds is the summer trend around Wrightsville Beach, NC. Fishing should stay good for a good while.
Cobia, Redfish, and Flounder around Wrightsville Beach, NC (5/28/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Those good'ole Cobia are starting to show!! This is one of my favorites to catch!!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Those good'ole Cobia are starting to show!! This is one of my favorites to catch!!
Spring winds and Good Fishing around Wrighsville Beach, NC (5/12/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Windy weather around these parts for the last to many days! Those good 'ole highs should move in soon!!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Windy weather around these parts for the last to many days! Those good 'ole highs should move in soon!!
Warmer water=Hotter Fishing around Wrightsville Beach, NC (4/30/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The water is really warming up fast around this area! Fishing should get better and better with warmer temps.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The water is really warming up fast around this area! Fishing should get better and better with warmer temps.
Spring Fishing is Great around Wilmington, NC (4/14/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing just keeps getting better every week around this area! All kinds of new fish ahould keep showing up in the next few weeks!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing just keeps getting better every week around this area! All kinds of new fish ahould keep showing up in the next few weeks!
Fishing is Looking up around Wrightsville Beach, NC (4/01/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The water is really starting to warm up and fishing is picking up as well. More fish will start to show up in the local waters very soon.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The water is really starting to warm up and fishing is picking up as well. More fish will start to show up in the local waters very soon.
Wrightsville Beach, NC Spring Fishing is Picking UP (3/16/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Weather is warmer every week, with these warm ups the fish should get better and better!!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Weather is warmer every week, with these warm ups the fish should get better and better!!
Cold-Warm-Cold-Warm; Weather and Fishing Around Wilmington, NC (3/03/2009)
[Wilmington,NC] Cold weather is on the way out and warmer weather is on the way. This should make the fishing heat up as well!!
[Wilmington,NC] Cold weather is on the way out and warmer weather is on the way. This should make the fishing heat up as well!!
Wrightsville Beach, NC Early Spring Fishing Report (2/18/2009)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Spring is on the way and I can't wait!! With warmer days the fishing will get better and better.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Spring is on the way and I can't wait!! With warmer days the fishing will get better and better.
Wilmington, NC Winter Fishing Report (2/02/2009)
[Wilmington,NC] Winter fishing is here, with up and down weather you can pick the days the fish are going to bite.
[Wilmington,NC] Winter fishing is here, with up and down weather you can pick the days the fish are going to bite.
Winter fishing around Wilmington, NC (1/20/2009)
[Wilmington,NC] Winter fishing is here, fresh, salt and brackish waters. Fishing is still good around Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington!
[Wilmington,NC] Winter fishing is here, fresh, salt and brackish waters. Fishing is still good around Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington!
The Bigger Cape Fear River Stripers Are Biting! (1/06/2009)
[Wilmington,NC] The bigger cape fear river stripers are starting to really show up. The fishing should be good untill the end of Jan.
[Wilmington,NC] The bigger cape fear river stripers are starting to really show up. The fishing should be good untill the end of Jan.
Wilmington Stripers/Wrightsville Beach, NC Drum (12/22/2008)
[Wilmington,NC] Cape Fear River Stripers are still biting good and there are some nice Black drum around the inlets too!
[Wilmington,NC] Cape Fear River Stripers are still biting good and there are some nice Black drum around the inlets too!
The Cape Fear River Stripers are Biting! (12/10/2008)
[Wilmington,NC] There really starting to bite WELL!!! The bite should go through Jan!
[Wilmington,NC] There really starting to bite WELL!!! The bite should go through Jan!
Big Speckled Trout are biting around Wrightsville Beach, NC (12/01/2008)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Bigs Specks are feeding good and should keep up with the warmer weather snap!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Bigs Specks are feeding good and should keep up with the warmer weather snap!