All North Carolina Fishing Reports
Hammer Time by David Wilson (11/19/2006)
[Outer Banks,NC] Today was nicer than yesterday, and the tuna fishing was off the hook. They were calling for north winds at 10-15 for today. Well, it wasn't quite that nice, but after yesterday, it was plenty good. We got bites right after we set the lines out this morning, and it was pretty steady till we got our limit of three per person (24), for the day.
[Outer Banks,NC] Today was nicer than yesterday, and the tuna fishing was off the hook. They were calling for north winds at 10-15 for today. Well, it wasn't quite that nice, but after yesterday, it was plenty good. We got bites right after we set the lines out this morning, and it was pretty steady till we got our limit of three per person (24), for the day.
GREAT FISHING!!! by Butch Foster (11/19/2006)
[Southport,NC] Come to Southport,NC for some of the best winter bottom fishing you will find anywhere!!! We would pull "Green Things" this was the name that was tagged onto a bait configuration that I do believe that Rudy was the one that was the originator of this bait that worked wonders on the stripers, especially in the winter months. It was not uncommon to have two stripers on at one time (on the same rod).
[Southport,NC] Come to Southport,NC for some of the best winter bottom fishing you will find anywhere!!! We would pull "Green Things" this was the name that was tagged onto a bait configuration that I do believe that Rudy was the one that was the originator of this bait that worked wonders on the stripers, especially in the winter months. It was not uncommon to have two stripers on at one time (on the same rod).
Redfish and Flounder Inshore Fishing NC by Rick Bennett (11/16/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Inshore fishing is as good as it gets. Reds and trout are biting and some nice flounder too.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Inshore fishing is as good as it gets. Reds and trout are biting and some nice flounder too.
Pending World Record False Albacore by John Sowerby (11/13/2006)
[Morehead City,NC] This is Jess Lubert and the pending world record False Albacore he caught on Nov 4 in the Washington Canyon on our new custom Carolina boat HOOKED UP 11 with Capt Mark DeBlasio the skipper and mate Eddie Farrell.
[Morehead City,NC] This is Jess Lubert and the pending world record False Albacore he caught on Nov 4 in the Washington Canyon on our new custom Carolina boat HOOKED UP 11 with Capt Mark DeBlasio the skipper and mate Eddie Farrell.
Fishing is HOT Neuse River and Creeks by Gary Dubiel (11/13/2006)
[Oriental,NC] Our late fall fishing has been as good as it gets. Specks and reds and in the river and the protected creeks in numbers.
[Oriental,NC] Our late fall fishing has been as good as it gets. Specks and reds and in the river and the protected creeks in numbers.
Fishing Great Now! by Butch Foster (11/07/2006)
[Southport,NC] THE FISH ARE BITING GREAT NOW HERE OUT OF SOUTHPORT,NC. On the inside, The Speckled Trout are biting about as good as you could ever expect them too!!! Reports are that the spots are still on today off tomorrow. The best bait for the spots has been the "FISHBITES BLOODWORMS". If you have trouble finding them DUTCHMAN CREEK BAIT & TACKLE (910) 457-1221 has them...
[Southport,NC] THE FISH ARE BITING GREAT NOW HERE OUT OF SOUTHPORT,NC. On the inside, The Speckled Trout are biting about as good as you could ever expect them too!!! Reports are that the spots are still on today off tomorrow. The best bait for the spots has been the "FISHBITES BLOODWORMS". If you have trouble finding them DUTCHMAN CREEK BAIT & TACKLE (910) 457-1221 has them...
I'm Back - King Mackeral Fishing Horseshoe Southport by Butch Foster (11/05/2006)
[Southport,NC] Well, the "big bad bug" got the computer again. But, we are back up and running again, be sure to check the recipes on the web site www.yeahrightcharters.com
[Southport,NC] Well, the "big bad bug" got the computer again. But, we are back up and running again, be sure to check the recipes on the web site www.yeahrightcharters.com
Inshore Wrightsville Beach Flounder, Reds, Trout Fishing by Rick Bennett (11/02/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall fishing is hot. Everything is biting. Just like they do every year, big schools of red drum are patrolling the beaches. You can catch them with just about any bait, artificial or natural. Gray trout and some flounder are on the inshore artificial and natural reefs. Bluefish are biting around the inlets, particularly on high tide.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall fishing is hot. Everything is biting. Just like they do every year, big schools of red drum are patrolling the beaches. You can catch them with just about any bait, artificial or natural. Gray trout and some flounder are on the inshore artificial and natural reefs. Bluefish are biting around the inlets, particularly on high tide.
Lake Norman Striper and Catfish Fishing Report by Mac Byrum (10/29/2006)
[Lake Norman,NC] The Fall bite is coming on strong on Lake Norman. From first light to 8 you can catch your limit, most of the time, of stripers in the 3.5 to 5 pound class. After 8 rig up for some nice blue cats.
[Lake Norman,NC] The Fall bite is coming on strong on Lake Norman. From first light to 8 you can catch your limit, most of the time, of stripers in the 3.5 to 5 pound class. After 8 rig up for some nice blue cats.
Shark Hole Fishing Southport NC by Butch Foster (10/28/2006)
[Southport,NC] We were catching some Black Bass that would have been keepers just a week ago, but were now a 1/4 inch short of the new size limit, along with those we were catching a few bluefish, some sharks, Aaron caught a real nice flounder,(in which I forgot to get a picture of), maybe they will email me one!! But, again Brent was the "rod man" when the big red drum hit. We all thought it was a big shark since we had caught several but when it came to the top it was a 60 inch red drum, which I estimated at 45+ pounds, we did get that picture, since it was too big to keep!!
[Southport,NC] We were catching some Black Bass that would have been keepers just a week ago, but were now a 1/4 inch short of the new size limit, along with those we were catching a few bluefish, some sharks, Aaron caught a real nice flounder,(in which I forgot to get a picture of), maybe they will email me one!! But, again Brent was the "rod man" when the big red drum hit. We all thought it was a big shark since we had caught several but when it came to the top it was a 60 inch red drum, which I estimated at 45+ pounds, we did get that picture, since it was too big to keep!!
Southport NC Offshore Fishing Report by Butch Foster (10/22/2006)
[Southport,NC] We decided to go fishing because the forecasted NE winds at 10 to 15 would have the beach laid down and we were looking for some kings, grouper, and bottom fish, which are all now in reach closer to the beach. We had another group of fishing guys from Fayetteville, NC. These were Troy Ham, Marquail Flemings, Mark Flemings, Kerwin Steele, and Vic Impemva.
[Southport,NC] We decided to go fishing because the forecasted NE winds at 10 to 15 would have the beach laid down and we were looking for some kings, grouper, and bottom fish, which are all now in reach closer to the beach. We had another group of fishing guys from Fayetteville, NC. These were Troy Ham, Marquail Flemings, Mark Flemings, Kerwin Steele, and Vic Impemva.
Fall Fishing Wrightsville Beach Report by Rick Bennett (10/12/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall fishing is hot! And with the coming cool snap will get hotter!!! Red drum, puppy drum, redfish, you pick the name, they are biting. You can find them in the inlets, the waterway, and the creeks. Finger mullet fished on a carolina rig is working best. Flounder are biting in the inlets and some real nice ones are being caught. A few specks have shown up and look for that to improve very quickly.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fall fishing is hot! And with the coming cool snap will get hotter!!! Red drum, puppy drum, redfish, you pick the name, they are biting. You can find them in the inlets, the waterway, and the creeks. Finger mullet fished on a carolina rig is working best. Flounder are biting in the inlets and some real nice ones are being caught. A few specks have shown up and look for that to improve very quickly.
Outer Banks Nags Head Fishing by Raymond Pugh (10/09/2006)
[Outer Banks,NC] Fishing on the Outer Banks with Fin-Nagle Fishing Charters. Ray is an IGFA certified captain that will amke your fishing dreams come true.
[Outer Banks,NC] Fishing on the Outer Banks with Fin-Nagle Fishing Charters. Ray is an IGFA certified captain that will amke your fishing dreams come true.
Fly Fishing Oriental NC by Gary Dubiel (10/07/2006)
[Oriental,NC] The fall action is really heating up!! I have a limited number of open dates available for fishing out of Oriental and New Bern for redfish, specks, stripers, flounder and weakfish or out of Beaufort for false albacore.
[Oriental,NC] The fall action is really heating up!! I have a limited number of open dates available for fishing out of Oriental and New Bern for redfish, specks, stripers, flounder and weakfish or out of Beaufort for false albacore.
Fishing Report Southport NC by Butch Foster (10/02/2006)
[Southport,NC] We decided since the King Mackeral bite had been so hot the day before that we would just go out and load up on those and then go bottom fishing. Let's see, isin't there some kind of saying about counting chicken before the eggs hatch or something like that,well, it should pertain to fish eggs. Every one was finding that the King bite from the day before had vanished. There were some being caught but pale in comparison to Saturday.
[Southport,NC] We decided since the King Mackeral bite had been so hot the day before that we would just go out and load up on those and then go bottom fishing. Let's see, isin't there some kind of saying about counting chicken before the eggs hatch or something like that,well, it should pertain to fish eggs. Every one was finding that the King bite from the day before had vanished. There were some being caught but pale in comparison to Saturday.
Fall fishing is HOT! by Gary Dubiel (9/29/2006)
[Oriental,NC] Our shallow water is kibking into high gear!
[Oriental,NC] Our shallow water is kibking into high gear!
Stripers Beginning To School by Mac Byrum (9/28/2006)
[Lake Norman,NC] From 30 minutes before sunrise to 1 to 1.5 hours after the striper bite is average to good. Top water lures and road runners at 10' if producing.
[Lake Norman,NC] From 30 minutes before sunrise to 1 to 1.5 hours after the striper bite is average to good. Top water lures and road runners at 10' if producing.
Fall Bite Is On In North Carolina by Gary Dubiel (9/22/2006)
[Oriental,NC] The cooler late September temperatures have sparked off the fall fishing pattern.
[Oriental,NC] The cooler late September temperatures have sparked off the fall fishing pattern.
King Mackeral Are Biting! by Butch Foster (9/19/2006)
[Southport,NC] KING MACKERAL AND BOTTOM FISH ARE BITING !!!The first stop was at the South 40. We put the lines in and in short order we had a King Mackeral screaming the drag. Then we had another run, missed him, had another, missed him, then missed a few more and had several short strikes.
[Southport,NC] KING MACKERAL AND BOTTOM FISH ARE BITING !!!The first stop was at the South 40. We put the lines in and in short order we had a King Mackeral screaming the drag. Then we had another run, missed him, had another, missed him, then missed a few more and had several short strikes.
Catfish (blues & flatheads) by Mac Byrum (9/17/2006)
[Lake Norman,NC] Cooler nights are improving the catch of larger cats and recent rains have had a postive effect on the water quality/color.
[Lake Norman,NC] Cooler nights are improving the catch of larger cats and recent rains have had a postive effect on the water quality/color.
Fishing After Hurricane Ernesto by Rick Bennett (9/14/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] A lot of rain from Ernesto has dirtied the waters. Fish are still biting but you have to look harder for them. Look for better fishing as the water settles down.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] A lot of rain from Ernesto has dirtied the waters. Fish are still biting but you have to look harder for them. Look for better fishing as the water settles down.
13 Pound Flounder Caught! by Matt Wirt (9/12/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] 13 lb FLOUNDER!!!! A once in a life time fish! Plus...Sharks, Redfish, Speckled Trout.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] 13 lb FLOUNDER!!!! A once in a life time fish! Plus...Sharks, Redfish, Speckled Trout.
Catfishing Reeds Creek by Mac Byrum (9/10/2006)
[Lake Norman,NC] Got away from the black water (mentioned in my first report) and found some fish that would bite. Almost full moon the night before, but we did not let that stop our fishing.
[Lake Norman,NC] Got away from the black water (mentioned in my first report) and found some fish that would bite. Almost full moon the night before, but we did not let that stop our fishing.
Giant Red Drum On Neuse River by Gary Dubiel (9/06/2006)
[Oriental,NC] 30 to 60 pound redfish bite remians excellent!
[Oriental,NC] 30 to 60 pound redfish bite remians excellent!
Catfish Fishing Lake Norman by Mac Byrum (9/04/2006)
[Lake Norman,NC] Bite is less than average due to lake turning over. Catches of 10 to 20 per four hour trip.
[Lake Norman,NC] Bite is less than average due to lake turning over. Catches of 10 to 20 per four hour trip.
Fishing Wrightsville Beach Is Good by Rick Bennett (8/23/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing is very good right now. Inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing are providing many different species to catch. From flounder to mahi, the fish are biting.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing is very good right now. Inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing are providing many different species to catch. From flounder to mahi, the fish are biting.
100 LB Shark and lots of Redfish! by Matt Wirt (8/20/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Our charter fishing trips out of Carolina and Wrightsville Beach N.C. are doing great, and are producing a nice amount of fish. Sight cast to sharks or redfish its up to you!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Our charter fishing trips out of Carolina and Wrightsville Beach N.C. are doing great, and are producing a nice amount of fish. Sight cast to sharks or redfish its up to you!
Two Tagged Reds & Inshore Slam!!! by Matt Wirt (8/13/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Our charter fishing trips out of Carolina and Wrightsville Beach have been doing great!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Our charter fishing trips out of Carolina and Wrightsville Beach have been doing great!
Incredible Redfish Bite 12-1/2lb by Brent Stanley (8/07/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Today we got into an incredible Redfish Bite. For the full story, read on.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Today we got into an incredible Redfish Bite. For the full story, read on.
Kings, Dolphin, Sails - Current Adventure Charters by Brent Stanley (8/05/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Today we caught King Mackerel, Dolphin and had 3 shots at Sailfish. Read on for the full report.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Today we caught King Mackerel, Dolphin and had 3 shots at Sailfish. Read on for the full report.
Tons Of Spanish Mackeral by Matt Wirt (8/04/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Our charter fishing trips out of Wrightsville and Carolina Beach have been doing awesome! We have had a excellent Spanish Mackerel bite and it will be here for a good while!
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Our charter fishing trips out of Wrightsville and Carolina Beach have been doing awesome! We have had a excellent Spanish Mackerel bite and it will be here for a good while!
It's All Biting in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina by Brent Stanley (7/31/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather is hot and so is the fishing. Offshore the Kings and Dolphin are still biting. More and more Sailfish are being caught as well. Spanish Mackerel are thick on the beach. Try trolling clark spoons or casting to the schools for these tasty fish.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] The weather is hot and so is the fishing. Offshore the Kings and Dolphin are still biting. More and more Sailfish are being caught as well. Spanish Mackerel are thick on the beach. Try trolling clark spoons or casting to the schools for these tasty fish.
Tarpon in numbers by Gary Dubiel (7/29/2006)
[Oriental,NC] Tarpon have shown in the Lower Neuse River and Pamlico Sound in numbers and are biting. Most of the fish are 5o to 100 pounds.
[Oriental,NC] Tarpon have shown in the Lower Neuse River and Pamlico Sound in numbers and are biting. Most of the fish are 5o to 100 pounds.
Great Outer Banks Near Shore Fishing by Raymond Pugh (7/28/2006)
[Outer Banks,NC] The sound fishing has been OK somedays, but not as good as last year. The usual Croakers, Spot, Bluefish, and other bottom dwellers are still around.
[Outer Banks,NC] The sound fishing has been OK somedays, but not as good as last year. The usual Croakers, Spot, Bluefish, and other bottom dwellers are still around.
Kingfish and Mahi Fishing In NC by Rick Bennett (7/24/2006)
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing in the heat has been pretty darn rewarding. We have had catches of several kings and a couple of mahi, plenty of red drum, and some nice spanish this week. We even saw a sailfish free jump...beautiful.
[Wrightsville Beach,NC] Fishing in the heat has been pretty darn rewarding. We have had catches of several kings and a couple of mahi, plenty of red drum, and some nice spanish this week. We even saw a sailfish free jump...beautiful.