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Allen Jernigan

Allen Jernigan
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

We are catching black drum on cut shrimp. The redfish are coming on topwater plugs, soft plastics and gold spoons. The big 10# plus bluefish have shown up in the Neuse estuary are we are targeting them with topwater plugs, 1 1/8 ounce weedless spoons and 8" swimbaits
Allen Jernigan
Allen Jernigan Holly Ridge, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago
We are catching black drum on cut shrimp. The redfish are coming on topwater plugs, soft plastics and gold spoons. The big 10# plus bluefish have shown up in the Neuse estuary are we are targeting them with topwater plugs, 1 1/8 ounce weedless spoons and 8" swimbaits
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
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Adam Wallace

Adam Wallace
Hampstead, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

Yeah man!!!
Adam Wallace
Adam Wallace Hampstead, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago
Yeah man!!!
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
Fishing in Hampstead, North Carolina
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Ger Hardin

Ger Hardin
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

Bonitos, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish have been making for a good start to the season on our half day trips, while King Mackerel are showing up further offshore for full day trips
Ger Hardin
Ger Hardin Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago
Bonitos, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish have been making for a good start to the season on our half day trips, while King Mackerel are showing up further offshore for full day trips
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Jacob Rimes
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Right now the Atlantic bonito are moving in the 3 mile range. As it gets warmer we should see good numbers. Blue fish have also been showing up. Should see Spanish mackerel very soon.
Jacob Rimes
Jacob Rimes Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 4 weeks ago
Right now the Atlantic bonito are moving in the 3 mile range. As it gets warmer we should see good numbers. Blue fish have also been showing up. Should see Spanish mackerel very soon.
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Michael Moore

Michael Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Atlantic Bonito have showed up
Michael Moore
Michael Moore Carolina Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago
Atlantic Bonito have showed up
Fishing in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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Allen Jernigan

Allen Jernigan
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

We competed in Georgetown SC and brought home a 2nd place finish and last week I did a seminar for Salt Strong. Here at home the fish are ganged up and waiting for you to come on out and catch them. My young men on the boat yesterday landed 15...
Allen Jernigan
Allen Jernigan Holly Ridge, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago
We competed in Georgetown SC and brought home a 2nd place finish and last week I did a seminar for Salt Strong. Here at home the fish are ganged up and waiting for you to come on out and catch them. My young men on the boat yesterday landed 15 or so. Our fish are coming on MirrOlure topwater plugs, Saltwater Assassin plastics fished under 4Horsemen popping corks, Saltwater Assassin plastics fished weedless with Pro-Cure Bait Scents and the trusty old gold spoon. I have days available this week and the rest of March.
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
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Drew Tyndall

Drew Tyndall
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Getting customers on big schools of Redfish the last couple weeks. Here are a couple really nice fish from some of those big schools I am finding
Drew Tyndall
Drew Tyndall Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago
Getting customers on big schools of Redfish the last couple weeks. Here are a couple really nice fish from some of those big schools I am finding
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been great lately. A little cold getting offshore but once out its fine. Plenty of fish.
Jason Garay
Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 months ago
Fishing has been great lately. A little cold getting offshore but once out its fine. Plenty of fish.
Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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    Misty L. | April 25, 2026

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    Joseph L. | April 24, 2026

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    Amazing time! Ger definitely knows what hes doing and will find the fish. Easy to talk to and great with kids. Highly recommended.

    Rabeccah S. | April 22, 2026

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    Outstanding guide very polite and knowledgeable. Pictures show it!

    Steven B. | April 14, 2026

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    Great experience! I'm fairly certain the man speaks fish. They were cold from the recent storm, but Mike knew just where to put us and the moment the sun came up we were on 'em. Cannot speak highly enough of Mike

    Tiffany T. | March 24, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Charter

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    We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Cord. He found where the fish were hitting, was very friendly and took care of everything.

    Jesse J. | November 15, 2025

    Trip: Wrightsville Beach Nearshore

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    Great guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. Keeps putting you where you at least have a good chance of putting one in the boat.

    Donald H. | September 22, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Charter

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    Great trip! I was the only guest on the boat and I caught a bunch of Spanish Mackerel.

    Michael H. | September 20, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk

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    Jason was a great fast action captain I had a great time we were always moving and cought fish Thanks Captain Ring tail

    Adam D. | August 17, 2025

    Trip: Bottomfishing Trip

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    Awesome time!! The crew is great.

    Marian T. | July 15, 2025

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