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Jason G.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Still kind of rough (windy) out but caught some decent fish today. Amberjacks, red snapper, seabass and let a huge sandbar shark go. Soon the weather will be perfect for all kinds of anglers.
Jason Garay
Jason G. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Still kind of rough (windy) out but caught some decent fish today. Amberjacks, red snapper, seabass and let a huge sandbar shark go. Soon the weather will be perfect for all kinds of anglers.
Amberjack Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
A few Atlantic bonita still linger around at Wrightsville beach. Spanish mackerel fishing is as strong as new rope. Plenty for everyone but, fish are mostly on the smaller side. The first few flounder of the year have been getting caught mostly on plastics while trout fishing. Speckled trout fishing is pretty good right now with a chance of catching a very big female. Keeping them is discouraged, but for the person that loves a chance at a big one, spend your time early on top water in the next several weeks. Red drum are starting to bite better up...
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
A few Atlantic bonita still linger around at Wrightsville beach. Spanish mackerel fishing is as strong as new rope. Plenty for everyone but, fish are mostly on the smaller side. The first few flounder of the year have been getting caught mostly on plastics while trout fishing. Speckled trout fishing is pretty good right now with a chance of catching a very big female. Keeping them is discouraged, but for the person that loves a chance at a big one, spend your time early on top water in the next several weeks. Red drum are starting to bite better up and down the inter coastal waterway and near shore creeks, with the coming of the the mullet run that usually kicks off in late May or June. You can expect it to get really good once the bait come down the waterway. There will be great catch and release fishing for flounder and people who do not care to take fish home. King mackerel fishing should pick up in the next several weeks along near shore beaches and with the hopes of big menhaden schools on the beach. There could be good cobia opportunity.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
A few Atlantic bonita still linger around at Wrightsville beach Spanish macro fishing is as strong as new rope. Plenty for everyone but, fish are mostly on the smaller side. The first few flounder of the year have been getting caught mostly on plastics while trout fishing. Speckle trout fishing is pretty good right now with a chance of catching a very big female. Keeping them is discouraged, but for the person that loves a chance at a big one, spend your time early on top water in the next several weeks. Red drum are starting to bite better up...
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
A few Atlantic bonita still linger around at Wrightsville beach Spanish macro fishing is as strong as new rope. Plenty for everyone but, fish are mostly on the smaller side. The first few flounder of the year have been getting caught mostly on plastics while trout fishing. Speckle trout fishing is pretty good right now with a chance of catching a very big female. Keeping them is discouraged, but for the person that loves a chance at a big one, spend your time early on top water in the next several weeks. Red drum are starting to bite better up and down the inter coastal waterway and near shore creeks, with the coming of the the mullet run that usually kicks off in late May or June. You can expect it to get really good once the bait come down the waterway. There will be great catch and release fishing for flounder and people who do not care to take fish home. King macro fishing should pick up in the next several weeks along near shore beaches and with the hopes of big menhaden schools on the beach. There could be good cobia opportunity.
Bonito Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
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Jordan V.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Good Spanish mackerel fishing. Long mackerels are starting to show up
Jordan Vass
Jordan V. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Good Spanish mackerel fishing. Long mackerels are starting to show up
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Jason F.
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Spring is full swing on the crystal coast!!! Probably one of the best Bonito seasons we have had in awhile very health fish!!! Cobia should start to show up any day now!!!
Jason Frivance
Jason F. Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Spring is full swing on the crystal coast!!! Probably one of the best Bonito seasons we have had in awhile very health fish!!! Cobia should start to show up any day now!!!
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Jason F.
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Bonito fishing has been hot lately
Jason Frivance
Jason F. Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Bonito fishing has been hot lately
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure
Mullet Snapper Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure.
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure.
Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Jason F.
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been good lately.
Jason Frivance
Jason F. Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been good lately.
Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Randy T.
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!
Randy Thornton
Randy T. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
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