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Joe C.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
The Spanish mackerel bite is picking up everyday with the Atlantic bonita starting to show up! The Atlantic bonita bite should only get better in the next few weeks. These fish are very tasty…
Joe Currie
Joe C. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
The Spanish mackerel bite is picking up everyday with the Atlantic bonita starting to show up! The Atlantic bonita bite should only get better in the next few weeks. These fish are very tasty…
Bluefish, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Jason F.
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Good Morning, Spring is here and fish are starting to show up. We have been catching a lot of sea mullet & Gray trout or called Weakfish this first week of April. Spanish mackerel & Atlantic Bonito should be showing up by next week.
Jason Frivance
Jason F. Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Good Morning, Spring is here and fish are starting to show up. We have been catching a lot of sea mullet & Gray trout or called Weakfish this first week of April. Spanish mackerel & Atlantic Bonito should be showing up by next week.
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Good fishing continues at Wrightsville beach, plenty of Grey trout! Spanish mackerel are on the feed with big citation size in the mix, Atlantic Bonita have mad an appearance this week and things are right on schedule for great spring fishing!
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Good fishing continues at Wrightsville beach, plenty of Grey trout! Spanish mackerel are on the feed with big citation size in the mix, Atlantic Bonita have mad an appearance this week and things are right on schedule for great spring fishing!
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
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Aaron Aaron
Aaron A.
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
First trip of year found big school in Hatteras inlet surf casting soft plastics.
Aaron Aaron
Aaron A. Hatteras, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
First trip of year found big school in Hatteras inlet surf casting soft plastics.
Fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Spring temps have fish moving in from offshore. Inshore jigging can produce grey trout, bluefish, puffers, and sheepshead. Inshore red drum are schooled up in the marshes, casting artificials has been the most effective method
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Spring temps have fish moving in from offshore. Inshore jigging can produce grey trout, bluefish, puffers, and sheepshead. Inshore red drum are schooled up in the marshes, casting artificials has been the most effective method
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Caught three 37 inch Grey trout today. Lost count on up to 5 lbers!
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Caught three 37 inch Grey trout today. Lost count on up to 5 lbers!
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Things are warming up here at Wrightsville beach and wilmingtonmaria. Some spring bluefish have arrived but still catching a mixed bag of speckle drought and flounder. Anglers can expect the arrival of the Atlantic Bonita to come storming on to our beach fronts. Allowing anglers a nice spring kickoff to have their string pulled and their drag Squealed. The spanish mackerel should be right behind them. All insurance fishing should improve greatly in the next couple weeks with rising water temperatures.
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Things are warming up here at Wrightsville beach and wilmingtonmaria. Some spring bluefish have arrived but still catching a mixed bag of speckle drought and flounder. Anglers can expect the arrival of the Atlantic Bonita to come storming on to our beach fronts. Allowing anglers a nice spring kickoff to have their string pulled and their drag Squealed. The spanish mackerel should be right behind them. All insurance fishing should improve greatly in the next couple weeks with rising water temperatures.
Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Sheepshead, black drum, and blue fish are on the jetties, with grey trout and sea mullet starting to show up in the inlet. Reds are schooled up inside,
Water is getting warmer every day looking like a great spring
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Sheepshead, black drum, and blue fish are on the jetties, with grey trout and sea mullet starting to show up in the inlet. Reds are schooled up inside,
Water is getting warmer every day looking like a great spring
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Dave W.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Weather's been fair and when we can get out the sea bass fishing has been outstanding. Limit out in an hour. All bigger than average fish.
Dave Wood
Dave W. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Weather's been fair and when we can get out the sea bass fishing has been outstanding. Limit out in an hour. All bigger than average fish.
Black Seabass Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Black Seabass Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Jason F.
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Black drum bite has been hot lately also catching some red drum mixed in with black drum. Sea mullet is also starting to pick up.
Jason Frivance
Jason F. Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Black drum bite has been hot lately also catching some red drum mixed in with black drum. Sea mullet is also starting to pick up.
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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