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Jason G.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
The Blackfin Tuna and Cobia are in
Jason Garay
Jason G. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
The Blackfin Tuna and Cobia are in
Cobia fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Cobia fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Cobia fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Cobia fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore false albacore and Spanish are very active being caught casting metal jigs. Inshore red drum have been chasing shrimp and speckled trout are starting to show up
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore false albacore and Spanish are very active being caught casting metal jigs. Inshore red drum have been chasing shrimp and speckled trout are starting to show up
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in Iceland beach has been strong for reds flounder and trout Great speckle trout by top water early Reds up to 40" This week and eliminate flounder almost every day the the flatter season closes on September 30th after the 30th after that it will be a release fishery but we will still be catching them.
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in Iceland beach has been strong for reds flounder and trout Great speckle trout by top water early Reds up to 40" This week and eliminate flounder almost every day the the flatter season closes on September 30th after the 30th after that it will be a release fishery but we will still be catching them.
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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Joey V.
Frisco, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Cobia fishing has been great this September. We're catching them sight casting and bottom fishing. Trout and red drum have been very good since the water has cooled down, and the artificial bite has really picked up using zman 3 inch paddle tails in pinfish color. Trout and red drum will continue to get better as water cools down for october. This picture is Amanda VanDyke with a nice one!
Joey Van Dyke
Joey V. Frisco, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Cobia fishing has been great this September. We're catching them sight casting and bottom fishing. Trout and red drum have been very good since the water has cooled down, and the artificial bite has really picked up using zman 3 inch paddle tails in pinfish color. Trout and red drum will continue to get better as water cools down for october. This picture is Amanda VanDyke with a nice one!
Cobia fishing in Frisco, North Carolina
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John Abel
John A.
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around at the end of the day. Next day ran offshore, trolled up 37 small blackfin, landed 2 out of 3 wahoo as well. Also had a trip we did some sea bass and amberjack fishing, it's all a blur so not sure what day was what, but it's been fun!!!...
John Abel
John A. Manteo, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around at the end of the day. Next day ran offshore, trolled up 37 small blackfin, landed 2 out of 3 wahoo as well. Also had a trip we did some sea bass and amberjack fishing, it's all a blur so not sure what day was what, but it's been fun!!! The drum fishing has been great at night as well and that should stay solid through Sept into Oct.
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
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Jerry Teel
Jerry T.
Avon, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing in Hatteras is some of the best anywhere. Lots of large and slot drum, specks, flounder, blues and Spanish.
Jerry Teel
Jerry T. Avon, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing in Hatteras is some of the best anywhere. Lots of large and slot drum, specks, flounder, blues and Spanish.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
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Bud B.
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is fishing not catching but we are having some great trips! A lot of bucket list fish checked off.
Bud Bishop
Bud B. Manteo, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is fishing not catching but we are having some great trips! A lot of bucket list fish checked off.
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Great fishing for flounder, Red drum, Spanish mackerel, false albies (fly fish opportunities) and more..this is the beginning of great fall fishing. A wind of change is blowing in and all are excited for great fall fishing. Flounder fishing is great and anglers are able to keep some now through the end of September. Trout fishing here should be as good as it gets towards October and November.
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Great fishing for flounder, Red drum, Spanish mackerel, false albies (fly fish opportunities) and more..this is the beginning of great fall fishing. A wind of change is blowing in and all are excited for great fall fishing. Flounder fishing is great and anglers are able to keep some now through the end of September. Trout fishing here should be as good as it gets towards October and November.
Flounder fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Great fishing for flounder, Red drum, Spanish mackerel, false albies (fly fish opportunities) and more..this is the beginning of great fall fishing. A wind of change is blowing in and all are excited for great fall fishing. Flounder fishing is great and anglers are able to keep some now through the end of September.
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Great fishing for flounder, Red drum, Spanish mackerel, false albies (fly fish opportunities) and more..this is the beginning of great fall fishing. A wind of change is blowing in and all are excited for great fall fishing. Flounder fishing is great and anglers are able to keep some now through the end of September.
Little Tunny / False Albacore fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
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Joshua Benton
Joshua B.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fly fishing has been awesome with the weather we have been gifted. Sight casting schools is always a classic for my charters. Shark fishing has been a blast on light tackle, sight fishing them also! Lady fish, and Spanish on fly rod also! Albies are also starting to show up!
Joshua Benton
Joshua B. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fly fishing has been awesome with the weather we have been gifted. Sight casting schools is always a classic for my charters. Shark fishing has been a blast on light tackle, sight fishing them also! Lady fish, and Spanish on fly rod also! Albies are also starting to show up!
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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