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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Nice sized spex,(6.03 lbs largest, striper too this week. Bottom fishing good too with grouper and snapper!
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Nice sized spex,(6.03 lbs largest, striper too this week. Bottom fishing good too with grouper and snapper!
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
6lb 3 Oz speck today!!
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
6lb 3 Oz speck today!!
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
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Aaron Aaron
Aaron A.
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Sheeps head around the wrecks around the inlet.
Aaron Aaron
Aaron A. Hatteras, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Sheeps head around the wrecks around the inlet.
Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
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Joey Van Dyke
Joey V.
Frisco, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Red drum fishing has been very good sight casting and cut bait fishing for them. The trout are starting to really pick up as the wintering months get coming on casting jigs preferably z-mans 3 inch minno Z's have been working very good. A long with that the sheepshead fishing is picking up around the structures around the inlet and outside the inlet in the ocean.
Joey Van Dyke
Joey V. Frisco, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Red drum fishing has been very good sight casting and cut bait fishing for them. The trout are starting to really pick up as the wintering months get coming on casting jigs preferably z-mans 3 inch minno Z's have been working very good. A long with that the sheepshead fishing is picking up around the structures around the inlet and outside the inlet in the ocean.
Bluefish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Frisco, North Carolina
Bluefish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Frisco, North Carolina
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Joe Tunstall
Joe T.
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore bite for fall has been off to a solid start.
False Albacore, and really nice bluefish in topwater plugs with a consistent King Mackerel bite. Grey Trout and whiting showing up good work Spanish Mackerel still around perhaps for the next few weeks. Backwater bite is hot as well work good numbers of shrimp around Redfish have been plentiful with more and more Speckled Trout showing up each week. Lots of good quality fishing. It's really shaping up to be a great fall bite.
Joe Tunstall
Joe T. Gloucester, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore bite for fall has been off to a solid start.
False Albacore, and really nice bluefish in topwater plugs with a consistent King Mackerel bite. Grey Trout and whiting showing up good work Spanish Mackerel still around perhaps for the next few weeks. Backwater bite is hot as well work good numbers of shrimp around Redfish have been plentiful with more and more Speckled Trout showing up each week. Lots of good quality fishing. It's really shaping up to be a great fall bite.
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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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been really good out of the Morehead area. Inshore red drum have been loading up on shrimp, watching them bust working down the banks has been a lot of fun, mix in black drum and speckled trout with them. Near shore 1-3 lb bluefish, Spanish, and false albacore have been blitzing up and down the beach. Albacore aren't much table fare in my opinion but a damn good fight on light tackle! Bottom fishing is producing some spots, grey trout, hogfish, and puffers with the water temps getting cooler
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been really good out of the Morehead area. Inshore red drum have been loading up on shrimp, watching them bust working down the banks has been a lot of fun, mix in black drum and speckled trout with them. Near shore 1-3 lb bluefish, Spanish, and false albacore have been blitzing up and down the beach. Albacore aren't much table fare in my opinion but a damn good fight on light tackle! Bottom fishing is producing some spots, grey trout, hogfish, and puffers with the water temps getting cooler
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
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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Jason Garay
Jason G.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great for black fin tuna, king mackeral, cobia, seabass and vermillion snapper
Jason Garay
Jason G. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great for black fin tuna, king mackeral, cobia, seabass and vermillion snapper
Amberjack, King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Amberjack, King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Amberjack, King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Amberjack, King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Jason Garay
Jason G.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 4 years ago
The Blackfin Tuna and Cobia are in
Jason Garay
Jason G. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 4 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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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 4 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.
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 4 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.
Flounder fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Flounder fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Flounder fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Flounder fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Flounder fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
Flounder fishing in Trails End Road, Wilmington, N, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 4 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 4 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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    Jason was excellent, very friendly, great guide, and would highly recommend!!

    Samantha F. | October 10, 2026

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    We had the absolute best time ever. We got out there and went straight at it. Whether it was catching blues, Spanish and even sharks. It was amazing. If you’re looking to have the best experience fishing, this is your guy. We come every year here, this was our first time doing a charter. Needless to say we will be doing one with captain 🧑‍✈️ Jeff every single year from here on out.

    Madison P. | October 1, 2026

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    Stephanie M. | September 27, 2026

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    Very pleasant and knowledgeable local guide. He got me on some fish and we caught a bunch.

    Karen B. | September 19, 2026

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    Very knowledgeable guide who puts you on fish. Very nice guide who is an absolute pleasure to fish with. I definitely will book again with Jeff. You will not be disappointed with Jeff.

    Michael D. | September 19, 2026

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    Edward J. | September 19, 2026

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    Erik L. | September 6, 2026

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    Captain Drew took us out on a fantastic half day inshore trip. I took my son (9 y/o) and one of my buddies from college. His boat was super clean and well equipped for our charter. He had all the tackle we needed for successful time on the water. This guy knows how to fish: within 10 minutes of getting to our first spot, we already had a fish on the line: an over slot red drum. The second drum was a keeper and Drew kindly fileted it for us afterward (red drum grilled on the half shell is now one of my favorites). We moved to a few different spots throughout the morning and all together we caught about 9 fish. We let all but one go. Captain Drew really knows these waters and he was able to cater to more novice anglers and kids (my son and i) as well as more experienced anglers (my buddy) on the same trip. If i make it back to the carolina coast again, I would absolutely book Captain Drew

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