Damn Good Black Drum Fishing Charters In The Core Sound

The best black drum fishing charters in the Core Sound are:

• Carolina Traditions Guide Co
• Brace Yourself Custom Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 black drum trips in the Core Sound, and the most popular trips in the area are Cape Lookout Custom Charter guided by Mike, Backwater Sightfishing, Fly/Spin guided by Joe, and NC Classic Inshore Fishing Trip guided by Joe.

Our guides in the Core Sound are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3710 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in the Core Sound as well as jetty fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Core Sound are sight casting, light tackle fishing, and wading but topwater fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

Prices for black drum in the Core Sound can range anywhere from about $620 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in the Core Sound is $846. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in the Core Sound is $1,356.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for black drum fishing in the Core Sound is spring, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

See here for more information on black drum fishing licenses in the Core Sound, black drum bag limits, and fishing season regulations for black drum in the Core Sound. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right black drum rules and regulations in the Core Sound.