Jason Sherrill wrote:
Just curious as to whats being caught in the surf and what bait seems to be the best. Bringing down a few kids next week eager to drag a few up on the beach!! Thanks
Hey Jason. My son was there last week and caught spot, red drum and flounder from the surf. I’ve never been there but he said it was pretty crowded with beach goers. Not sure they moved around a lot though. Cut fresh shrimp is what works best on a simple high/low rig or a Carolina rig. Good luck and let us know how you do! Send pics.
Rheatown wrote:
Ok I didn’t know that I thought thought they looked like what we catch in North Carolina but wouldn’t sure
Big difference is that we can’t keep them in NC. We have a 2 week season in September. 1 flounder/day. 18-21 inch slot. Commercial fishermen have no season.
Natemi wrote:
Love fishing when I can. Heading to Waves Hatteras area around July 15. I usually drive on beach with father in law and fish everyday while down there. Excited about this forum.
Welcome to the Stage Natemi. Good luck down at Waves. Good surf fishing down there. Send pics.
flyguy wrote:
It was a challenge, but I was able to post some pictures, I hope.
Good job on the posting Leo. Looks like y’all had a great time. Happy Birthday again.
Matt S. wrote:
Today’s catch, a 17 inch, 3.5 pounds.
Very nice. That’s a stud. Thanks for sharing the picture.
Beautiful fish, good eating and ohhhh so fun to catch. Way to go Rip, y’all had a great day.
Nanook rubs it again wrote:
This one was 23 inches and 10 pounds 👍
Great catch Nanook! Fun to catch and even more fun to eat.
Welcome to the Stage Joe. Tight lines!
The tournament officials should have been able to cite specific rules from the thick rule book given to all entries in the Big Rock. Rules is rules. Why did it take “much discussion” to determine that the catch didn’t qualify? I’m not a fan of competitive fishing but to each their own.
I caught a 600# blue marlin on a charter boat, The Fightin’ Lady, out of Oregon Inlet. After an hour and a half, we got the brute boat side, I was able to touch the leader which qualified it as a catch and the mate released him. The captain estimated the weight and I received a citation (the good kind) for it. That fish and 9 black fin tuna costed me $1800 but was a great adventure with my son, a nephew and a BIL.
Welcome aboard Jeff and thank you for helping to keep us free. Where are you located in NC? You will find the folks here to be very helpful and encouraging.
I’m headed out to Duck Saturday for the week. Forecast temperatures in high 70’s, winds up to 10. Should be great fishing weather. I’ll send reports.
bknecht wrote:
Had an early Drs. Appointment yesterday and had the rods in the truck for some crappie fishing afterwards. Hit a little public lake in Jersey from shore that’s not been very productive lately but got a few decent ones in the 12-13” range for a supper. Took a bait caster and threw some Senkos,caught one small bass and missed another.
Very nicely done! That’ll make some great eating.
Scooter28451 wrote:
Just made it to the Kill Devil Hills area for a couple weeks. Rented a house on a canal with access to the Pamlico sound area. Not sure to fish for fresh or salt water fish. The water is mainly fresh water with a touch of saltiness. Tried shrimp and nothing. Tried top, middle and bottom fishing with artificial baits for a few days and only a white bass to show for it. I am actually looking for redfish. Any suggestions?
Sorry you’ve had such bad weather since you’ve been out there. Have you had a chance to wet a line? Let us know how things are going.
Rheatown wrote:
Good day me and my son caught 12 mahi this one got him a citation 40 lber
In a lot of the literature, these fish are referred to as dolphin. But if you tell people that you caught dolphin, they will often think of porpoise aka “Flipper”. Mahi, dorado, dolphin….whatever you call them they are some fine eating and SOOO much fun to catch.