JAM of Hatteras Jack reports that surf fishing has been steady for anglers bottom fishing with a good variety of sea mullet croakers and black drum all feeding on shrimp. Also large pompano are being caught with shrimp and sand fleas fished on Rattle Rigs. Anglers on the piers are landing a few spadefish when […]

Matt of Tex’s Tackle reports that fishing inshore has been good for red and black drum flounder speckled trout ladyfish and sheepshead. There’s been some steady fishing under dock and bridge lights at night for bluefish and ladyfish. Flounder fishing has been steady around docks in the creeks and near the inlets. There’s plenty of […]

Annette of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle reports that inshore anglers have been finding primarily flounder and red drum with some black drum coming in as well. Speckled trout have been active but the keepers are few and far between. If you find the trout expect the majority of them to be small. Flounder redfish […]

Betty of TW’s Bait and Tackle reports that surf anglers have been catching sea mullet croakers and pufferfish with shrimp under a bottom rig. A few flounder are hitting soft plastics fished in holes just off the beach. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are being caught with casting jigs and most of the action is focused […]

Capt. Dale Collins of Fish or Die Charters recently put me on my career-best flounder but since he did it in the same week that Fisherman’s Post hosted the annual Intracoastal Angler’s Kids Day on the Vonda Kay Dale’s going to have to wait until the second half of this Tidelines article to get his […]

Donald of Custom Marine Fabrication reports that hot weather and windy conditions have kept many anglers off the water through the mid-day hours but morning and evening anglers are reporting great speckled trout fishing around Oriental. Slot-sized red drum are hitting Carolina-rigged live baits and soft plastics from the sound all the way up to […]

Hannah of The Reel Outdoors reports that surf anglers have been finding good numbers of sea mullet while bottom fishing with shrimp. Pompano (up to 3 lbs.) are being caught with smaller Carolina-rigs tipped with sand fleas. Fishing the deeper holes right off the sand when the water pulls back has been key in getting […]

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is continuing efforts to make its annual stock overview both easier to navigate and more informative for the public. In this year’s overview the division no longer includes a one-page summary on each species but alternatively links directly to the more thorough report for each species in the annual […]

Matt of Tex Tackle reports that fishing inshore has included some good variety lately with red and black drum flounder speckled trout and sheepshead all being reported. Look for docks where there is deeper water nearby and a good amount of current. Reds trout and flounder can also be found in the marsh near the […]

Patrick of Captain Smiley Fishing Charters reports that trout are feeding particularly well. The best bite has been out at the Little River Inlet jetties on the bottom of the falling tide and at the top of the rising tide and live shrimp suspended under a floating cork and drifted along the rocks has been […]

TACO Marine now offers its Pro Series GS-500 Outrigger Mount and 20’ Carbon Fiber Tele-Outriggers as a kit for sportfishing anglers everywhere. The GS-500 kit which was previously only offered to boat builders is now available through marine retailers and distributors. The Pro Series GS-500 Outrigger Mounts are ideal for boats 32’ and up with […]

Lewis of Island Tackle and Hardware reports that there are a few trout in the creeks and they’re mostly biting Z-Man and Gulp shrimp. Redfish have been on the oyster beds where they’re happy to strike Carolina-rigged mullet and topwater lures. Flounder are spread out around the creeks and in the inlet. They’ll fall for […]

Writing my Tidelines column is typically an opportunity for me to thank and promote a captain friend that has graciously taken me out on the water in search of some fish to write about. This issue’s Tidelines though is an opportunity for me to show appreciation for not one but all of those captain friends […]

Patrick of Captain Smiley Fishing Charters reports that all the big summer species are biting inshore though some days the fish can be harder to find than others. Over-slot reds have been swimming in the deeper channels and during high tide stages can be found either in the grass or right on the edge of […]

Fish tagging programs have become an important tool in the management and assessment of fish populations. When conducted properly tagging can provide a wealth of information about movement patterns habitats and mortality rates. These insights are essential for allowing fisheries biologists to assess management strategies and to set catch limits or...

Angie of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle reports that flounder trout redfish and sheepshead are the biggest inshore species to target right now if you can find bait. High water temperatures have made live bait hard to come by though mullet are just starting to run in better numbers. The redfish are moving around a […]

Matt of Tex’s Tackle reports that fishing inshore has been good with drum flounder and sheepshead being the most commonly targeted species this time of year. Docks in the waterway and in the creeks are a good place to find all three especially where there is deeper water and current nearby. Reds and flounder can […]