Inshore

It happens every spring. There may be a few advance scouting parties during April, but by May the sneaky Spanish Armada is surging up the Carolina Coast with plans to take over the nearshore ocean waters.  Even with thousands of eager fishermen watching and waiting for their arrival, with plans to intercept and catch as many as possible, they make...

Have you ever wondered how the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries came up with the data  and statistics they use to regulate Tar Heel fisheries?  Have you ever questioned their data and wanted to become involved to be sure the data is correct?  Well, there is an opportunity available and the DMF will be training all current and prospective...

The Artificial Reef Program run by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is usually busy. While there are several local artificial reef association groups along the N.C. Coast, every N.C. artificial reef project must be coordinated through the DMF Artificial Reef Program. One of the current points of emphasis is estuarine reefs, especially oyster sanctuaries. These projects don't just add...

Atlantic Beach NC Fishing Report Inshore/Nearshore: We’re starting to see some good signs in the area, last week one of Charter boats had a trip. They caught Gray Trout, Black Sea Bass and a few Bluefish just off Cape Lookout. I just talked with a customer today that was telling me before the wind kicked up he was catching Bluefish,...

It's awesome to get to fish and film with with our friends BigWater Adventures TV Mark Davis and Captain Mitchell Blake - Fish IBX for the past 3 years on the Neuse River of NC. The secret is out and we get the opportunity to show the world the amazing fishery we have in our backyard. Every year we fish out...

February 10, 2018 Ruskin, FL Congrats to TJ Stewart and Mike Michael Delagarza (Team Skeeter Boats) on winning First Place in the Florida Pro Redfish Series West Coast PRO Division. Place Angler 1 Angler 2 Team Name Fish 1 Fish 2 Total Points 1 Michael  Delagarza TJ Stewart Skeeter Boats 7.10 7.70 14.80 100 2 Cody Chivas Pete Fredrickson Salt Rock 6.28 8.30 14.58 98 3 Kris Howell Chris Wiggens Simrad 6.48 6.79 13.27 96 4 Chris Weldon Allen Thrun Lunch Money/ Pro Marine 4.75 7.41 12.16 94 5 Matthew Salgado Armando Acosta Salty Gillz 5.10 6.76 11.86 92 6 Vick Angelo Greg Peterson Simms Fishing 5.02 6.58 11.60 90 7 Jay Withers Jeremy Lee MBG Maverick Bout Group 7.97 3.27 11.24 88 8 Armando Martinez Chad Harbin Blazer Bay 5.43 5.81 11.24 88 9 Dave...

The Star Rods Carolina Redfish Elite is North Carolina’s premier Redfish event with a guaranteed 1st place purse of $12,000 CASH. The two day event will take place on the Morehead City waterfront, with the focus on fishing, family, community, and charity. The Chasin Creation team will be filming all the action for their TV show The field will be limited....

This week on BigWater Adventures. Catch the action as Mark Davis and Captain Greg Hildreth of GeorgiaCharterFishing.com go "old school" while chasing bull reds. Tune in Live on the Outdoor Channel or set you DVR!!! TUE at 6:30 AM EST THU at 9:30 AM EST FRI at 4:00 AM EST SAT at 9:30 AM EST

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC – During a fishing trip near Georgetown this past Monday, a Pawleys Island chef and his two friends caught two massive black drum fish; one may have beaten the state record at an estimated 110 pounds, and the other may actually set a world record at 122 pounds. Adam Kirby, the chef and co-owner at Bistro 217...

The light ripple on the water's surface had the popping float bobbing ever so slightly as it drifted into the riffle created by the oyster rock blocking the path of the falling tide.  Just after the tide pushed it around the corner of the oysters and it's speed began to slow, the fisherman dipped his rod tip and jerked...