I have been seeing a lot of skiffs around the Wilmington, NC area. Lots of Beavertails, East Capes, and Mavericks around. It seems I know more guides than I do recreational weekend warriors, so feel free to check-in here so were not strangers on the water!
Completely forgot about this site glad to have found it again.
Hey, I'm bored sitting out Hurricane Flo at my daughters place in NY.
Can't wait to be back in Wilmington.
Jon is that you the original poster?
Mad Circle nice ride, how did you make out thru Flo?
Spoke with unplugged earlier in the week.
Completely forgot about this site glad to have found it again.
Hey, I'm bored sitting out Hurricane Flo at my daughters place in NY.
Can't wait to be back in Wilmington.
Jon is that you the original poster?
Mad Circle nice ride, how did you make out thru Flo?
Spoke with unplugged earlier in the week.
Hey ICM, been frequenting this site lately myself. I found it in my search for a new ride and being bored with ncangler. Not sure if you realized it but I'm the same madcircle (Brian) from ncangler. I'm in Greensboro riding out the storm. Prob gonna head back tomorrow. Major cleanup and a new roof from what i can tell from neighbors pics they sent me. Hoping water didnt get inside. I'm beyond dying to fish also. Hope this storm doesn't ruin fall fishing....
Figure that was you Brian.
Don't give up on NC angler.
About fall fishing, I was ready to start chasing Bull Reds & Tarpon - not sure now.
Be safe, trying to make it back to the beach today also…… ICM
Completely forgot about this site glad to have found it again.
Hey, I'm bored sitting out Hurricane Flo at my daughters place in NY.
Can't wait to be back in Wilmington.
Jon is that you the original poster?
Mad Circle nice ride, how did you make out thru Flo?
Spoke with unplugged earlier in the week.
Yeah man I’m the OP. It’s been a while, haven’t seen you since I moved back into town. Hope you’re doing well and I hope you made it through Flo alright
It’s October 13th, weigh in one trout, one flounder, one red. The rules are over at Intracoastel angler, and eastern outfitters. If you send me your email I could also send them to you!
Just moved to the RDU area from TX. Looking forward to getting out in the flats. Great thread and community here. Eager to get out and scout the areas around Topsail and Wilmington. Is there a general location I should start? Not asking for your specific honey hole just a start to get me in the right direction. Completely green to the area.
Also, is there any good maps or resources of the area? In TX we have Hook N Line maps that show you access points, fishing area, marshes, oyster beds ect. Been searching on google maps, but I'm old school and prefer paper maps.
Local tackle shops and such sell a Top Spot map thats sounds like what you're looking for. If you're not gonna be making the trip to the coast regularly, hiring a guide to show you around will cut down the learning curve quite a bit. Pricey though. There's a local guide Jot Owens that posts very informative monthly reports. Also a small newspaper called Fisherman's Post that has reports/pics.
Welcome Stevie Ray.
Be upfront when booking guides, let them know you have a flats boat ( ? ) & your intentions.
Check out some of the free seminars going on this time of year.
Capt. Jot gave a great one yesterday on Trout, Old Drum & Falsie Albies.
Capt Lee Parsons is giving one Oct. 30.
Check out Fisherman's Post fishing School ( early in 2019 ) one of the better schools, with some of the best guides. George Poveromo also has a paid seminar coming up. ..... ICM
Ice Cream Man is spot on. Local seminars are a great way to not only learn about the area, but also new tips and tricks on what works for the fish in our area. If you are looking for a well-rounded inshore guide trip with live bait and artificials then Capt. Jot Owens of Jot It Down Charters would be a great option. If you want more of a technical skinny-water fly/light-tackle trip in a Microskiff, then I would contact Capt. Seth Vernon of Doublehaul Guide Service or Capt. Judson Brock of Muddy Fly Guide Service. As a side note, Capt. Seth also offers duck hunting trips which are a blast, and its another way to see more of the inshore treasures the Wilmington area has to offer.
I went with Seth Vernon last year in mid-November and it was awesome. I was pretty bad at fly fishing back then so we didn’t get any on the fly, but he had us on fish constantly and we ended up with a few nice reds.
Northern Figure eight can be solid fishing for reds, Masonboro island can be good in June. Buzzerds bay is consistent year round, best red fishing is in the small creeks late August-September, It also has some of the best flood tide fishing.
How does a strong West wind affect the intracoastal between figure eight and masonboro? I just got my skiff and REALLY want to take it out this weekend and do some fishing/continue the break in period..
Go on Sunday. The wind is supposed to lay down quite a bit compared to Saturday. Depending on how 'wet' of a boat you have if you go out on a windy day you might wanna have your rain gear on. I know my boat likes to soak me sometimes making a run in some chop
Been absolutely slaying the trout up behind figure 8. On the fly and on spinning tackle. I caught 60+ trout on Tuesday and bunch last Sunday. I have been looking for reds but can't seem to find many. I heard they are in the surf right now.
I was at figure 8 the other day and watched 3 guys hook up and double up about every 5 minutes.... for an hour..... on redfish. Based on that I’m assuming that quite a few reds are in the surf right now. I have been looking for reds with little success inshore.
Went out for a little bit this morning, caught a few specks between 12-15 inches or so. Wife decided she doesn’t want to fish in the cold so had to come home early. Guess I’ll be solo from here on out.
Got a slam today including a red with no spots. 7 reds, 7 flounder and a 22" trout. My dad went out for some trout and caught 9 trout over 20 inches. Caught his pb trout at 25". One of my best days on the water this year. I sight fished 3 of the drum and the trout.
Nice! Pretty sure I seen you coming out of Paige’s creek at about 830 this morning. I’m gonna have to get out again solo and see what I can get into.
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