Monday, August 18, 2008
by Bill Morris
It’s a common joke that fishermen spend more dollars per-pound on their catch than any market could possibly charge. But if there is one species that might put your ledger into the black, it’s the pompano. These fish — which carry the highest market price in the country — feed in the surf zone from the Outer Banks south, and the best time to catch them is through the first two weeks of October.
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
If you haven’t browsed our “Wiki” yet I hope you’ll do so. North Carolina angler Capt. Mike Becker (TopsailAngler.com) has assisted in creating this compilation of fish species and fishing tackle information. We’ve only started and will add more and more information, but here is an introduction to our Tackle Wiki from Capt. Mike.
Until a year or so ago I didn’t know what “wiki” meant. Actually It’s an old word with a new application.
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008
by Bill Morris
From late summer through the fall, the Spanish mackerel is one of the most reliable game fish along most of the North Carolina coast. From the beach, Stingsilvers and small Hopkins spoons are the lures of choice. Pier fishermen swear by Gotcha plugs with gold hooks. Small private boats and large charter vessels alike spend countless hours trolling gold and silver spoons.
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Monday, August 04, 2008
by Capt. George Beckwith
When Capt. Owen Lupton and young Rick Cayton caught the first tarpon on a rod and reel in the deeper waters of Pamlico Sound in 1976, a new fishery was created for Pamlico County anglers. The heavy, 20-40 pound gear reserved for offshore excursions through Ocracoke Inlet proved ideal for the newfound tarpon fishing. In the subsequent years, a few local anglers spent thousands of hours battling mosquitoes, dodging sudden thunderstorms and learning the secrets of the giants of the lower Neuse.
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