Redfish
Where to find them- Shop Guide Jerry Burns had good luck fishing the marshes across form “red barn” otherwise known as shell rock landing.
Live bait- Mullet or Mud Minnows
Frozen- He was using Frozen mullet from Cape Point baits on a Carolina Rig. Check out this link for making a Carolina Rigs- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbY4tZ4O38g
Artificial- He also caught the early that morning on a Skitter Walk- 808
Flounder
Where to find them- The Docks in the waterway have still be producing good quality fish.
Live bait- I prefer a mudminnow, but live shrimp, or mullet will also work. Carolina Rig Slowey
Frozen- Strips of Squid on a Buck Tail jigged slowly also works well.
Artificial- Bucktail, Pearl WHite
Trout
Where to find them- Just wait till the fall.
Live bait-
Frozen-
Artificial-
Sheepshead
Where to find them- Bridges are probably the best place. Our favorite is the Small Bridge in Swansboro
Live bait- Fiddler grabs
Frozen- Sea Urchin or clams (does not stay on the hook that well but does work)
Artificial- Coco the crab
Black drum
Where to find them- Deep Holes
Live bait- shrimp
Frozen- shrimp
Artificial- Fish Bites- Shrimp Flavor
Bottom fishing inshore
What is biting? Larger Croaker have been caught this week on fishbites at the mouth of west channel.