Northern Beaches – May 7, 2015
Betty, of TW’s Tackle, reports that anglers are hooking big numbers of bluefish while fishing from the beaches from Oregon Inlet north. The blues are biting metal casting lures along with a variety of baits pinned to bottom rigs. Anglers are also connecting with sea mullet, spot, and some puppy drum while bottom fishing with shrimp and cut baits.
Jay Burnette, of Wilson, NC, with a black drum that he hooked on a piece if Fish Bites shrimp the surf at Pine Knoll Shores.
The local piers are also decking good numbers of bluefish along with some sea mullet, spot, and pufferfish.
Those casting artificials and baits from the little bridge between Nags Head and Manteo have been picking up some speckled trout.
Malon Poindexter with a puppy drum he hooked while surf fishing from the South Nags Head Beach. Photo courtesy of TW’s Tackle.
The offshore fleet has been finding spectacular dolphin fishing on some recent trips, and the yellowfin and blackfin tuna bite remains decent as well. Some wahoo and mako sharks have been in the mix in the blue water, too, and all the pelagic species are taking an interest in naked and skirted ballyhoo.
Melissa, of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, reports that the dolphin bite continues to improve as spring wears on. Excellent catches of yellowfin tuna are also rewarding many of the fleet, and there have been some healthy wahoo (citation 40+ pounders) finding boats’ baits as well, along with a few mako sharks.
Dave, of Skiligal Sportfishing, reports that anglers are seeing some solid gaffer dolphin fishing while trolling off Oregon Inlet, and the yellowfin tuna action remains strong on many days as well. Scattered mako sharks, wahoo, and more are adding some variety to the fish boxes.
The water conditions have been changing daily, so the blue water action has been shifting around and boats may need to do some searching before locating active fish. Ballyhoo paired with skirted lures like sea witches are consistently the top producing baits with the offshore predators, however.
Mike, of Jennette’s Pier, reports that bottom fishermen are hooking solid numbers of sea mullet along with a few spot, pufferfish, gray trout, and more. Shrimp, squid, and bloodworms are producing most of the action on the bottom feeders.
Some bluefish are finding the bottom rigs as well, and anglers are also hooking them on metal casting lures.
