North Myrtle Beach September 14, 2006
Mark, at Shallow Minded Guide Fishing, reports that the big redfish are just starting to show up in the Little River Inlet. The fishing has been the strongest on the rising tide. Live mullet is the best bait, and rig it with a circle hook and at least 17# class line (with braid being a great idea).
All of these fish are over-the-slot and spawning, so take care of these fish since it is an all release fishery.
Water clarity inshore has been fine despite all the rain, so the usual spots have been producing. Bonaparte Creek and smaller feeder creeks around the inlet, as well as the docks around Marker 19, have been good for speckled trout. Live bait or shrimp imitations under popping corks have been the best tactic.
The smaller redfish and flounder are being caught fairly well around the Sunset Beach Bridge and nearby docks in the waterway on live mullet.
Patrick, at Captain Smiley’s Fishing Charters, reports that fishing has been consistent despite the wet weather. Plenty of mullet are around in the creeks, the waterway, and along the beach to be netted for live bait.
Redfish and black drum are hitting live shrimp floated along oyster bars in the creeks. Bonaparte Creek has been one of the best areas.
Reds and flounder are biting near and around the Sunset Beach Bridge.
Speckled trout have been biting fairly well around Fort Randall. Try using either live shrimp or Berkley Gulps.
A few redfish have caught at the jetties in the 27 to 32 inch range using live mullet, but the bite has been hit or miss. The ribbonfish are still making fishing there difficult.
