Ocean Isle August 31, 2006
Brant, at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that the east winds have really shut down the offshore fishing. Kings are very scattered in the 12 to 20 mile range, with better success to those who travel more than 25 miles out. Even then it’s still not a very consistent bite.
A lot of barracudas are around to keep the lines busy.
Bottom fishing has slowed as well, with either the grouper getting lock jaw or boats just not being able to get out to them. However, one wind shift could totally change things around.
Nearshore, the spanish mackerel continue to bite well on trolled spoons and plugs.
Stan, at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that tough east winds also kept inside fishing from being too hot this week.
Red drum and the occasional speckled trout are hitting in the waterway around dock pilings and bridges. Most of the action is coming on live bait.
As for flounder, your best bet has been to target the nearshore spots. They are holding in good numbers on the artificial reefs, and they’re hitting live mullet.
While you’re anchored up on the AR’s, be ready for some spanish mackerel to be in the area as well. They are being landed by casting Deadly Dicks, or you can try free lining a live bait to get their attention.
Kyla, at Ocean Isle Beach Pier, reports that good sized whiting are biting well.
Speckled trout are also around and hungry. Shrimp is the best choice for the whiting and trout.
Flounder fishermen landed several flatfish over the week.
And some bluefish have recently been caught.
