Pamlico October 13, 2011
Joe Cockrell (age 12), of Rocky Mount, NC, with a speckled trout that bit a soft plastic bait while he was fishing the Pamlico River with Capt. Richard Andrews of Tar-Pam Guide Service.
Gary, of Spec Fever Guide Service, reports that theNew Bernstriped bass bite has been fairly consistent. Topwater plugs have been effective lately in the early mornings and evening hours on sunny days, with the action often continuing until lunchtime when it’s overcast. Soft plastic baits will fool the stripers when they’re not feeding on top.
Scattered speckled trout are feeding along the shorelines and in the creeks off the lower Neuse River. They haven’t been in large concentrations, but many of the fish are solid keepers (16-20”). Soft plastic baits have been the most effective offerings for the specks lately, and they are also catching the eyes of some puppy drum and flounder feeding in the same areas.
The false albacore action aroundCape Lookoutis just starting to turn on. When anglers have the weather to chase them, they should be able to find some schools feeding between Beaufort Inlet andCape Lookout. Flashy flies and a variety of small casting lures will draw strikes from the albacore.
Donald, of Custom Marine, reports that anglers are starting to see some decent speckled trout action in the Neuse downriver from New Bern, but the bite seems to turn on and off quickly. Soft plastic baits and suspending hard baits like MirrOlure MR17’s are fooling the lion’s share of the trout that anglers are catching. Some red drum and speckled trout are in the mix along with the specks.
Dave, of Knee Deep Custom Charters, reports that anglers are seeing some consistent striped bass action around New Bern, and the bite should only get better as fall wears on. Casting topwater plugs around structure early and late in the day and fishing jigs and wobbleheads around bait pods during the midday period have been the most effective tactics lately.
Speckled trout are showing up along the lower part of the river, with some solid keepers mixed in with the shorter fish. MirrOlure MR17’s and Gulp and Deep Creek shrimp imitations are fooling most of the fish.
Richard, of Tar-Pam Guide Service, reports that anglers are hooking some scattered speckled trout and flounder while casting soft plastic baits in the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.
Scott, W.T., and David Caldwell with speckled trout they hooked in the Pamlico Sound. Photo courtesy of JAM at Teach's Lair Marina.
Richie, of East Side Bait and Tackle, reports that locals are still finding some flounder action around Bath and Swan Quarter. Gulp baits are producing most of the flounder, and a few smaller speckled trout have been taking an interest in the scented soft baits, too.
Striped bass fishing aroundWashingtonis starting to turn on, and anglers have been connecting with some stripers around the trestles lately. Soft plastic baits, topwater plugs, and other lures will all attract attention from the stripers.
