Topsail October 27, 2005
Chris, at East Coast Sports, reports that sea mullets and spots are the main action in the surf. You can also expect some redfish to strike. The redfish bite improves as you move to the southern part of the island, especially around Lee Island
The waterway and inlets are seeing plenty of flounder. Check out Surf City Bridge.
Not much to report off the beach.
Frank, at Seaview Pier, reports that the spots continue to run and bite bloodworms. Those targeting flounder with live baits are doing very well, with some reaching their eight fish limit. Spanish, bluefish, and a few speckled trout are biting jigs on the end.
A few puppy drum are finally showing in the surf, but most have been undersized.
Terry, at Surf City Pier, reports that spots have been around for about a week. They aren’t seeing the big ones, but they are med-medium large size. On Saturday they had a steady run of spots for 24 hours (from 2:00 am to 2:00 am).
Flounder, puppy drum, and black drum are also providing some action, just not as much as the spots.
They’ve also seen a couple of kings caught in the past week.
Capt. Ricky Kellum, of Speckled Specialist Charters, reports trout fishing is on fire, but the big fish have yet to get into the action. Most fish are up to around 2 lbs., with a few up to 4 lbs. mixed in.
The drum fishing is still good in the river, and flounder fishing has picked up around Sneads Ferry and in the inlets. The creeks behind Topsail have been good for topwater action for redfish and trout.
Eric, at New River Marina, reports fall fishing has taken off in the area. Speckled trout are biting well but are running small. Redfish continue to bite well in the river, the inlet, and surf. Flounder are moving around and biting live baits.
Croakers and spots are running the surf and the waterway. Bluefish and spanish are hanging outside inlets and along the beach, and king mackerel are beginning to show again.
