Headhunter Outdoors Report

Hi folks, Capt. David here with this weeks outdoors report. Folks the fish are bitin’! Outside the inlets the Spanish are tearing it up in the morning. Bluefish of all sizes are mixed in with them and will bite anything in the water. The surf is giving up some Pompano and Mullet along with some Drum and Flounder. Most of the Flounder that are being caught are in the 13-15 inch range so the big ones shouldn’t be to far behind. Kings are biting from the beach on out and the Mahi are being caught in the 10 -15 mile range. Farther out the Gulfstream is hot and everyone should know that the Big Rock is on in Morehead. Folks the sound is thick with Redfish and I am proud to tell you folks about the IFA redfish event in Surf City last weekend. The local boys dominated and showed them professional fishermen how it’s done “Carolina Style”! The top three teams were from Porters neck, Swansboro, and Wrightsville Beach.
Bill Slaughter from Porters Neck and Gary Wysong of Titusville Fla. weighed in 2 fish for a total weight of 14.87 lbs and took home a 20k Ranger boat for their efforts. Capt.’s Mike Taylor and Jeff Cronk from Swansboro weighed in 14.02 lbs. for second place. My buddy Capt. Rennie Clark and his partner Drew Arndt finished with a total of 13.88 for third. I don’t have the complete list of finishers for the tournament but all you folks need to know is local boys kicked butt.
Well thats about it for this week so be safe and take a kid fishing!

Capt. David
Headhunter Outdoors
(910) 329-0818

1st place team Bill Slaughter and Gary Wysong (above)

Capt. Mike Taylor and Capt. Jeff Cronk 2nd place from Swansboro (above)

Capt. Rennie Clark and Drew Arndt from Wilmington 3rd place (above)

Hi folks, Capt. David here with this weeks outdoors report. I guess everybody heard about the boat that went down just outside Rich’s Inlet last Monday evening. Folks I rant and rave about safety and how it doesn’t take but a second to be in bad trouble! Unfortunately a man lost his life due to a tragic accident. Right now a family is mourning the loss of a loved one and a friend is missing his buddy. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and hope that you folks will say a prayer for them. The weather this time of the year is extremely fickle and can turn from slick calm to 6 footers in a short time. Pay attention to the weather forecast and tell someone where you are headed and when to expect you back. Check all your safety gear and use it. It’s not there just to take up space. Know your limits and don’t exceed them, no matter if you are inshore or offshore!

Now lets change the subject! The fish are biting folks. Spanish are thick as the hair on a dogs back outside the inlets and the Kings are showing up too. Cobia are being spotted and a few caught! It shouldn’t be long before the Tarpon come through as well. I’ve heard of some Mahi in the 30 mile range and the Gulfstream is Popping.

Inshore there has been a good Trout bite around the swing bridge and the Redfish are everywhere. This coming weekend the IFA Redfish event is in Surf City on Saturday and It will be a good show. Come on out and see if the Pro’s can best these local boy’s. Hey you might get on T.V. Folks the best thing I can tell you to do now is get in the boat, go to the pier, or go in the surf, cause the fish are biting. I got to go fishing now so remember to take a kid with you and BE SAFE!

Capt. David
Headhunter Outdoors
(910) 329-0818