Rod-Man Charters Fishing Report

Hi Folks,

Wet weather aside, fishing has been really good this week. The flounder bite and the red drum bite have been very good. Inshore, near shore, offshore and Gulfstream fishing have all been producing good catches. Now here is my report:

INSHORE: The flounder bite on live bait and artificials has been very good. The same can be said for reds. Generally, the flounder have been good on the rising tide and the reds have been good on the falling tide. Live bait near heavy structure and scented artificials have done very well. Best action has been in the inlets, the ICW and the river.

NEAR SHORE: Spanish mackerel continue to provide good action just off the beach. Bluefish are mixed in with the Spanish. Some kings have moved in real close and the cobia bite has begun.

OFFSHORE: Kings are running well in the 10 to 40 mile areas. Live bait, ballyhoo and cigar minnows are the preferred baits.

GULFSTREAM: The stream is producing very good catches of mahi. Some blackfin tuna are being caught and billfish action is heating up.

UPCOMING: Fishing is really taking off. If you like to catch it, with few exceptions, it is probably biting right now. We are in season now for sure and it is definitely time to go fishing. Please be sure to check out the Photo Page on my website for the latest in this year’s catch; www.rodmancharters.com.

Until Next Time…LET”S GO FISHING!!!

“Fishing is Our Business”

Capt. Rick Bennett
Rod-Man On Your Boat Guided Trips
Rod-Man Custom Fishing Rods

Rod-Man Charter Booking Service

407 Fox Wood Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
rodman@rodmancharters.com

http://www.rodmancharters.com
http://www.custom-fishingrods.com
910.520.7661

Hi Folks,

Things are heating up fast. One boat report 18 large Spanish mackerel this week! Inshore fishing is improving daily and with the warm temps this week, fishing should really turn on.

Now here’s my report:

INSHORE: Redfish and flounder are the primary suspects right now. Artificials and live bait will both do the trick. The river, the inlets, the ICW and the creeks have been producing well.

NEAR SHORE: The big Spanish have shown in good numbers. Bluefish are still around and some choppers are biting. There have been a few kings along the beach which is just another sign of how much we are ahead this season.

OFFSHORE: King mackerel are hitting hard at Frying Pan Tower. Schools of false albacore are likely to show up most anywhere.

GULFSTREAM: Nice catches of wahoo, tuna and mahi have rewarded the boats making it to the stream

UPCOMING: Be sure to check out the new photos on my web page at www.rodmancharters.com. The Fisherman’s Post inshore tournament trail for reds and flounder will kick off June 1 and 2 right here in Wrightsville Beach. Check it out at fishermanspost.com. Again, fishing right now is good and every day is getting better. It’s time to

LET’S GO FISHING!!!

Capt. Rick Bennett
Rod-Man Charters
910-520-7661