Cape Fear River Fishing tip of the week
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.29.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing tip of the week: This time of year it is a lot of fun to go to the mouth of the Cape Fear River & hook up with large black tip & hammerhead sharks. If you want to catch a 75 to 125 pound shark you need a heavy duty rod & reel, 40 to […]
It’s very important to get a good weather report
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.14.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip#61420 is about weather conditions. The day before you go fishing it is very important to get a good weather report paying special attention to tides and wind direction. Some fishermen make their mind up where they’re going to fish & don’t take into consideration wind direction. Think about the wind & think about the […]
Catching barracuda, king mackerel, & dolphin
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.13.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip #61320: is on setting the hook for inshore fishing. I have noticed a lot of my charters go into the panic mode when they have a small bite. As soon as the fish comes in contact with the hook, don’t jerk jerk jerk, let the fish pull then set the hook. Keep the […]
Offshore large king mackerel, wahoo, & dolphin
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.12.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip #61220: There is no doubt that live minnows work better than dead minnows. But sometimes they are hard to get. In the dredge hole the peanut pogge(menhaden) are very plentiful. I’ll go catch several dozen, & ice them down good. Then when I get home I put them in small ziplock bags & freeze […]
Cape Fear River fishing for Virginia mullet
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.11.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip #61120: The wind has finally let up enough where we were able to get out to the mouth of the Cape Fear River & fish for Virginia mullet. But the croaker are so thick it’s hard to get past them to see what else is there. Hopefully the croaker will move out soon […]
Caught & released 28 lb red drum
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.10.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip #61020: In the past week Spanish mackerel have shown up as well as some bonito. Best spot is right outside of Carolina Beach inlet. What’s Hit’n: Caught & released a 28 lb red drum next to the Bald Head Island marina entrance while fishing for Virginia mullet. In the surf catching a few black drum […]
Fishing Tip #6920
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.9.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip #6920: This is the time of year that fishing starts to pick up a little bit in the waterways, river, & bays. But don’t forget that it’s just June. Don’t let your expectations be too high. The good fishing starts when you start seeing lots of minnow & shrimp. This will be around […]
Fishing Tip #6820
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.8.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip #6820: This past week has been extremely windy. This makes it very hard for surf fishing to keep your tackle from washing ashore due to the current. The key is to fish at low tide in between sandbars. The sandbars will block the current. What’s Hit’n: In the surf a few nice sized bluefish, black […]
Fishing Tip #6620
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.7.20 in Blast from the Past
Fishing Tip #6620: When the surf fishing is as slow as it has been this past week you need to fish a spot for a short time & then move to the next hole. It’s a good way to pick a flounder or 2 at a new spot . This will increase your catch on […]
let the pictures speak for themselves
Posted by Mark Mayo on 6.5.20 in Blast from the Past
Hello everyone! Yes I am still alive, sorry for the lack of reports. Most of you already know we have 2 new boats for the 08 season, a brand new 22 Ranger with a 250hp Suzuki and a Custom Beavertail Flats boat with a 70 Yahama. I have been busy switching over to the new […]