How to Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rods (Part 3)
In this segment we will discuss exactly how we assemble the various parts of the grip to the rod. It is not overly complicated, but it does require some planning and preparation. First you will need to determine the length of the butt grip including the butt cap or gimbal. For a typical inshore rod […]
How to Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rods (Part 2)
In the first installment of this series, we discussed some of the tools you will need. We also talked about the blank and many of its aspects. Now we move on to the many components necessary to complete your rod. The first component is the grip which includes a butt cap, the butt grip, the […]
How to Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rods (Part 1)
In 1984 my favorite fishing rod manufacturer went out of business. I tried several different companies, but was not totally satisfied with their products. Eventually, I found a book written by the legendary Dale Clemens, “Advanced Custom Rod Building”. Of course in 1984 Mr. Clemens was not legendary but was one of the few and […]
Surf Fishing Carolina Beach, North Carolina (Part 2)
Summarizing Part 1, when surf fishing find the best spot to cast your line. Look for sloughs, cuts in the outer sandbar and generally areas where the water is “rougher” than the waters on either side of the area. Medium weight rods in the eight foot range combined with 4000 to 5000 reels and twenty […]
Surf Fishing Southeastern North Carolina (Part 1)
In general, surf fishing is a very healthy, relatively easy and greatly satisfying way to fish. It opens an avenue to catch many different types of fish all the while enjoying often breathtaking scenery. Southeastern N.C. offers many places to fish including Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher beach areas. […]
Exciting shark fishing for everyone.
Exciting shark fishing for everyone. Among all the varieties of fishing, shark fishing has to be included in the top tier. From youth fishermen to be to older adults like me, the mystery and allure of sharks begs to be challenged. Gone are the days when you could fish for sharks at night off your […]
Fishing for Mahi-Mahi
Fishing for Mahi-Mahi: Dolphin fish, mahi-mahi or simply mahi is one of the most exciting and most beautiful fish sought by fishermen venturing out usually ten miles to seventy miles from the beach. They change colors and are very acrobatic. They are excellent to eat. Let’s discuss where and how we can catch mahi. Mahi […]
“Specialty” Gear for Inshore Fishing
Through almost twenty-three years of professional fishing, I have learned many ways to make fishing from a boat easier and more productive. Today, let’s focus on inshore fishing. And for our discussion gear can encompass every aspect of boat fishing. Arguably, the most important piece of gear is your boat. Through the years I have […]
Fishing for Spanish Mackerel
Fishing for Spanish Mackerel. Spanish Mackerel are the staple, go to fish for many fishermen. Their season starts usually in early May and goes into October. They are easy to clean (filet) and taste good on the dinner table. While there are several ways to go about catching Spanish, the methods are generally not complicated […]
Cobia fishing trips and tips, hard fighting, good eating
Cobia Fishing Trips and Tips One of the hardest fighters pound for pound, cobia are also excellent at the dinner table. Cobia have several habits that distinguish themselves from other fishes. They like to follow closely behind a slow moving boat propeller; they pick up a bait and run significant distances before swallowing it; and […]