Does any know if the Cobia come up in the cape fear river near wilmington
19’ Key West CC 140 Johnson
16’ War Eagle 40 Yami
12’ Alumacraft 1954 Johnson 5.5
can you swim 5 miles? “NO” then what is the difference in 5 miles and 50 miles!!! Go for it!
I’m not sure about up the river but I’ve caught them just off the beach every where from Wrightsville Beach to Cape Look Out. They often catch Cobia off the piers in Topsail Beach and Surf City. Lived in Topsail Beach for 7 years. Near shore fishing is tremendously better than down here. The Lowcountry drum fishery is hard to beat though.
21’ Maverick Master Angler
“There’s a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning” -J. Buffett
Gotcha. I’m staying wrightsville this weekend. Been fishing there all my life but never had much luck bc the red drum are few and far between. I’ve seen the Cobia at one of the three bouys at the mouth of masonboro inlet. Wonder if they are at that close reef
19’ Key West CC 140 Johnson
16’ War Eagle 40 Yami
12’ Alumacraft 1954 Johnson 5.5
can you swim 5 miles? “NO” then what is the difference in 5 miles and 50 miles!!! Go for it!
They should be. Menhaden are starting to show up dependably from speaking with some of my buddies. The drum fishing is better in the fall and WB is the toughest place around that area to catch them due to all of the traffic. If you’re taking your boat, head down behind Figure 8 or behind Lea Island. I’ve caught some trophy fish there but you have to work for them. The water is far more clear. The Spanish bite has been on fire recently though. Should be able to catch a mess of 'em off the Johnny Mercer if you don’t take your boat.
21’ Maverick Master Angler
“There’s a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning” -J. Buffett
I’ve seen Cobia as far up at the battleship
Boat drinks, Waitress I need 2 more boat drinks!
nice well im not hauling my boat up there since ill just be there for 3 days. its a hassle to put boat on trailer haul there and all that, but i am renting one of those bath tub boats 21dlvcxjs carolina skiff for a full day starting at 7 am… will def do some trolling with clarkspoons and maybe peep the reef…
19’ Key West CC 140 Johnson
16’ War Eagle 40 Yami
12’ Alumacraft 1954 Johnson 5.5
can you swim 5 miles? “NO” then what is the difference in 5 miles and 50 miles!!! Go for it!
yeah run some clark spoons on planers and daisy chains with spoons off of 2oz trolling weights. You’ll pick up a some fish if they’re there. I’m sure you know, but if you find a big school of spanish just circle them and catch fish. nothing more frustrating than someone running through the middle and sending them deep. Good luck.
21’ Maverick Master Angler
“There’s a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning” -J. Buffett
what do you mean by daisy chains
like connecting spoons in a straight line
i hope to find the school and pick up about5-6 then hit em with the fly!!
19’ Key West CC 140 Johnson
16’ War Eagle 40 Yami
12’ Alumacraft 1954 Johnson 5.5
can you swim 5 miles? “NO” then what is the difference in 5 miles and 50 miles!!! Go for it!
no, they come on a spool and have several small tubed covered hooks and a spoon at the end. Clark Spoon Mackerel Tree is another name.
http://www.texstackle.com/product/clarkspoon-clarkspoon-mackerel-tree-198881-1.htm?variations=19231
21’ Maverick Master Angler
“There’s a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning” -J. Buffett