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April 5, 2009

Black Drum Make an Arrival at Jolly Roger Pier

Fishing Topsail Message Board
Topsail Area Charter Boats
2008 NC Recreational Coastal Waters Guide

Hello from Topsail Beach. Although I didn't catch anything this weekend, Virginia mullets and black drum made a show at Jolly Roger Pier in Topsail Beach. There were also a few spot in the mix, with puffers, skates, and some good fighting dogfish. The anglers at the pier, though few in numbers, all seemed to be having a good time catching something, at least. One angler said that even the sharks were welcome, since he hadn't caught anything since the fall. Vinita at Surf City Pier reports a few virginia mullets during the day, and "lots of mullets" at night. "Paul left out of here one night with over 30 mullet and by the sounds of things he wasn't the only one....." Vinita reported on the pier website. I haven't gotten a report from the sounds recently. I have made several trips to Banks channel looking for finger mullets, and I haven't seen any yet. They should be getting on in here. Sea View Pier is completing the renovations after the fire, and should be opened soon. The bait and tackle shops in the area are gearing up for spring fishing, and they will have all you need to get your fill of fishing.

Here are the tide predictions at New Topsail Inlet for Monday
Low 12:11AM High 5.48AM Low 12:54PM High 06:18PM

Water temp 61*

Topsail Beach Weather


MONDAY - Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT - Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 40. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT - Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 30s - except in the mid 30s at the beaches. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Clear. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY - Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

THURSDAY NIGHT - Mostly clear in the evening - then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT - Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY - Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY - Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.

Till next time....
Tight lines!
Johnny