Surf Reds and Chopper Blues

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2009 NC Recreational Coastal Waters Guide

Hello from Topsail Beach. Our nephew Danny and his friend Sean came from Georgia to Topsail for a visit. We hit the surf and BAM! We caught three and four pound chopper blues until I got to worn out to fish anymore. I ain't the man I used to be for sure. We must have caught twenty or more on cut mullet. Donna caught a nice 23 inch red which was released into the surf alive and well. It was quite a battle on a little six foot med action rod and spinning reel baited with small whole shrimp (dead). Screaming runs and finally a ride on a wave to the beach. Beautiful fish, was already turning a bit blue on the tail. Water was nice with just enough wind to keep the skeeters off us. Danny and Sean plan to hit the pier tonight and see what's biting there. We took some pics, and I will post them when they are uploaded. It was really a great day, even got a little sunburn without realizing. Probably to the pier in the AM or maybe more surf fishing. My fishin' bud and friend Ken and wife Karen went fishing to the surf in Surf City this afternoon and got some pompano and a short flounder. Gotta love fall fishing!

Till next time....
Tight lines!
Johnny