Topsail Update June 14 "HOT!!!" More than just the temp.

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2009 NC Recreational Coastal Waters Guide

 The temps are soaring. Upper 90's today with a heat index of 110*. HOT, HOT.  But so is the fishing!  The piers are getting runs of blues, spanish, and even kings. All three piers have now landed a king, the latest I know about is a 33 pound king from Jolly Roger caught by fishing friend BT. Piers are reporting some good spot runs, ladyfish, big sheepshead and even an occasional speckled trout. Best bet for trout right now is live shrimp. The spanish bite has slowed a bit, but there are still lots around at sunrise and sunset.

The surf is starting to heat up. Mullets and red drum leading the charge. Best chance for a reds, in my opinion, is south of Jolly Roger pier, the closer to the inlet the better. Also in the surf are black drum, some big pompano (use sand fleas and fish on the sand bar.)  Spots are showing up in the surf, but still not in large numbers. There has been scattered reports of keeper flounder. Finger mullets, which are getting more obtainable in the sound, seems to be the best bait.

On the inside, fishing is HOT! Red and black drum, spots, sea mullets and keeper flounder are plentiful. And of course lets not forget our sharks and skates.

Best times for fishing is early morning, with dusk running a close second. I haven't seen any difference in the tide bite, though high might be a bit better.

Fishin' is good. Come on out and get some!




Till next time....
Tight Lines!
Johnny