Fishing Reports from the Swansboro/Emerald Isle area

Hannah, of The Reel Outdoors, reports that surf anglers have enjoyed a very good bite on sea mullet and pompano. Bottom rigs tipped with shrimp and sand fleas have produced […]

Hannah, of The Reel Outdoors, reports that the bluefish bite from the surf has been very good. Anglers are catching a 1-4 lb. class of fish on Carolina-rigged cut baits […]

Rick, of The Reel Outdoors, reports that spanish mackerel have moved into the area now that water temperatures are rising. Most of these fish have been 2-3 lbs., and casting […]

Jerry, of The Reel Outdoors, reports that drum are swimming in the backwaters, where they can be caught on cut bait, and both Zoom and Gulp soft plastics. Black drum […]

Richard, of The Reel Outdoors, reports that both speckled trout and good-sized red drum have been biting inshore. MirrOlures are working for the specks, though most of the fish have […]