Any tips for Oak Island fishing

[mr.jhlove]

Just got through looking at the calendar and I'm planning a trip down to Long Beach 2nd weekend in August to test the skiff in salt. I've fished the surf countless times and been out offshore a bit as well, but this will be our 1st trip ever going inshore or ICW fishing. Any ideas, tips, or ideas:secret:? I'm thinking flounder on the back side of Bald Head island or searching up into where some of the tidal creeks come out for Puppy Drum... but if any one has any specific information to narrow the search or scope let me know. The biggest thing is getting familiar with the area a bit more. We've been going to Hatteras the last few years but we have a family house at Oak Island and since I have a boat now, I really don't know where my money is ;D so it just makes since to start going back to Long Beach when we can. Thanks for any info, I'll be sure to put it to use since this will probably be the first of many trips down for the remainder of the season.

[Whatever]

Wanted to take this time to say welcome aboard...*Cheers* the inshore waters in the Long beach area are full with a great amount of species such as flounder, trout, reds and blacks..But word to the wise these waters a very "Tide oriented" and you have to be very carefull during tide changes and low tides in particular in the Bald Head Island area. There is spots that can go from 10 ft. to zero in a matter of little time during tide changes. During low tide periods it is hard to get around if you are not very familiar with the area. The Cape Fear river which is the main river that outlets/inlets has very strong currents during tidal changes. As to the good side of things if you can manage this area your 19 DLV should handle it just right, you also have Yupon reef (AR 425) just right around the corner of the inlet with all of the above mentioned species, plus kings, Black Bass and other nice bottom fish.
During that time of the year the King fishing will also be kicking in at it's best, if the cast is right, you can also enjoy the great king fishing in the Long Bay area Artificial Reef System, great king fishing within just 2-10 miles offshore.
For more experienced ICW experience I would like to invite you to contact out member Gunnar, he is the supreme inshore carolina skiff power who seems to have it under control in that area...;D


Once again welcome aboard and hope you have a great time in the Long Bay Area..Possibllity that we can maybe meet down there in the water, stay in touch...*Cheers*

[Gunnar]

mr. jhlove,

The best tip I can give you for fishing inshore here during August is to fish early and late. The weather is hot and the water is hot, the bite usually shuts down by 9 AM and won't pick up again till 6 PM. Hector is right, there is a big tidal change here. If you want to get off the beaten path, go exploring during low tide to see where the flats and oyster bars are and then go back at a higher tide and fish around these structures that are now under water.

:secret: Here's a couple of productive spots.
Davis canal on an ougoing tide for flounder, use a carolina rig to work the docks and numerous holes you'll see on your depth finder.
Beaverdam creek on either side of high tide for redfish. Get as deep into the marsh as you can, throw topwaters or weedless spoons,spinners, or jerkbaits.
Dutchman creek on an outgoing tide, work all the little cuts on both banks, a popping cork with a shrimp(real or artificial) for reds,flounder and trout.

Good luck, have a great vacation and let us know how it went.

Gregg

[BIGCAT]

If you are into flounder fishing, try inside the old Bald Head ferry dock (indigo plantation):secret: . Cruise around and look at the different holes in that little cove. I was told that where the ferry sat there and just churned it made a nice hole,the is a little bit of grass in there *006*. fish the docks and seawall inside there as well as the both sides of the entrance. Just dont get off your boat or tie up to the docks. You cant beat the Yaupon reef *yay*. as other have said stay in the channels follow the bouys and if you dont, go slow and watch your depth finder.

[mr.jhlove]

Thank you to everyone I really appreciatte the words of advice and caution *018*. CSO is great *yay*

[Whatever]

mr. jhlove,

The best tip I can give you for fishing inshore here during August is to fish early and late. The weather is hot and the water is hot, the bite usually shuts down by 9 AM and won't pick up again till 6 PM. Hector is right, there is a big tidal change here. If you want to get off the beaten path, go exploring during low tide to see where the flats and oyster bars are and then go back at a higher tide and fish around these structures that are now under water.

:secret: Here's a couple of productive spots.
Davis canal on an ougoing tide for flounder, use a carolina rig to work the docks and numerous holes you'll see on your depth finder.
Beaverdam creek on either side of high tide for redfish. Get as deep into the marsh as you can, throw topwaters or weedless spoons,spinners, or jerkbaits.
Dutchman creek on an outgoing tide, work all the little cuts on both banks, a popping cork with a shrimp(real or artificial) for reds,flounder and trout.

Good luck, have a great vacation and let us know how it went.

Gregg

And who says this is not the sumpreme Southport CSO inshore power to be...*006* in the Southport ICW area...Go momoney!!!*018*