Atlantic Beach Fishing Reports from Chaisin' Tails Outdoors Bait & Tackle Shop

CURRENT REPORTS

Fishing Report
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 6:02 am

Inshore:

We are still having a mild winter with some cold days here and there but that has been about it. The water temperatures have been staying right around that 50-degree mark most of the winter. If it stays like this we should see fish starting to show up earlier than last year because the water was so cold from the winter last year.

We are still seeing fish being caught so that’s very good for this time of year. The best action is still coming from the Cape Lookout Rock Jetty with Black Drum, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Taugs and Trout all hanging around the jetty. We just had some of our customers out there yesterday that did well on Red Drum and Sheepshead. It seems to vary day to day out there; one day it's Black Drum that you will catch, the next might be all Red Drum. But it's winter and at least there are some fish to be caught. We are seeing the best action on Live Mud Minnows and Bait Shrimp.

We put up some "Fresh Shrimp" at the end of the season at the shop and that seems to be really making a difference in getting the best bite. We have a good stock of that good shrimp, so come by and pick some up if you are heading out it will make a big difference. We still have Live Mud Minnows in-stock that the Red Drum have been biting well around the rocks.

I'm still hearing of a few Speckled Trout being caught back up in the creeks. Really any creek in the area might have fish in it right now. It seems that you need to be in the very head of the creek to have any luck. I talked with a customer yesterday that has been having some good luck in School House Creek just fishing bait shrimp on the bottom and catching good numbers of Black Drum.

The water is crystal clear in the Marsh right now so that makes for some great sight fishing for Redfish. I haven't heard of that many around in the shallows but I have heard of a few schools being seen working the flats around the Haystacks. If you are going to look for Redfish in the winter always stop by the shop and pick up some Live Mud Minnows and Cut Mullet. That could make a bad day turn into a good one. You might run up on a school of fish that you can throw artificial at all day and not get any takers in the winter. That’s the worst thing ever to sit and watch a huge school of Redfish in crystal clear water that won't touch anything. But if you have bait to throw at them most of the time it will change your whole day in putting fish in the boat.

Surf:

I have not seen many anglers even fishing the surf zone. There are still Puffer Fish hanging up and down the beaches to be caught. Most of the time in the winter you can go up to Fort Macon with some bait shrimp and pick up some kind of action. The sure bet in the winter from the surf is "Dog Fish" not real sought after but they are easy to catch and put up a good fight. Really, you kinda find them all up and down the beach and in the inlet this time of year. All you need is a bottom rig and some cut squid and most likely you will find some action. Just always remember in the winter it’s going to be slow fishing but there is a chance to have a good day.

Offshore:

Man, from our customers coming by picking up Medium Bionic Ballyhoo are having some great days out in the stream with most of the best action coming from the Big Rock down to the Swansboro Hole. They are seeing Black Fin Tuna, Large Wahoo and some Gaffer Dolphin. Yes, it's winter and the offshore fishing is pretty good if you can make it out there.

It's "School Time" don’t miss out on a great way to start off the 2012 Fishing Season

4th Annual Fisherman’s Post Morehead City Saltwater Fishing School

Saturday, February 25th

Crystal Coast Civic Center

Chasin Tails Outdoors Bait & Tackle has been teamed up with Fisherman’s Post from the start of this school. I would have to say it's one of the best or not the best Saltwater Fishing School to attend. This school is for all levels of anglers from beginners to advance fisherman. There will be just too much knowledge in one building not to learn a lot of fishing techniques by attending this school. Also, the rigs you make during the classes you get to take them home with you. We also will have some deals on tackle at the show that you can only get there. Which is always a big favorite among people that attend.

We have tickets here at the shop and you can sign up online at fishermanspost.com

North Carolina Aquarium Get Hooked Fishing School

Saturday March 17th

This is another great school to learn more about fishing in the local area. We will be there set up giving out giveaways and tips on all kinds of Fishing in the area.

You can go to ncaquariums.com to register online.

Up Coming Events For 2012:

1st Annual Cobia Challenge

April 1st - June 11th

1st Annual Flounder / Spanish Challenge

May 1st - August 31st

5th Annual Speckled Trout Challenge

September 1st - January 2, 2012