Summer time fishing is here and the action is as hot as the temperatures. The redfish have been going off on top water baits in the marsh. We have been catching some nice upper to over slot reds using popping corks and top waters on the falling tide. Right now not only is the redfish action hot, but most of the other species are here in good numbers also. The Spanish and King mackerel have shown up in good numbers. Slow trolling with live shad around the inlets and the ARs have been producing good action. Flounder are starting move in around the inlets and the ARs also. The sheep head bite around the bridges has been very good. Bluefish are still tearing it up even hooked a big chopper blue this weekend. Ladyfish should be showing up anytime and they are a blast on top water baits. I have heard of some tarpon that have been spotted on the Neuse River hopefully we will get a chance to chase some of them soon. The fishing is hot and I do have dates open.

Capt. Rick

Cape Crusader Charters

June 3

The summer time fishing is heating up! Redfish are getting very aggressive and they are smashing top water baits in the marsh. We have had some awesome action with them the last few weeks and the action should continue. The speckled trout have begun to move down the Neuse River toward the Pamilco Sound to spawn and the top water action should be great early and late in the day. I have heard reports of fish over 6lbs that have been caught. The right off the beach is heating also. Spanish and King mackerel are showing up in good numbers. This past weekend I had a chance to fish with a good friend Capt. Jeff Cronk. We ran out and tried some amber jack fishing. These fish are some serious tackle busting fish. We caught a few in the 30lb range. If you have never caught any of these fish before I highly recommend that you try them and you will find out why they are called reef donkeys. Fishing is hot so do miss out!

Cape Crusader Charters

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