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BLUEFIN TUNA BITE IS ON FIRE!
BLUEFIN TUNA BITE IS ON FIRE!
January 11, 2024
Bluefin Tuna season has started. We are catching them with in 5 miles of the beach. Right now the bluefin bite has been very consistent. We have caught 4 this week. BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY. 7hr Offshore Trip is the best option right now!! The best places to catch King Mackerel is around the 15-25 mile range. The water temps in these areas are in the mid 60's, the water quality, and visibility are much clearer, and only get better the further you go. Furthermore, there are temperature breaks in these areas, half a degree can make a huge difference. Fish in areas like School House, 23 Mile Rock, or areas with good bottom structure that will hold the bait. Most productive lures have been Drone Spoons fished on #2 planers with 40ft leaders. OFFSHORE There are currently great temperature breaks in the 40-60 fathom range, North has been most productive for us, fishing Swansboro Hole, and points north along the break. This is where you can find Blackfin tuna, and Wahoo in good numbers, when the conditions are right. The most important aspect is bottom structure, look for ledges, and drop offs. Staying aware of the tide will give a better understanding on the fish bite. Focus on fishing either side of high tide, and low tide where the bite is best. When targeting Blackfin Tuna we have been using pink UV squid teasers set about 200-300 ft back from the boat, on the outside out rigger, and shotgun rods. The key to catching Tuna is to keep the lures out of the prop wash, and keep them in the choppy water away from the boat. Wahoo can be caught in the same areas, using planner rods close to the boat below the prop wash . Use small blue/white landers, rigged with small ballyhoo, skirt rigs we custom designed with sliver heads, and white/pink/black skirts on flat lines ran above the planners on the surface. Safe Travels, CAPTAIN JESSE & NATASHA
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BITE IS ON FIRE
BITE IS ON FIRE
November 25, 2023
Water temps in tje low 60's, the Kings have moved to deeper water. The best places to catch King Mackerel is around the 15-25 mile range. The water temps in these areas are in the mid 60's, the water quality, and visibility are much clearer, and only get better the further you go. Furthermore, there are temperature breaks in these areas, half a degree can make a huge difference. Fish in areas like School House, 23 Mile Rock, or areas with good bottom structure that will hold the bait. Most productive lures have been Drone Spoons fished on #2 planers with 40ft leaders. OFFSHORE There are currently great temperature breaks in the 40-60 fathom range, North has been most productive for us, fishing Swansboro Hole, and points north along the break. This is where you can find Blackfin tuna, and Wahoo in good numbers, when the conditions are right. The most important aspect is bottom structure, look for ledges, and drop offs. Staying aware of the tide will give a better understanding on the fish bite. Focus on fishing either side of high tide, and low tide where the bite is best. When targeting Blackfin Tuna we have been using pink UV squid teasers set about 200-300 ft back from the boat, on the outside out rigger, and shotgun rods. The key to catching Tuna is to keep the lures out of the prop wash, and keep them in the choppy water away from the boat. Wahoo can be caught in the same areas, using planner rods close to the boat below the prop wash . Use small blue/white landers, rigged with small ballyhoo, skirt rigs we custom designed with sliver heads, and white/pink/black skirts on flat lines ran above the planners on the surface. Safe Travels, CAPTAIN JESSE & NATASHA
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WHO WANTS TO CATCH FISH
WHO WANTS TO CATCH FISH
November 3, 2023
NEARSHORE The King Mackerel bite has slowed down a bit. with water temps in the low 60's. the Kings have moved to deeper water. The best places to catch King Mackerel is around the 15-25 mile range. The water temps in these areas are in the mid 60's. the water quality, and visibility are much clearer. and only get better the further you go. Furthermore. there are temperature breaks in these areas. half a degree can make a huge difference. Fish in areas like School House, 23 Mile Rock, or areas with good bottom structure that will hold the bait. Most productive lures have been Drone Spoons fished on #2 planers with 40ft leaders. OFFSHORE There are currently great temperature breaks in the 40-60 fathom range, North has been most productive for us, fishing Swansboro Hole, and points north along the break. This is where you can find Blackfin tuna, and Wahoo in good numbers. when the conditions are right. The most important aspect is bottom structure, look for ledges, and drop offs. Staying aware of the tide will give a better understanding on the fish bite. Focus on fishing either side of high tide, and low tide where the bite is best. When targeting Blackfin Tuna we have been using pink UV squid teasers set about 200-300 ft back from the boat, on the outside out rigger, and shotgun rods. The key to catching Tuna is to keep the lures out of the prop wash, and keep them in the choppy water away from the boat. Wahoo can be caught in the same areas. using planner rods close to the boat below the prop wash. Use small blue/white !landers, rigged with small ballyhoo, skirt rigs we custom designed with sliver heads. and white/pink/black skirts on flat lines ran above the planners on the surface.
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What anglers said about fishing in Wrightsville Beach

We didn’t find the reds today, but had too much fun with the mackerel, blues, and false albacore. Nice views of the marsh, Masonboro Island, Wrightsville Beach, porpoise pods, birds…. Lovely time. Excellent captain!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We didn’t find the reds today, but had too much fun with the mackerel, blues, and false albacore. Nice views of the marsh, Masonboro Island, Wrightsville Beach, porpoise pods, birds…. Lovely time. Excellent captain!
Green Creek Outfitters – Cape Fear
Green Creek Outfitters – Cape Fear
Go out with Capt. Jesse, Lumina Fishing Charters. You’ll have a great time and you’ll feel like a pro.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go out with Capt. Jesse, Lumina Fishing Charters. You’ll have a great time and you’ll feel like a pro.
Lumina Fishing Charters
Lumina Fishing Charters Wilmington, NC
Take a half day fishing trip with Captain Jesse - this was our 1st time - we were visiting from NYC.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a half day fishing trip with Captain Jesse - this was our 1st time - we were visiting from NYC.
Seas The Sting
Seas The Sting New York, NY
Go early…i can’t imagine an afternoon charter is anything but hotter with higher risk of storms!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go early…i can’t imagine an afternoon charter is anything but hotter with higher risk of storms!
Circle Bak Fishing
Circle Bak Fishing Charlotte, North Carolina
Everything was great Captain was excellent the boat and the equipment was excellent unfortunately my time frame and the weather did not match but you can't change Mother Nature
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Everything was great Captain was excellent the boat and the equipment was excellent unfortunately my time frame and the weather did not match but you can't change Mother Nature
Let's Hook Up Charters
Let's Hook Up Charters Lumberton, NC
We fished in late April, we would recommend late May or June when bigger fish are running.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We fished in late April, we would recommend late May or June when bigger fish are running.
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Sioux Falls, SD
We caught fish but not a variety that time of year. Would also recommend all day trip as fishing for variety may be better farther off shore.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We caught fish but not a variety that time of year. Would also recommend all day trip as fishing for variety may be better farther off shore.
Seas The Sting
Seas The Sting Star Valley Ranch, WY
Look up Captain Big Fish charters! Make sure to apply and reapply lots of sunscreen.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Look up Captain Big Fish charters! Make sure to apply and reapply lots of sunscreen.
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Unionville, TN
Just come and have fun, the fish will come. Also wear sunscreen because it’s hot hot!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just come and have fun, the fish will come. Also wear sunscreen because it’s hot hot!!!
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Clayton, NC
Definitely book your fishing trip with Captain Big Fish. You won't be disappointed.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely book your fishing trip with Captain Big Fish. You won't be disappointed.
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Walkertown, NC
If you are looking for a Charter don’t look no further then Captain Big Fish!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are looking for a Charter don’t look no further then Captain Big Fish!!!
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Rivesville, WV
Research what fish are running at the time of your trip and make sure that's what you want to catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Research what fish are running at the time of your trip and make sure that's what you want to catch.
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Kannapolis, NC
I would recommend a couple hour charter to find out whether you prefer short and sweet or longer further off shore fishing..
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend a couple hour charter to find out whether you prefer short and sweet or longer further off shore fishing..
Let's Hook Up Charters
Let's Hook Up Charters Apex, NC
Recommend an early morning outing rather than mid-day--particularly in July. If the fishing gets slow, Wrightsville is a beautiful area to view from the water.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Recommend an early morning outing rather than mid-day--particularly in July. If the fishing gets slow, Wrightsville is a beautiful area to view from the water.
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Winder, GA
Definitely start with a half day trip, then if you have a blast like we did, you'll know what you'll want in the future and can make plans to meet your goals with the Captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely start with a half day trip, then if you have a blast like we did, you'll know what you'll want in the future and can make plans to meet your goals with the Captain.
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Southern Pines, NC
It was a beautiful day definitely hot. The parking is a little difficult and I would recommend going early just for parking issues.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a beautiful day definitely hot. The parking is a little difficult and I would recommend going early just for parking issues.
Captain Big Fish
Captain Big Fish Cross Lanes, WV
Make sure to touch base with your Captain to review all the snacks, drinks, clothing items you might need or want to have with you on your trip.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Make sure to touch base with your Captain to review all the snacks, drinks, clothing items you might need or want to have with you on your trip.
Circle Bak Fishing
Circle Bak Fishing United States
Get a guide that knows what they are doing so you can learn how to catch fish.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Get a guide that knows what they are doing so you can learn how to catch fish.
Green Creek Outfitters – Cape Fear
Green Creek Outfitters – Cape Fear Charlotte, NC
Get a hold of Victory Charters, Captain Chuck will give you an awesome experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a hold of Victory Charters, Captain Chuck will give you an awesome experience.
Victory Charters
Victory Charters Raleigh, North Carolina