Windy days, no problem!
July 11, 2024
Wanchese
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Black Drum

Sheepshead

Spanish Mackerel

Speckled Trout
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
The outer Banks of NC have a great variety of species that blend between inshore and coastal areas. The tides influence the direction of bait fish and will often times trigger the predators to bite at certain times of the day. Black drum and speckled trout are amongst such fish that are tidal sensitive. Black drum, like drop offs such as channels or ledges and will often time find bait fish that are tucked behind a structure to escape the current. Spanish mackerel will also be found in the inlets where a tidal color changes can be found. This happens when the outflowing dirtier water from inside the sound flows out to sea and collides with cleaner ocean water. Temperature changes are typically found at such locations as well.
In certain windy conditions, although there may be a little more chop to the conditions, fish can be more aggressive in the hunt for food. Wanchese, NC offers a variety of areas where you can escape choppy sea conditions but still see action on light tackle for black drum and trout.
The travel from our marina is short and the boat is quick enough to get there and back when you need it. Another type of fish we are catching are called "ribbon fish"! They live up to their name with a long 3ft length body with an extremely shiny skin color (imagine a chrome plated fish). They mix together and are caught either by trolling or drifting small natural baits. They are very tasty as well!
For our clients who are familiar with salmon fishing in the great lakes, you'll find a similar tactic used for Spanish mackerel and ribbon fish. Deep planers are set at depths of 30ft and a small metallic spoon is trolled at slow speeds. This is all done within 1/4 of a mile from the coast line. We fish parallel to the shoreline and don't need to venture out much further than that to catch fish.