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Winter Trips for Nearshore Sea Bass
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Seabass (Black)
Seabass (Black)

Trip Summary

We’ve stayed busy all winter catching nearshore sea bass on our artificial reefs. Not monsters, but it’s a ton of fun when you can ho out and catch 50-100+ fish in a few hours!
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Harvey Wall
Ocean-isle-beach, North Carolina, United States
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Hi, I’m Captain Harvey Wall, owner of Salty Dawg Fishing Charters. With 25 years of guiding experience in North Carolina—and as a proud U.S. Army veteran—my goal is simple: keep you safe, help you catch the fish you’re after, and m...

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