Headhunter Outdoors Report

Hi folks, Capt. David here with this weeks outdoors report. The fish are biting and hunting season is coming in! Redfish are everywhere in the sound and Flounder are too! Last week I was catching reds on a dock along the waterway and caught a 5.47 lb flounder and a 4.13 lb flounder off the same dock as the reds. Just goes to show you that predator fish like the same spots.

Offshore the fish are biting from the beach on out,you just have to decide what you want to fish for! Grouper and other bottom fish are on the ledges and reefs. Kings are from the beach on out and sails are still in the mix. Be careful when you go out because it seems like every weekend we have a storm offshore kicking up the waves. New river and Topsail inlets are rough if we have a big swell so be safe!

 Dove season comes in the 5th at noon and the local game lands have some good fields if you don’t have access to a private hunt. Now some of you folks might not understand that Labor day dove hunting is a southern tradition. If you have never experienced a traditional hunt, it’s not about the hunt, it’s about the family and fellowship.

 Deer season comes in on the 12th and I personally can’t wait! Check your stands and practice with your bow because the next few weeks are the only time you stand a chance of getting a velvet buck and if you miss you will hate yourself for a while. Well thats it for this week so get out there and take a kid with you!

Capt. David
Headhunter Outdoors
(910) 329-0818

Hi folks, Capt. David here with this weeks outdoors report. Folks if you like to fish now is the time to get on the water. Baitfish are plentiful and easy to catch. Finger mullet are everywhere and are my choice for bait this time of the year. Pogeys come in a close second but the problem is finding the right size. The surf and waterway is full of big pogeys which will make the king fisherman happy. The Reds are everywhere along the waterway and are right up next to the bank in a foot of water. If you sit just about anywhere long enough you can catch a nice Red. Lots of docks are holding fish too but keeping a big fish out of the pilings can be a chore and Barnacles and Oysters will cut braided line just about as quick as mono. Lots of Flounder are around and some nice ones are being caught around the docks and creek mouth’s. The old tire reef is holding some big ones too.

 Offshore, the Kings are from the surf on out and some Mahi are hanging out in the 20 mile range. Sails are still scattered around and Spanish are still biting too. Now don’t go ahead and plan a Saturday trip because we are going to have some rough seas rolling in soon. Remember it’s that time.”H” season! I ain’t going to say it for fear of jinxing us. Even if it doesn’t come too close to us it will pick up the sea swells. If you go out, be darn careful and check the marine forecast!

The bottom fishing offshore is good if you can find a rockpile or ledge. Grouper, Snapper and Black Bass are all possible now. The headboats are doing good and is a great way to spend a day on the water!

 Hunting season is right around the corner folks and I for one can’t wait. Get a new regulations guide and read it because there are always some changes and you need to know them before you take to the field. The wildlife officers are usually very nice guys till you make them do their job! If they catch you doing something illegal you can bet you butt you will get a ticket. With court costs and fines these days it will usually cost a couple of hundred bucks and maybe your hunting license for a couple of years. It just ain’t worth it! Well thats about it for this week so be safe and take a kid with you.

Capt. David
Headhunter Outdoors
(910) 329-0818

Nate and Jake Antonica from Raleigh with a couple of nice Reds. Count the spots