Rod-Man Charters Fishing Report

Hi Folks,

Fishing has been good to excellent WHEN THE WIND HASN’T BLOWN. There have been few of those calm days, but hopefully that will change and we can get into a good rhythm.

Now here’s my report:

Inshore: Water temps have risen to around 70 and the spring weed is just about gone. Live baits are showing up. All this means it’s time for the reds and flounder to turn on and that is what is happening inshore right now. Best bait is live menhaden fished on a carolina rig.

Near Shore: Near shore fishing has been pretty much on fire when the wind is reasonable; We have had very good catches of spanish, bonito and even some spring kings. Most of the fish are being caught on planers and clarkspoons.

Offshore: The king mackerel bite continues to be strong in the 18-25 mile areas. Live bait, cigar minnows, ballyhoo…all are working well.

Gulfstream: When the boats have gotten out, I have received reports of good catches of wahoo and mahi, along with some blackfin tuna.

Upcoming: The first “In the Water” Rod-Man Fishing School is all set for the first weekend in June and we are looking forward to this big event. We will be doing it again next year, so if you missed out this year, contact me and I will get you on the list for next year. Speaking of June, it is one of our biggest fishing months with almost every specie active. Make plans early to join us for a fantastic fishing trip.

Until next time……

LET’S GO FISHING!!!

Capt. Rick Bennett

Rod-Man Charters

910-799-6120

Hi Folks,

Fishing is getting better and better. Inshore water temps are above 65 and near shore water temps are 65. Lots of fish biting now and more to show as the days go by.

Now here’s my report:

Inshore: Lots of black drum around the docks in the ICW and the creeks. You will find a few reds with them too. So far fresh shrimp cut into 1? chunks, fished on a carolina rig has done well; but the pinfish are showing up and a more sturdy bait will be needed soon.

Near Shore: Lots and lots of very nice bluefish are biting jigging spoons. A few bonito and a few spanish are also biting. Look for more and more spanish very soon with the water now at 65 degrees. Trolling Yozuri Deep Divers may add to your catch.

Offshore: I have received numerous reports of king mackerel in the 20-25 mile areas. Some false albacore and bonito are mixed in as well.

Gulfstream: No reports received this week, but with the light winds, would expect the wahoo and tuna have been biting well.

Upcoming: While we all thought the season would be slow to start due to the cooler weather, it appears the fish pretty much know when to get it going. Things are starting to explode and look for more explosive fishing every day. Bonito, spanish, flounder all will be going strong. Please check out my latest fish pics: http://www.rodmancharters.com/fishingphotos/main.php

A few seats remain for my “IN the Water” fishing school. Anyone interested can call me or check it out at my website: www.rodmancharters.com

Until next time then…..

LET’S GO FISHING!!!

Capt. Rick Bennett

Rod-Man Charters

910-799-6120