Minnesott Beach Fishing Reports

Monday, April 27, 2009

Late April Report

Had a fun trip with the Smiths since last report. We were on some fish and Dad did the best! Was a bit windy but managed to boat a few and lost a few. This was a present from Todd to his Dad for birthday and retirement. Think I gave them a memorable trip - especially when I reaquianted them with my 1st mate Buddy Jackson.

Trout fishing has slowwed a bit with fish moved out of creeks into river. Expect to see more flounder and drum action soon with the warm weather.

Monday, April 06, 2009

April Update

Trout are scattered but quality fish are here for a little work. Capt Owen is leading my shop tournament with this 7.62 trout. Could have made 10 with a little gut! I had a 5.3 the other day but doesnt touch his exceptional catch. Most fish still being caught on hard plastics of your choice - Mirros, Yo-Zuri, and Rapalas leading. Dont let wind and rain stop you - fish still eat. You can still enter tournament for $35 and pays 3 places so dont let Owens fish scare you - there are more bigger out there.

Stop by and check out my new rod and reel selection at discounted prices. Have something for every pocket. Also can help with your trolling motor needs at a discount too.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

1ST Spring Report

Fishing has been good for trout with alot of small fish and mix of 15 - 18” and some citations found in the mix. The first three were 1st citations for them and Capt Owens fish is leading my tournament with is 5.8#er. Fish are still in creeks but moving into shallower water with warm weather. Should start moving into river soon with temperature rising. Has also been good mix of nice slot rock and legal flounder and over slot drum mixed in. Baits of choice has been MR17 - 3D and Xrap. Grass is back in creeks so you need to stay off bottom. Really looking good for spring weather permitted. Have openings for some of this action - call me.

Also now carrying Airwave and Wright Mcgill upscale rods. You need to feel one to see their worth! Match that with a Diawa Excellor or Plfueger Maxx reel for a great combination at my discounted prices.

Thursday, March 05, 2009

March 5 Update

Nice day on the water after sun burned off several days on freeze. We got into a school of real nice slot and over drum. This one 28 1/4 and another at 27 1/2 were release after light tackle fight. Did manage 1 nice trout too. Stuart will kill me for his picture not coming through on my phone - sorry Stu but we know what you did.

Warming weekend should bring good fishing with water temp rising. Hard plastics are choice baits - Mirrolures, Yozuri, and Xraps taking the lead.

I will be resuming normal hours starting Wed 11 March. Will also be around this weekend too. Come see the new inventory I have added. Carrying Kunaan and Tsunami rods, Daiwa, Okuma and Tsunami reels - Power pro and Berkley braids, new tshirts in long sleeve and minnow year round in indoor tank.

Come or call

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Last of Feb Report and Update

Action on speckled trout been good with alot of small fish showing up hungry. Pictures show Michael Carawans DOUBLE hookup. 2 trout at 14 and 16 inches on same bait and same time. Said one hit and started in then slammed by other. With these he added 8 more for a good limit.

Also, I will be back open to regular hours by mid March. Give me a call or come by for all your fishing and boating needs. Have a full inventory of Tsunami and Kunnan rods, Okuma, Tsunami, and Dawai reels. Now carrying Berkley, Power Pro and Sufix line. Will attempt to keep live baits in my new inside tank with full line of air pumps and accessories.

With that said, my shop tournamnets starts March 14 and runs through May. $25 entry until March 11. You can download application from my siye - www.pamlicotackle.com   and mail or bring to shop. Call me for more information - 670-2841

Hope to see you soon.

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Feb 1 Report

Been a busy Jan doing Henrys Tackle Show and wife dragging me off for a week. Havent been able to report what has been a fair winter month for trout.
Fishing has been good if you find them, especially way up in the creeks too. Showing off a couple of pictures from this week, One is a family photo of the Paces with a nice mess of fish, That is 2 brothers and one son. How about keeping it in the family. Other is of a 30 minute catch from the bank way up the creek. Freeze didnt do to much damage and hopefully winter will get no worse.
Will be updating my inventory pictures on my site soon to show better what I have bought for you all. If you see anything of interest, let me know, I can ship. Out of state as well.
Dont let cold weather stop you, fishing is good year round if you have patience and dont mind skunks occasionally.
My shop trout tournament kicks off Mid March. Get in to the fun and chance to win some decent prize money. Only $25 for 3 months of fishing. Application and rules on my site.
Later
Capt Dave

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Mid December Trout Information

Dont have much to offer, fishing strange and can be slow. Some good fish being caught by a few, alot of skunks - me included. Have to have patience and fish slow. If you get on fish you will probably catch more than 1! Mirrolures and live minnows working best. Will update through winter as soon as I have something to report.
My shop tournament ended Dec 10 with 1st going to Capt Michael Daniels of Washington NC with a 6.94 # fish. 2nd went to Capt Owen Lupton of Pamlico County with his 6.80# fish. 3rd went to Capt Jimmy Arthur also of Pamlico County with his 6.42# fish. Smaller fish than I expected but who knows? Next spring event will be in Mid March through May. Email if you are interested and I will forward info. $25 chance to win up to $900.
Shop hours are not going to be standard through March. Call me ahead of time and I will assist you. If I am home, I am open if not busy with honey do’s! Ring door bell and I will be there if able. Will keep Live Mud Minnows through the winter, call for assistance in case I am not around.  I plan on doing some fishing of my own while times are slow but will continue to assist my customers as needed.
I will be going to Henrys Tackle Annual Show again this January. If you have any special purchases I can help you with, let me know. I will pass on savings. This includes rods, reels, tackle, hunting equipment (no guns), trolling motors, ect.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

PamlicoTackle.com Trout Report

Trout Starting to Gang Up

Has been numbers of limits with some large fish mixed in and also some skunks. If you are in the right place with the right bait you’re in for a blast. Live shrimp was rocking but cold weather has cut them off. Mirrodines have been the bait of choice in colors from EC, 26, 18 or chbl. I will be carrying mud minnows through the winter for all live baiters. Call me for availablity and will be limiting hours after mid December. Check with me for any sevice needed though. Will be reporting in through winter as well.
My inhouse tournament in full swing with change to leader board today with Jimmys 6.42 (yes thats correct!) knocking Jeff Bland out of third. Capt Michael still in 1st with 6.94 and Capt Owen in 2nd with 6.80
Chris and Micah in red had a 20 fish limit with 3 nice citations - 5.76, 5.14 and 6.02

Be safe in the cold weather - cant stand to be submerged long!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Pamlico County Early Nov Report

Hot,Hot Hot. Trout turning on hopefully getting acclimated to cooler weather. Many limits this weekend in Neuse and Pamlico creeks. Some nice fish reported but no Hogs. Baits of chose have been Gulp and live shrimp. Thanks to all anglers, I have been running out but will restock as often as my source can handle.

Photos of Little Spanky and mate with a nice mess could in short trip Friday. He is reported as doing much more through weekend as well as his Grandpa Bobby and his Lady. The other photo is of the Peele and Pelt pair. Had a nice limit Saturday on shrimp. I think Peele was allowed to catch more than Pelt being he is the Superior!
Get out and go, time is right.

Call me, 249-1786, for any tackle or shrimp needs and to check availability. We will be setting up at Radcliffes ramp in Bayboro on Saturday mornings when supply is available to save you a trip to my shop.
Safe Fishing
Capt Dave

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Pamlico County Shrine Club Speckled Trout tournament Results

Pamlico County Shrine Club held their 2nd Annual Speckled Trout Tournament Saturday November 1 2008. Anglers were greeted to excellent weather for a change. There were 43 anglers and 4 junior anglers participating in the event; a 50% gain from 1st year. They were all treated to a BBQ supper Friday night at the captains meeting which the anglers praised the chef. A special guest, who was once a patient as a child of Shriners Hospitals, presented a testimony to his appreciation for what Shriners do. 

Fishing was good for some and slow for others, but did result in several large catches. Cash was awarded to the top 10 anglers based on their 3 fish aggregate weight. Here are the results:
1st Place John Moore 12.70 lbs.
2nd Place Greg Parker 9.74 lb.
3rd Place Owen Lupton III 8.58 lbs.
4th Place Bob Stallings 8.02 lbs.
5th Place Kendall Bullinton 7.92 lbs.
6th Place Burt Ferebee 7.88 lbs.
7th Place Tim Privette 7.16 lbs.
8th Place Cathy Delcambre 6.92 lbs.
9th Place Jimmy Arthur 6.80 lbs.
10th Place Paul Hunter 6.68 lbs.

Largest trout went to Greg Parker with his fish weighing in at 5.44lb, just beating John Moores big fish of 5.40 lb.
Junior angler winner was Ashley Arthur only 6 years old weighing in 3 fish that she caught, at 4.78 lb.

After cash awards, a drawing was held giving away a least 60 gifts provided by numerous vendors. Our thanks go out to all the anglers and sponsors which made this 2nd, of many more to come tournaments, a great success. Would also like to invite all who missed it to stay tuned for next year late October event or call Dave Stewart for future details at 249-1786

Keeping live shrimp through November if rain dont kill us and have openings for Trout trips.

Monday, October 27, 2008

Oct 27 Update

Windy but active weekend - Check out this 7.68# Gator. Larger to come! Several reports of nice fish caught by those fighting wind. White Gulp shrimp and live shrimp main taker this weekend. Also had Mt Airy gang in neighborhood this weekend. Talk about hard core fishermen. Surf fished Atlantic Beach Friday with a nice catch of sea mullet, pompano and Blow Toads. One citation pompano at 2#.

Ms Debbie landed her fish rock and is excited as you see, 4.6#.
Pretty week ahead and cooler weather too. Look into creeks for those trout and try some topwater action.

Reminder - Shrine Club Tournament is now scheduled for Saturday Nov 1 - weather looks great. Come Join us.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Reschedule Pamlico County Shrine Club trout Tournament

Based on US Coast Guard recommendation and SCA winds 20-30 knots Saturday - Now Nov 1 - still early entry fee of $50 through Oct 29. Another chance due to weather to join the fun. Fish are there - you have to get out and catch them - I will provide all your bait and tackle needs.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Oct 18 Report

Don’t let cold wind and rain stop some fun! Got out while front passing and had a blast with live shrimp. Loads of puppy drum and rock with one slot fish at 26”/6.5#. Got into small trout later to top of trip. Slow start to non-stop action. And if any of you call Dennis a friend, ask Reggie about his fishing characteristics!Alot of trout around in good size range if you can find and get on them. Brads 5.38# trout was hoping to knock Jeff to 3rd in my tournamnet only to place in 3rd. Cold snap should only make better. Mirrolures my bait of choice but live shrimp (I have) is like candy to a baby.Shrine Club Trout Tournament this coming Saturday Oct 25. Early $50 entry ends Wednesday with fee going to $75. Kids under 16 $25 and need to bring them out. Loads of prizes even if you dont place in money.Later

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Oct 7 Report

Heres to current 1st place in my tournament, Capt Owens 6.8 lb’er. He knocked Jeff down to 2nd with his 5.8 lb’er. Then you have Queeny who isn’t in tournament weighing in her first citaion at 5 lb. See Jeff and Quenny in weighin photo gallery. Alot of nice fish but larger to come. Slow week for most, myself included. Fish up and down river with limits found by some. Should pick back up with weather change. I am carrying live shrimp not until end of November for live baiters. Excellent supply of Mirrolures and Corkies too.

Shrine Club Tournament getting close - get signed up soon to not miss fun and prizes.

Later
Capt Dave

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Late Sept Update

Blow, Blow, Blow - thats the word. Had drum trip last weekend with 11 boats and alot of wind. Only 4 fish between 11 capts and I got skunked.
Cooler weather should pick up trout action, look for them to move into creeks as water temperature drops. I now have live shrimp in my tanks for those who chose not to catch your own. Call in advance to assure availablitity. Have everything else needed to keep alive , healthy and rigging too.

Tournament status has been slow with my best buddy and wife weighing in to get board started. His is about 3.5# and hers 2.5#. She is prettier anyway! Get fishing, my guess is 9# to win. Can still get in at $35 with ap on this page.

Later
Capt Dave