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Fishing Tips
A great local
publication called Fisherman's Post, "the saltwater fisherman's
guide to NC's southern coast," contains a wealth of information, news,
tide tables, events, articles and ads of interest to saltwater anglers. It
is available free in places where fishermen hang out and also by
subscription. They print 22 issues a year, including weekly issues between
Memorial Day to Labor day. Call (910) 452-6378.
If you're
contemplating a charter fishing adventure, take time to walk around
marinas where the boats are docked. Chat with different captains to see
how comfortable you are with them. You're going to be out on the water
with this person in tight quarters for several hours or a whole day,
so pick a captain you like. Ask questions. Is he/she licensed? What are
the boat's facilities (is there a "head" or just a bucket)? How far
offshore does the boat go? What is the policy for bad weather? What about
drinking alcohol on board?
The most up-to-date sources of fishing
information are charter captains, fishing piers and tackle shops. Frequent
detailed reports also appear in the Sports section Star-News.
For information concerning saltwater fishing,
contact the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, (252) 726-7021,
(800) 682-2632, www.ncdmf.net. For information on freshwater fishing,
contact the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Inland Fisheries
Division, (919) 707-0220, www.ncwildlife.org.