Topsail inlet/Carolina beach inlet

[Big Al]

I plan on going out of Topsail inlet and Carolina beach inlet to do some offshore fishing come spring or at least some warmer days. I have never been out of these inlets, and I know some inlets can be tricky to get in and out of even on calm days. I definitely don't want to do anything foolish, so any advice that some of the more experienced hands can offer would be greatly appreciated.