[NCStateFisher]

Me and a buddy headed down to Morehead this weekend to fish with Brickphil. We'd been planning the trip for a while and were glad the weather did its job haha. Pretty smooth ride out and we got to our first spot right around 120' FOW. Started wearing out the Ajs on the jig and got an almaco as well, sharks became a problem and my buddy caught a grown one in the 175-200# class. Headed to a new spot and found a ledge absolutely covered in silver snapper(porgies) Just about limited out there. Nice cobia followed up one of the snappers and I was able to convince him that he needed to join the party, few minutes later he met the steel. We had a great day and a lot of fun, very strange day on the bottom though. Only caught 3 keeper black bass, no grunts triggers or beeliners, and Mr. Grouper only made an appearance once to rock up Phil's son. Still put a ton of meat in the box without the usual suspects. Thanks again Phil can't wait till next time!

 

[19471]

Are ringtails good to eat.

 

[NCStateFisher]

yeah they're good just bony, Phil's other buddy kept it - was pretty thick for a ringtail!

 

[Abert43]

Looks like a great day!!

 

[catmaster]

Gangster. ......

 

[Island Man]

Nice cobe Im jealous

 

[NCStateFisher]

thanks y'all... with the amount of bait we saw as well as the number of cobia we saw... they will be in close reeeeeeal soon like. bet there's already a few in the cape area...

 

[NCStateFisher]

Gangster. ......

I reeeeeeeeeally dislike sunscreen

 

[kmizelle]

thanks y'all... with the amount of bait we saw as well as the number of cobia we saw... they will be in close reeeeeeal soon like. bet there's already a few in the cape area...

That sounds good I will probably give them a shot on Tuesday and maybe get lucky.

 

[brickphil]

That sounds good I will probably give them a shot on Tuesday and maybe get lucky.

I really am convinced they are here inshore! Fail same method when they are, but not in huge #'s. Bottom fish for them. Drop a chum bag/small home made wooden box with chum in it because of sharks, down half the depth you are anchored in. And drop a dead menhaden on the bottom. And you will brighten your chances of hooking up!

Good luck

 

[kmizelle]

I really am convinced they are here inshore! Fail same method when they are, but not in huge #'s. Bottom fish for them. Drop a chum bag/small home made wooden box with chum in it because of sharks, down half the depth you are anchored in. And drop a dead menhaden on the bottom. And you will brighten your chances of hooking up!

Good luck

Thanks for the advice. I was going to try bottom fishing for them and ones around. I hope the weather cooperates.

 

[Gremlinsrus]

Sounds like you all had a blast!

 

[brickphil]

Are ringtails good to eat.

Just saw I skipped this earlier......yes they are good!

Difference is, when you can catch fish with meat on them, you don't need to keep ringtails. When the bite is slow, keep that and they will not disappoint!!!