I haven't heard anything. Usually its this time of year that they show up, along with tarpon. I will be along the lower Neuse week after next for 4 days. We will target some and see if they can get "popped up".
Please keep us posted on that one Scott. I'm sure everyone on here is anxious to see the first report of the big bulls.I haven't heard anything. Usually its this time of year that they show up, along with tarpon. I will be along the lower Neuse week after next for 4 days. We will target some and see if they can get "popped up".
For jig heads I like the DOA Premium (make sure the package says premium) in 1/4 ounce. http://www.doalures.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=PJH-427
Last year at the recommendation of Capt Dave Stewart I tried a pack of VMC Drop Dead Swimbait hooks http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/VMC_Drop_Dead_Weighted_Hook_4pk/descpage-VDDWH.html in the 5/0 1/8 ounce size and really liked them on calm days. They sink slower, look more natural, and are much stronger than the jigheads. I have bent even the premium jigheads (a few from a kayak even) and as a result pulled hooks. I've yet to bend a VMC but have not used them as much. Capt Dave uses them exclusively and speaks highly of them. He has everything you need to get started with old drum at his shop in Minnesott Beach as well.
is this based on recent personal experience? Early sat and sun AM last weekend I did some patrols covering the lower half of the pungo out to about Abel bay looking for suspicious activity. Did see some small schools of little menhaden, but not what I was looking for. Will do it again this weekend, but will likely also take some time and do it the old fashion way soaking bait. Whatever works.Their Here.....tricklin...in...get ready....gettin better daily...
No, he read it on the Internet. It must be true.is this based on recent personal experience? .