Authors: Mike Marsh
ISBN-13: 9781928556442, ISBN-10: 1928556442
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Coastal Carolina Press
Date Published: June 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
This book is a complete guide to catching the most popular game species found along the coast of North Carolina. Along with tips on how to catch these fish, you'll find contact information for guides in the areas, and descriptions and GPS/Loran coordinates for each underwater structure.
Author Bio: Mike Marsh has written outdoor columns and stories for the Wilmington Star-News, Tabor-Loris Tribune, Raleigh News & Observer, Charlotte Observer, Carolina Adventure, North Carolina Sportsman, and Wildlife in North Carolina. He lives in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Introduction | 8 | |
Chapter 1 | Selecting and Rigging King Mackerel Boats | 10 |
Chapter 2 | Having a Ball Building Artificial Reefs | 19 |
January-March | ||
Chapter 3 | Striper Revival | 23 |
Chapter 4 | Catch Jigger's Wrist from Weakfish and Virginia Mullet | 28 |
Chapter 5 | Have a Blast Catching Sea Bass | 34 |
April-June | ||
Chapter 6 | Unlocking Spanish Mackerel Secrets | 41 |
Chapter 7 | Championship Wrestling With Cobia | 48 |
Chapter 8 | Fast Action King Mackerel With Live Baits | 53 |
Chapter 9 | Get the Lowdown on Grouper and Other Bottom Fish | 61 |
July-September | ||
Chapter 10 | Shrimp Boat Sharks | 67 |
Chapter 11 | Jacked Around by A.J.s | 74 |
Chapter 12 | Churning Up Deep-running Spanish Mackerel | 82 |
Chapter 13 | State Record Spadefish | 89 |
Chapter 14 | Dolphin Dash Chases the Doldrums Away | 94 |
Chapter 15 | Beach Blanket Flounder on Nearshore Reefs | 99 |
Chapter 16 | Tarpon by the Ton | 105 |
Chapter 17 | Blistered by Barracuda | 114 |
Chapter 18 | King Mackerel Tournament Tips | 122 |
October-December | ||
Chapter 19 | Fooling Kings With Artificial Lures | 131 |
Chapter 20 | Seeking Snapper and Chopper Bluefish | 138 |
Chapter 21 | Spotted or Striped, Bonito Offer Lots of Fun | 144 |
Chapter 22 | Tussling with Tautogs | 151 |
Epilogue | 155 | |
Appendix | North Carolina Artificial Reef Guide | 157 |
Glossary of Terms | 247 |