5/13 NC report

[uncdub13]

i slid the kayak in the water this morning searching for some reds or whatever else felt like eating on the rising tide. i started the day off with a flounder (didnt bother measuring, everything was goin back in the water today). before long i got into some redfish. i ended up with 5 reds, the smallest at 19" and the largest right at 27" and 8 lbs. the middle three were all around 22" or so. i also got one more flounder and a couple croaker. everything was caught on a plastic shrimp on a jighead. i tried my best to pick up a trout and get the slam to round out the day, but i couldnt find any. it was a perfect day to get out on the water.

ryan

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http://www.ncwaterman.com/forum/uploads/uncdub13/uncdub13_84866379flounder.jpg

http://www.ncwaterman.com/forum/uploads/uncdub13/uncdub13_84866387red2.jpg

[jay b]

Well done Ryan, that last Red sure had plenty of color. I'm guessing the shrimp are thick back where you're fishing. I'm sure fresh/live ones would tear up the fish even more. Do you ever fish with bait ?? Have cast net; will travel. ;)

[Dixie719]

Beautiful fish and nice report! :D :D

[uncdub13]

jay, the shrimp havent quite moved in here thick yet, it usually takes until a little later in the summer. i think the reds are mainly feeding on crabs and mullet right now. go figure why they're all about a plastic shrimp :rolleyes: . i fish w/ live bait if i have to, but i prefer artificials. i dont know, i guess it's just easier. i had the net w/ me this morning but didnt even bother with it.

ryan

[SeaSalt]

great report Ryan!! You gotta teach me how you manage to get a picture of yourself and the fish when you fish alone. :)

[uncdub13]

i'll give you a hint...it involves the scotty rod holder and the timer ;)

ryan