I still have some open dates in Feb. for full and half days. Come fish with Hall'em In Charters and get on some of the best Redfishing you will ever experience.
Half days open for Feb: 2/4, 2/5, 2/6, 2/12, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/21
Full days open for Feb: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23.
The redfish are stacked up on the Shoals. Hall'em In also offers Striper trips to the Nuese River for full day charters. The fishing has been good so give me a call and book your fishing charter here in Swansboro NC (910)-330-6999 or email: hallemincharters@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tip of the month (Feb)
FEBURARY INSHORE TIP
HOW TO FISH WITH
MUD MINNOWS ONE OF THE BEST WINTER LIVE BAITS
In the middle of winter live bait can be hard to come by. One of my favorite live baits to use for winter inshore species is Mud minnows. They are readily available and are so easy to keep alive. I usually load up with mud minnows in any of the many creeks along the rivers and sounds in our local area. Any creek that has a tidal flow of saltwater and narrows down to a ditch will hold plenty of minnows. I use regular minnow traps made by Frabill. You can find this type of trap at The Reel Outdoors on Emerald Isle. I will bait each trap with one can of cat food (any brand works). Once a trap is baited, I will then place the trap parallel to the creek. I usually will check the trap each morning.
Now the question I get most is what is the best way to fish these minnows. I use three different techniques for this particular bait. Each technique is good for different situations. One thing these rigs all have in common is the hook I use. Typically I like to use a light gauge circle hook in the size of the mud minnows I have on hand. I will first start with the most common rigs anglers’ fish them. That is your traditional Carolina rig (photo #1) that consists of an egg sinker, bead, swivel, and hook. This Rig is used for deeper water situations or an area with a lot of current. This is not a recommend rig to use at the Cape Lookout rock jetty or any of the Creeks in the tidal rivers, because you will constantly stay snagged. This rig used more in the inlet and marsh areas.
The second rig I would like to discuss is as simple as it gets. This rig consists of a couple of split shots, 18”-24” of fluorocarbon leader and your light gauge circle hook (photo #2). I tie my flouro leader to my main line with a Uni to Uni knot or an Albright knot. I start with one split shot then adjust to the conditions. This is my favorite way to fish mud minnows and definitely one of the best ways to fish them at the Cape Lookout jetty. This rig can easily be adjusted and has a minimal amount of terminal tackle.
The final rig I will go over can be a little more complicated but is the only way to get a bite at times. It consists of a Slip cork, bobber stopper, a couple split shots, 18”-24” of fluorocarbon leader, and your hook (photo #3). This is the typical slip cork rig used for floating shrimp. It is a deadly way to use mud minnows in tidal rivers like the Neuse and New Rivers and also the jetties. This rig is so good in those areas because it keeps the minnows out of the snags. Also you are able to keep the bait in the actual strike zone which is commonly overlooked by most anglers.
So go get a few traps and catch up some mud minnows for you next trip out on the water. It may save the day when artificial just isn’t cutting it. If you have any more questions or have a better way to use these mud minnows feel free to call (910)330-6999 or email: hallemincharters@yahoo.com
Captain Robert Hall
Hall’em In Charters, Inc.
www.hallemincharters.com
(910) 330-6999
HOW TO FISH WITH
MUD MINNOWS ONE OF THE BEST WINTER LIVE BAITS
In the middle of winter live bait can be hard to come by. One of my favorite live baits to use for winter inshore species is Mud minnows. They are readily available and are so easy to keep alive. I usually load up with mud minnows in any of the many creeks along the rivers and sounds in our local area. Any creek that has a tidal flow of saltwater and narrows down to a ditch will hold plenty of minnows. I use regular minnow traps made by Frabill. You can find this type of trap at The Reel Outdoors on Emerald Isle. I will bait each trap with one can of cat food (any brand works). Once a trap is baited, I will then place the trap parallel to the creek. I usually will check the trap each morning.
Now the question I get most is what is the best way to fish these minnows. I use three different techniques for this particular bait. Each technique is good for different situations. One thing these rigs all have in common is the hook I use. Typically I like to use a light gauge circle hook in the size of the mud minnows I have on hand. I will first start with the most common rigs anglers’ fish them. That is your traditional Carolina rig (photo #1) that consists of an egg sinker, bead, swivel, and hook. This Rig is used for deeper water situations or an area with a lot of current. This is not a recommend rig to use at the Cape Lookout rock jetty or any of the Creeks in the tidal rivers, because you will constantly stay snagged. This rig used more in the inlet and marsh areas.
The second rig I would like to discuss is as simple as it gets. This rig consists of a couple of split shots, 18”-24” of fluorocarbon leader and your light gauge circle hook (photo #2). I tie my flouro leader to my main line with a Uni to Uni knot or an Albright knot. I start with one split shot then adjust to the conditions. This is my favorite way to fish mud minnows and definitely one of the best ways to fish them at the Cape Lookout jetty. This rig can easily be adjusted and has a minimal amount of terminal tackle.
The final rig I will go over can be a little more complicated but is the only way to get a bite at times. It consists of a Slip cork, bobber stopper, a couple split shots, 18”-24” of fluorocarbon leader, and your hook (photo #3). This is the typical slip cork rig used for floating shrimp. It is a deadly way to use mud minnows in tidal rivers like the Neuse and New Rivers and also the jetties. This rig is so good in those areas because it keeps the minnows out of the snags. Also you are able to keep the bait in the actual strike zone which is commonly overlooked by most anglers.
So go get a few traps and catch up some mud minnows for you next trip out on the water. It may save the day when artificial just isn’t cutting it. If you have any more questions or have a better way to use these mud minnows feel free to call (910)330-6999 or email: hallemincharters@yahoo.com
Captain Robert Hall
Hall’em In Charters, Inc.
www.hallemincharters.com
(910) 330-6999
This is whats on tap for Feburary
FEBRUARY
CRYSTAL COAST INSHORE FISHING REPORT
I would first like to wish every one a Happy New Year. It is now 2008 and it looks to be another great fishing year. We are now in the middle of winter and the water temps are hovering around 45-52 degrees. Most anglers have winterized their boats and put up their gear for the winter. However, most anglers do not realize the month of February can be some of the best action for Redfish they will experience all year. There will be big schools of redfish along the surf zone and in the backwaters all winter long. When you can get the right conditions with offshore winds and minimal swell, you can fish along the beach front of Bear and Browns Islands. These fish usually range from 22”-32”. You can see the fish cruising just about on the sand. I like to use ½ oz. unpainted jig heads with a heavy gauge hook. I normally tip the jig with a 4in. Berkley Gulp shrimp. I also will use MirrOlure Catch 2000 suspending stick bait. They will eat just about anything. I like to use the bigger heavier baits because they tend to cast a lot better against the wind. You have to use extreme care when fishing like this because you have to get your boat very close to the beach and sometimes a rough wave will come out of nowhere and ruin your day. If the conditions are not right for the surf zone, there will be plenty of Reds behind Emerald Isle, Bear Island, and Browns Island. These fish tend to run a little smaller ranging from 17”-27”. I will usually find redfish milling around in the many bays around our area. I use similar size bait such as a 1/8-1/16 oz. jig head with a smaller gulp like the 3” gulp shrimp or jerk shad. I down size the MirrOlure to Catch 2000 Jr. The best way to locate these fish is to ease into a bay with your trolling motor or pole and look for fish pushing wakes and swirls.
Redfish are not the only inshore fish on tap for the Crystal Coast. You will still be able to find some speckled trout around the Swansboro and Emerald Isle areas. You will notice the fish to be a little smaller but with a little patience you will be able to limit out on specks. These fish in our area will usually range from 1-3lbs. I key in on specks after a few days of warmer weather. This type of weather put these fish in a mood to feed. I fish for these fish in the Hwy 24 creeks and also in the marshes behind Bear and Browns Islands. There will also be some nicer fish in Queens and Bear Creeks along with the White Oak River. I use 1/8-1/16 oz. unpainted jig heads tipped with Berkley gulp swimming mullets and jerk shads. My favorite color to use is the smelt color. If you are looking for that trophy speck, you should fish in the New or Neuse Rivers. To receive a NC citation for a speckled trout, it has to weigh 5lbs or a live release of a fish with a min. length of 24”. On an average day trip, we will land any where from 5-10 specks ranging from 1-3lbs with the chance for that 5-8 pounder. I use the same set up with gulp or the power bait shrimp. I also use a MirrOlure TTHP or 52 M in the 808 color. The Cape Lookout Jetty will probably be your best bet for a banner day on January speckled trout. If I can give any advice, it would be to get there early and have a live well full of mud minnows. I fish the mud minnows on a split shot rig or barrel weight rig. I also use light gauge circle hooks.
Along with the trout, expect to land a good number of stripers in the Neuse River. These fish are the smaller version of the ocean stripers but are just as fun on light tackle. These fish can be caught on gulps and mirrolures. On the warmer days you may be able to convince them to take a topwater plug. So get out there and take advantage of the awesome fishing available during the month of February. If you ever have any questions, feel free to give me a call at (910)330-6999 or email: hallemincharters@yaoo.com.
Captain Robert Hall
Hall’em In Charters, Inc.
http://www.hallemincharters.com/
(910)330-6999
CRYSTAL COAST INSHORE FISHING REPORT
I would first like to wish every one a Happy New Year. It is now 2008 and it looks to be another great fishing year. We are now in the middle of winter and the water temps are hovering around 45-52 degrees. Most anglers have winterized their boats and put up their gear for the winter. However, most anglers do not realize the month of February can be some of the best action for Redfish they will experience all year. There will be big schools of redfish along the surf zone and in the backwaters all winter long. When you can get the right conditions with offshore winds and minimal swell, you can fish along the beach front of Bear and Browns Islands. These fish usually range from 22”-32”. You can see the fish cruising just about on the sand. I like to use ½ oz. unpainted jig heads with a heavy gauge hook. I normally tip the jig with a 4in. Berkley Gulp shrimp. I also will use MirrOlure Catch 2000 suspending stick bait. They will eat just about anything. I like to use the bigger heavier baits because they tend to cast a lot better against the wind. You have to use extreme care when fishing like this because you have to get your boat very close to the beach and sometimes a rough wave will come out of nowhere and ruin your day. If the conditions are not right for the surf zone, there will be plenty of Reds behind Emerald Isle, Bear Island, and Browns Island. These fish tend to run a little smaller ranging from 17”-27”. I will usually find redfish milling around in the many bays around our area. I use similar size bait such as a 1/8-1/16 oz. jig head with a smaller gulp like the 3” gulp shrimp or jerk shad. I down size the MirrOlure to Catch 2000 Jr. The best way to locate these fish is to ease into a bay with your trolling motor or pole and look for fish pushing wakes and swirls.
Redfish are not the only inshore fish on tap for the Crystal Coast. You will still be able to find some speckled trout around the Swansboro and Emerald Isle areas. You will notice the fish to be a little smaller but with a little patience you will be able to limit out on specks. These fish in our area will usually range from 1-3lbs. I key in on specks after a few days of warmer weather. This type of weather put these fish in a mood to feed. I fish for these fish in the Hwy 24 creeks and also in the marshes behind Bear and Browns Islands. There will also be some nicer fish in Queens and Bear Creeks along with the White Oak River. I use 1/8-1/16 oz. unpainted jig heads tipped with Berkley gulp swimming mullets and jerk shads. My favorite color to use is the smelt color. If you are looking for that trophy speck, you should fish in the New or Neuse Rivers. To receive a NC citation for a speckled trout, it has to weigh 5lbs or a live release of a fish with a min. length of 24”. On an average day trip, we will land any where from 5-10 specks ranging from 1-3lbs with the chance for that 5-8 pounder. I use the same set up with gulp or the power bait shrimp. I also use a MirrOlure TTHP or 52 M in the 808 color. The Cape Lookout Jetty will probably be your best bet for a banner day on January speckled trout. If I can give any advice, it would be to get there early and have a live well full of mud minnows. I fish the mud minnows on a split shot rig or barrel weight rig. I also use light gauge circle hooks.
Along with the trout, expect to land a good number of stripers in the Neuse River. These fish are the smaller version of the ocean stripers but are just as fun on light tackle. These fish can be caught on gulps and mirrolures. On the warmer days you may be able to convince them to take a topwater plug. So get out there and take advantage of the awesome fishing available during the month of February. If you ever have any questions, feel free to give me a call at (910)330-6999 or email: hallemincharters@yaoo.com.
Captain Robert Hall
Hall’em In Charters, Inc.
http://www.hallemincharters.com/
(910)330-6999
Saturday, January 12, 2008
January Redfish on fire
Folks if you are wanting to get on some redfish now is the time to book a trip. We have been landing Reds from the surf zone to the backwaters. We have been working the surf zones of Bear and Browns Islands. On an average surf trip you can expect to land anywheres from 20-60 reds. We are sight casting to these massive schools of reds with gulp baits, Catch 2000 (Mirrolures), and just about whatever else we have in the boat. We have had some rough water here latley but the fortunate thing is there have been some pretty big schools of Reds in the backwaters in the Swansboro , Emerald Isle, and Bear Creek area. These fish are also schooled real tight in water less than 10". We are landing this fish on gulp baits (light jigheads), Catch 2000 (Mirrolures), and spinnerbaits. All these lures can be picked up at the Reel Outdoors on Emerald Isle, NC. (252)354-6692. Check them out before you head out on you next saltwater adventure. If you would like to get on some of this red hot Redfishing in the Emerald Isle and Swansboro NC area give me a call at (910)330-6999 or email: hallemincharters@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Years
Hall'em In Charters would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. We hope 2008 is as great as 2007. The fishing has been pretty consistent with the winters in the past. Here in the Swansboro area the Redfish are on fire. We are landing good numbers of fish in the surf zone and in the backwaters of Swansboro and Emerald Isle. We are sight fishing for these reds. There are still good numbers of speckled trout in our area but they are on the smaller side. We have been fishing in the Neuse and New Rivers landing nice trout ranging from 1-2.5lbs. Along with the specks, we have been catching some nice stripers. If you would like to get on some great winter time fishing, give me a call (910)330-6999 or email: hallemincharters@yahoo.com
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