My tournament partner, Capt. Jason Dail, invited me to go on a little recon mission yesterday. My boat is still in the middle of some off season maintenance, so we took Jaon’s skiff and hit the backwaters. The conditions were near perfect with light winds, above normal temperatures, great tide and gin clear water. We hunted around most of the morning in some usual places without much success. Later in the morning, we went to an area that I hadn’t fished in several years and hit the jackpot. We found several schools of fish and a great time was had by all!

You have to love mild winters in SE NC!!

I typically and not a very political person. However, when in issue arises that you are passionate about, you have to get involved or you have no one to blame but yourself if the outcome is not what you would like it to be. Just this morning I read on a social media site a statement by one of it’s contributors “there is nothing that we can do”. I was quick to point out to that person that is not true. Remember, we live in the USA and we can make a change. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s that time again!! Come join us!!

The past three years of Fish Fest have been nothing short of amazing.  Last year we hosted over 250 people at the school and were thrilled to have many of the foremost captains in Eastern North Carolina. This year is shaping up to be even better with a larger venue, new captains and a refined schedule.  We would like to formally invite you to attend Fish Fest 2012!

Fish Fest is focused on teaching you the how to enjoy the outdoors and catch more fish in the process.  There is no cost for this family-friendly event, but a $30 donation is suggested.

The class will be from 8am-4:15pm February 18, 2012 at Scotts Hill Baptist Church (185 Scotts Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411).  A light breakfast and lunch catered by Middle of the Island will be provided.