Ocean Isle Fishing Center report 1-12

[Fishing Report]

"Wahoo-A Little More Scope" | OIFC World Cat / Carolina Cat | 01/11/12

Wendell Barnett and Steve fished the Blackjack on Jan. 9th aboard the Empty Pockets. The water was 72 degrees and the weather was spectacular. They ended the day with 4 wahoo, the biggest was 75 lbs. The guys also caught a sailfish.

Great day on the water and thanks for the report.

- Capt. Rickey Beck



"Speck Check" | Tiberias - 22' | 01/11/12

Swinging weather patterns have the fish on the move...The redfish have been thick on the shallow flats, but spooky. I have pushed several schools of reds and even seen some trout hanging around the outer oyster bars. The water has been so clear that you can see the bottom in 8 feet of water at times. Spotting fish is very exciting, but can be aggrevating when they won't bite. Finally, I have had enough...a friend around the Southport area has been drilling the trout, so I went to check it out. If you don't mind a long boat ride the fish seem to be cooperating a little better in the Southport area. The water temperature seems to be holding about 3 to 4 degrees warmer and water color is a little darker making it easier to do a sneak. A good class of trout in the 2 to 4 pound range are biting a variety of soft plastics in bright color patterns. Even a flounder or two is still hanging around. Check it out! See ya on the water!

- Capt. Jacob Frick


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