Sailfish when?

[Reel life]

when do the Sails start to show up within 15-20 miles off the beach in N.C Atlantic Beach/Emerald Isle areas

I got lucky last year and caught one off my skiff and I would like to target them this year

what baits do you think are best



Thanks, Capt Dan

[Robja]

Reel,

You might want to repost in BOX's World since alot of NC fishermen are there. Down my way I caught one in July about 5 mi off the beach with a pogie slow trolling for kings. I always have a circle hook rig handy that i can put on a rod in case one comes up in our spread so I can pitch a bait back to him. We generally don't target them when we fish but if we see one jumping we will try to catch it.

[clt_capt]

July/August is the time they generally show up inshore around MHC...


The Captain Eddie Sailfish Tournament is late July out of Wrightsville - This is limited to 20 miles off - Capt Lee can fill you in on details.