Joined: May 03, 2004 Posts: 186 Location: Wilmington, NC
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:10 am Post subject: Dolphin, Kings;Wrightsville Beach, NC-Current Adventure
Made my first offshore trip for Dolphin of the year on Saturday with Rob aboard and it didn't take long before we were catching fish. The ocean was sloppier than predicted, so it took a little longer to reach our destination, but it was well worth it. The plan was to start in the 20 mile range and work our way offshore, but we didn't have to go any further.
Once we got all five lines in the water, it wasn't long before a small Dolphin lit up in the spread and slammed a daisy chain pulled in the prop wash. That was the only small fish of the day. Between 0700 and 1030, we had steady action with some nice Dolphin. All hit ballyhoo with skirts, but they all hit different colors, not one color stood out today. We went 5 for 5 on the Dolphin and also landed 4 King Macerel. We released all the Kings to be caught again, but the Dolphin came home with us.
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Capt. Brent _________________ Capt. Brent Stanley
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Captain Brent i am new at this dolphin fishing, i have only caught 1 by mistake and it was at the 10 mile rock last year .I would love to get in a few of these fish . What would you recomend the rig i use to pull the ballhoo and how fast would you pull them . I am planning a trip to the 23 mile area this coming weeking . Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR REPORTS . TEAM LEVER DRAG (CAPTAIN SMOKIN JOE)
Joined: May 03, 2004 Posts: 186 Location: Wilmington, NC
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:19 am Post subject:
Smokinjoe,
I like to run ballyhoo with sea witch skirts or islanders. I usually run a spread of 4 to 7 rods depending on sea conditions. Blue/white, pink/white, red/black, chartruese are all good colors. I like to put out a variety of colors and see if they are keying in on any particular color that day and switch over if that is the case. I usually troll between 4 and 7 knots. I like to see my baits skip out of the water occasionally. Also, don't forget to run a naked bait as they often will produce strikes. Fish a couple of baits right behind the boat and stagger the rest of your baits out from there and run one way back.
Hope this helps.
Capt. Brent _________________ Capt. Brent Stanley
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Joined: May 03, 2004 Posts: 186 Location: Wilmington, NC
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:18 pm Post subject:
Smokinjoe,
Your welcome. Glad to help. Let me know how you do.
Kelly,
We were using medium sized ballyhoo. I wouldn't use anything larger unless you are heading for the stream. I always carry at least 4 dozen, cause you never know when you are really going to get into the fish. You can keep most frozen on ice and thaw and rig as neccessary. If you don't use them, throw them back in the freezer when you get home (the ones you didn't thaw) and you'll have them for next time. _________________ Capt. Brent Stanley
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Joined: Mar 25, 2006 Posts: 80 Location: Ivanhoe, NC
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:31 pm Post subject:
Thanks for your help Think I need to get a few more only got a dozen. Also do you know anywhere around Wrightville to put in other than the wildlife landing ? I have a 23 walkaround . Thanks again Kelly
Joined: May 03, 2004 Posts: 186 Location: Wilmington, NC
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject:
Kelly,
other than the wildlife ramp at wb, you have Scotts Hill Marina (pay), CB wildlife ramp, state park at CB (pay), and the wildlife ramp at Surf City. That's about it unless you can find someone with private ramp and get access, but that's hard to do. _________________ Capt. Brent Stanley
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