blitz

That's how the albie bite can be described on the coast right now.

Ray had a nice limit of groupers, Brian's been working on the wahoos and sailfish on the big boat and the albies and kings on the center console. As you can tell we're shifting gears to fishing on the coast, but some of the guides will still be beating the banks up around New Bern and Oriental.

Whether it's a skiff trip in the creeks or one of the big boats, the fall fishing IS and should remain red hot.

The next report will be descibing the payback I'll be pouring on to the tarpon in Costa Rica. Hopefully I'll have a good internet connection for some pics of the past couple weeks and silver in the air.

"plenty, plenty, plenty"

I'm borrowing some internet time from the Free Agent.....

Drum fishing remains really, really good and things are cranking up on the coast.

Thanks to Capt. Ray, he put us in the meat yesterday afternoon. On a half day, we each caught 7-10 puppies and yearlings, then started looking for the big ones. Ray found them first, then Greg and I surrounded him, in total, the three of us caught 39 in about an hour and a half.

I also got a call from Capt. Brian Harrington who was crushing the albies on the fly. According to him, there are "plenty, plenty, plenty" of albies. As I spoke with him on the phone a few minutes ago, there were 3 bent fly rods.

On the nearshore wrecks and reefs, the grouper and kings have them covered up.

report and Costa Rica

The epic drum bite that we've been experiencing is winding down. We will still be catching the big ones through early October, but nothing like the last two weeks. The fall fishing for speks, pups and small striped bass should be spectacular through November. Along the beaches the albies and kings should be blitzing. On the wrecks, groupers and AJ's.

For Pacific Coast Costa Rica, there are very few openings left, specifically, Jan. 19-Jan. 31. We have very few scattered openings through March and April is beginning to fill up. There are a couple of openings for singles and couples on some of our group trips.

Anna and I will be heading to Costa Rica next week to finalize some reservations. Please forward your airline details and room requests.

Took a rain day in the office today, back on the water tomorrow.....

still getting 'em

double digit half days.....just right.

Also, a customer contacted me about a 21 Southern Skimmer like the one that we use on the Roanoke for sale. I know some of you were interested, drop me a line and I'll pass on the info.....

numbers....

I've hesitated putting numbers of fish on the board. It shouldn't be about numbers. If every customer catches a big drum, maybe two, then that should be a great day.

Some days are special. Yesterday was one of them.

Collectively, the Down East guides caught over 100 citation red drum.

Some of the Down East guides were open yesterday. I guess you should've been there?

The bite should remain hot for at least two more weeks........Give Anna a ring at 252-671-3474 or e mail us at info@pamlicoguide.com

pic of the week

spanking them....

Right now.....I mean RIGHT NOW is as good as it gets. It should last for another few weeks. Whatever this storm turns out to be, it's just going to turn them on. They like it rough.

If you want to catch a big fish, give Anna a ring at 252-671-3474 or info@pamlicoguide.com

PLENTY of double digit half days. Mornings or afternoons have been fantastic.

Smokin Gun Outdoors and Saltwatersportsman

We did a sailfish/marlin show in Costa Rica this past April, a couple of clips are at YouTube. Type in George Beckwith and hope that the only things that come up are these clips.....

Also some pics at saltwatersportman.com

Drum fishing is very good, everyone is getting them. Some double digit half days.....pics from this week to follow.

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