• Redfish Rebound in Wilmington, NC as Winter Fishing Heats Up

  • Nov 8 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Redfish Rebound in Wilmington, NC as Winter Fishing Heats Up

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  • As of November 8, 2024, the fishing scene in Wilmington, North Carolina, is showing promising signs despite some recent challenges. The cooler weather has set in, which typically gets the redfish biting well.

    ### Tidal and Weather Conditions
    Today, the sun rose at 6:52 AM and will set at 5:04 PM, giving us about 10 hours of daylight. The tidal coefficient is relatively high, indicating significant tidal movements. The first high tide will be at 2:51 PM, and the next low tide at 8:42 AM.

    ### Fish Activity
    After a couple of disruptive weather events in December, including a tropical depression and a front with heavy rain and wind, the fish are slowly returning to their usual winter patterns. Redfish are starting to school again in the clear waters, although it may take another week for conditions to fully stabilize.

    ### Types and Amounts of Fish
    Redfish are the main target during the winter months, and they have been biting well in the cooler weather. Other species such as Speckled Trout and Black Drum are also present, though less abundant. Spanish mackerel have been active as well, particularly when feeding on the surface.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For redfish, a 7 or 8 weight fly rod with a floating line, such as the Rio Flats Pro line, is recommended. Use a leader around 10-12 feet long with a 15 lb tippet. Fly colors should match the water and bottom conditions; darker flies like black, purple, and dark brown work well in tannic waters with muddy bottoms, while tan or white flies are better in clear waters with sandy bottoms. For Black Drum, cut shrimp or scented artificial lures like Gulp are effective.

    ### Hot Spots
    Some of the best places to fish in the area include Topsail Island, Surf City, Wrightsville Beach, Bald Head Island, and Southport. These locations offer shallow waters where redfish tend to school during the winter months.

    Overall, with the weather stabilizing and the fish starting to return to their normal patterns, it looks like we're in for a productive winter of fishing in Wilmington. Just remember to capitalize on the good weather windows and be patient as the fish continue to settle back into their winter habitats.
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