Fishing report - May 8, 2007

Wind, wind and more wind. That has been the forecast for most days the past few weeks. It has keep most of the fishing fleet at the dock. However an occasional break has allowed for a brief trip or two.

Amazingly enough, a few king mackerel have been caught off of Seaview Pier in North Topsail Beach. I can’t remember when the last time a King was caught on a Topsail Island pier the first week of May.

The piers on south facing beaches in Brunswick county usually see an early king bite but not here. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very welcome event. I hope is a harbinger of the season to come!

This wind came just at a time when the Spanish Mackerel and Bonito bite were going strong so I imagine on those days when the marine weather will allow, the Spanish will be there. It’s about the time for the bonito to departing but maybe we’ll have another shot or two at that hard tugging fish before they leave.

Red drum, black drum and occasionally sheephead are being caught inshore. A few flounder have been caught but mostly small ones. Nearshore a few grey trout and black sea bass are still being caught, mainly on diamond jigs.

I heard reports of king mackerel in the 15 mile range just before this last blow started which makes sense based on the fact an occasional one is being caught inshore already.

I don’t have nay information on offshore or the gulf stream as not many folks have been able to get out there this week.

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms. Sons – spend some time with your mom on Sunday – maybe even take her fishing… well okay, maybe shopping or to lunch.

Tight lines to all!