Carolina Explorer Fishing Reports

We had some great fishing over Easter Break onboard the Carolina Explorer.  We caught redfish, black drum, whiting, ringtails, black bass, sharks, and whatever else would bite our hooks.  Everyone had a great time and I lookfoward to fishing with them again over the summer and fall.  So here are a few pics and reports.

Derek and his wife had a great time catching whiting and redfish.  They came to Carolina Beach to warm up after the long cold winter in Maine.  They had to leave early from their trip so they could cut firewood for next winter, Ha Ha.  No one in Maine has to worry about me moving up there, but I might visit.

 Sam and his Father Guy had a great redfish trip aboard the flats boat.  We fished hard, hooked several fish and landed a few. Here is Sam with his first lunker, just kidding, look at the blue on this ones tail and the smile on Sams face.    

 

   Sam with a Nice Redfish on the flats.  He released this one to catch agian on the next father/son fishing trip.

Guy and Sam having way to much fishing fun, I think Sam is more excited than his dad who caught the fish.  Cool pink fishing hat Sam.

 

Guy with another great Carolina Beach redfish, caught on a lure in the flats.

Dennis, Jamie, and Steve with a nice catch of whiting and Sharks.  We had a blast catching the fish and the proof is in the pic.

Brian and his son Morgan with a pair of nice black drum, Brian caught one and so did Morgan.  I love to say the Morgans fish was bigger than his dads. Neil caught a nice red on this trip as well, so send me a pic of the fish Brian.

 

Deanna, Ashley, and Punky with a great catch of whiting.  Happy 39th Birthday Deanna.  Thanks for fishing with me again and looking foward to the next trip.

 

Ayers Jerry and His sons had a great trip with plenty of ringtails, Hake, small trout, and a few black bass.  Remember Boys Sunscreen is your friend, I hope your feet cooled off after the trip.

Roy Whitaker and Crew had a great time catching whiting and small croaker.  The reds and black drum were not our friends this day.  We had plenty of action and made the best of the windy conditions.

Young Metcalf with the first flounder of the year.  He was not a keeper, the flounder, but it is a sign of things to come for the spring and summer.

I forgot to mention that Mike and his son caught one citation whiting and missed another by just one ounce.  I look foward to fishing with you both this summer.

This spring fishing is getting better with each day.  We are catching fish and soon the blues, bonito, and speckled trout will be here .  Book your spring and summer trips today.Call  910-264-1807.

Thanks for reading the report, I hope you enjoyed it.

Capt. Robert Schoonmaker

910-264-1807

www.carolinaexplorer.com

I had the pleasure to fish with a couple of great groups of people this past weekend.  Justin and Shayla just wanted to catch as many big fish as they could close to shore.  We went Shark fishing and totaled out with 49 Sharks from 5lbs to 10lbs and a few nice seabass.  All the action was on light tackle so it was a blast to catch these hard fighting sharks.

Shayla tormenting Justin with her killer shark, watch out she is a man eater.

Shayla the shark queen, the smile says it all. This was her first time fishing, ever. 

I had Steven and his two sons Phillip and Thomas. We fished hard for the red and black drum in the waterway. All we could manage was a small sheepshead. We switched gears and went after the whiting.  We ended up with 49 nice whiting in just a short amount of time.  They had a blast catching these great eating fish, which are fun to catch on small light tackle.  If you want to put some great tasting fish in the cooler this is the trip for you. 

 The Parkers catch of 49 nice whiting, I can smell them cooking in the grease now… No that is the fillets they gave me to eat tonight.

Steven, Phillip, and Thomas had some father and sons fishing fun. We fished hard and had a blast catching these great tasting fish.

 I had Bud from Carolina Beach with his grandson and friend on the boat.  We caught lots of whiting and had a great afternoon on the water.  Bud managed to catch most of the big ones, due to his fishing expertise.  He did let a few get by him, Chris and Terry caught some of ones that Bud let slip by his hook.  It was a great Grandfather/Grandson fishing trip and I know there will be more to follow. Just way too much fun and great fishing to boot.

Bud, Chris, and Terrys great catch of whiting.  The big ones are Chris’s and Buds, the small ones Terry caught.

A great day on the water with Grandfather/Grandson and friends.

 The redfish, whiting, and sharks are biting.  Get out of the house, get some sun on your bones and enjoy some great springtime fishing. 

Thanks for reading the report, stay tuned I have few redfish trips this week and will keep you posted.

 Thanks

Capt. Robert

910-264-1807

www.carolinaexplorer.com