Archive for January, 2011
National Seminar Series 2011
When I was younger, I anticipated the time when my grandparents would visit. Grammy always brought me copies of “Curious George” books. Curious George was a little monkey who habitually got into trouble. Kind of like myself. But in the end, everything seemed to work out for little George.
Now that I am older, I still look for “George”, but now it’s George Poveromo. He is an author, TV host for his own TV show – World of Saltwater Fishing and also the creator of annual the popular Saltwater Series Seminar sponsored by the Saltwater Sportsman Magazine.
This year there will be eight seminars in seven states. For those who are local in North Carolina, there are two within a short drive. One in Wilmington, NC and the other in Virginia Beach, Va.
Cost is $55.00 which includes six hours of fishing information, a course textbook, and assortment of prizes throughout the program. You are also included in a raffle with the opportunity to win a boat and trailer and a bone fishing trip to Bimini Sands Resort.
The day is filled with excitement and the opportunity to meet other professional guides and fishing enthusiasts. Get your questions answered here!!
For information attending these seminars, see George’s website or the 2011 National Seminar Series at http://www.nationalseminarseries.com/
This is one show that should not be missed. If you like fishing, this is the place to be. Money is well spent.
See you at the seminar
Spotted Sea Trout Restrictions
Effective Friday, 14 January 2011, it is unlawful to possess Spotted Sea Trout in any coastal and joint waters in Eastern Carolina.
This rule applies to both recreational fisherman and commercial operations.
The weather and water temperature has been unusually cold this year. The ocean water temperature has been in the upper 30’s and lower 40’s for the entire month of December. This has subjected to the fishery to extreme stress.
Please see the proclamation from the Department of NC fisheries:
This action is being taken in response to recent cold stun events affecting
mainly spotted seatrout. The intent of this action is to prevent harvest of
vulnerable cold stunned fish which may recover with warming water temperatures. In approving the Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan, the N.C. Marine. Fisheries Commission authorized the Director to intervene in the event of a catastrophic event and do what is necessary in terms of temporary closures.
If you catch a Spotted Sea Trout during the proclamation period, careful handling and release is important for the survival of this valuable resource.
We are hopeful they will rebound quickly once the weather improves. Please do your part.
Still Waiting for My Turn
The 2010 fall Outer Banks Rockfish season has been outstanding. It’s been over four years since we have had a year like this!!
It seems every day we hear of another citation fish being caught. Only problem is that they are a mile or more off the beach. Most surf fisherman can only watch and wait. Boaters are having a field day.
Water Temperatures are still hovering around upper 30’s. We need mid 40’s to bring the big fish within casting range.
When fishing for the Big Rockfish, use a stout 8′ rod , 17 pound test and any shiny spoon, Hopkins or lure that you can cast and retrieve. They are vicious feeders and when they are here, they go after any thing that moves.
Good luck and keep you equipment close. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a banner Rockfish year for the surf fisherman, too.
Bright Outlook
I stood on the beach on New Years Eve and thought about all the great times I had fishing.
The best times were with family and friends. How lucky is a person who has more friends than landings.
A thought for the new year:
“Sometimes people who fish never realize that it’s not the fish they are after.”
Tightlines and fair seas in the new year!!
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