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March is Like a Lamb

March 14, 2012 at 9:29 am Leave a comment

March usually comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb but this year its been a lamb all year. The weather has been just outstanding with beautiful blue skies and mild breezes. We had some cooler weather lately but nothing like years past.

This week the weather is turning from cooler to warm with daytime temps into the lower 80’s. Water temps are still in the 50’s but as previously posted, warm water is close.

Traveled west of here earlier in the week and saw something foreign to me over the past several months. Anglers fishing for shad on the Daniels Bridge.

Shad are a type of herring but grow a little larger. Typically, you will find them in the eastern carolina tidal creeks in March. But we always get a run in the sounds. You can catch them on small spoons, flies and a variety of artificials. Shad are more active in the warmest part of the day so go late.

Piers are reporting dogfish, skates and some puffers.  And the southern beaches are seeing some drum move into the area.

Tip of the week – Ready the gear because once the fish are here there is no time to deal with rusty equipment.

If you plan to fish on Hatteras Island this year, don’t forget to get your vehicle pass. The park service is beginning to enforce the rule now. $120 for an annual pass or $50 for the weekend. Tough choice. Getting mine Saturday.

Until next time – Tightlines

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