Trout Fishing in the Cape Fear River - Saltwater Fishing Charters
Captain Rick Bennett of Rod-Man Fishing Charters out of Wrightsville Beach, NC fishing for Trout in the Cape Fear River. Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters: Rod-Man Fishing Charters offers saltwater fishing at its finest. Starting at Wrightsville Beach, NC, and serving Wilmington and Carolina Beach, you can fish the protected inshore creeks and sounds, or challenge the big ones near shore in the Atlantic.
Rod-Man Fishing Charters Whether you are a fishing novice or seasoned angler, Captain Rick will use his extensive skills to enhance your fishing adventure. The boat is located at Wrightsville Beach, NC, at Seapath Yacht Club, a private marina and one of the finest on the coast. You will find the experience to be first class in every way. A family atmosphere is maintained and children are welcome. All fishing is with light tackle so you can fight the fish, not the tackle!
Captain Rick Bennett Captain Rick Bennett, owner and operator of Rod-Man Fishing Charters, takes pride in his fishing. Captain Rick provides the best equipment, including his own Rod-Man custom made fishing rods, tackle bait and ice. You need bring only the excitement, and your food and drink. Captain Rick Bennett is a United States Coast Guard licensed Marine Captain. Rod-Man Fishing Charters offers saltwater fishing at its finest.
The Rod-Man The Rod-Man is a Custom (2008) 24 foot Nautic Star Bay Boat. You will find yards of unencumbered fishing space with large forward and aft casting platforms. Powered by a quiet Yamaha 250 HP four stroke engine, the Rod-Man will get you to the fish; less travel time equals more fishing time. She is equipped with the latest in marine technology, including a depth and fish finder, GPS, VHF radio and cell phone hook up. Safety always comes first
The Fishing
Fishing the Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear or the River as I will call it has long been known for its great fishing for flounder, reds and trout, and many more species of quality fish. It has been said that fishing the river for a life time will only net you half of its secrets. To say it another way, it is in fact a vast area of fishing hot spots that simply cannot be fully learned. The idiosyncrasies of the tides, the shallows and the deep holes make for an ever challenging fishery bound to
I am pleased to start purposely offering guided trips into the River. Because of the distance from my dock, the cost is a tiny bit more, but often the rewards are far greater. Light tackle inshore fishing with bait and artificials in the River can produce some awesome catches with double digit flounder, bull reds and gator trout the results. So next time you are looking for a true fishing adventure consider asking for a trip to the River. The beauty and subtleties are worth the trip.
APRIL: The fishing season starts with hot action on speedy bonito. You can catch these tasty brutes, members of the tuna family, on light spinning and fly gear. Also during April you can catch good size blues and gray trout. MAY. As bonito season winds down and the waters heat up the Spanish mackerel show up in good numbers. Also in later May, the flounder show up inshore, along with puppy drum. JUNE: One of the best months of the year, June is a prime mixed bag month.
You can catch nice flounder and red drum inshore, using live bait and light tackle. Right off the beach, plenty of Spanish mackerel are waiting. JULY-AUGUST. Doormat flounder and large red drum inshore will keep you busy. More Spanish mackerel just off the beach and kings, mahi mahi, sailfish and more from 10 to 25 miles out. SEPTEMBER. The beginning of fall and fishing just gets better and better. Great flounder fishing, with red drum and trout plentiful inshore. Spanish mackerel, large sized
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