Fishing Report provided by:

Capt. David Baxley
Headhunter Outdoors Inshore Fishing Charters

Report Date: April 7, 2008

Hi folks, Capt. David here with this weeks outdoors report.

Well what can I say about the fishing! If the weather would cooperate it would improve daily but the way the weather around here in the spring is,who knows? One day you can catch some fish and then a front blows through and shuts them down. It keeps the offshore folks from going and even fishing in the sound is hard when the wind is blowing.

Anyway,I would like to remind you folks that all the bait and tackle shops around have new shipments for the season and now is the time to beat the crowds for some good deals. Hanging out at the tackle shop is a great way to learn new tactics and maybe find yourself a new honeyhole. Fishermen are by nature rather boastful about what they caught and usually let little hints slip about where they caught fish. Plus the employees at the shops are fishermen as well and want you to have a good time. If you don't know a lot about saltwater fishing they will be glad to provide you with tips on baits, rods, and where likely spots you can catch whatever you are after.

You can't beat local information folks. All of those King mackeral tournament guys have locals wherever they go that they can get info from. Over the years I have learned more by listening than any book can teach you! If you haven't made sure your rods and reels are ready, it's getting down to crunch time ya'll. Fire the boat up and check it over too. Oh, don't forget the trailer either.

On the hunting side Last Saturday was youth turkey day and I hope somebody took their kid out and got a bird. This Saturday is opening day for Mr. Longbeard and I'm counting the hours now! Folks be careful in the Turkey woods because nobody wears blaze orange and everybody is calling. Don't be a statistic! If you hear a bird, call him to you. Don't go to him! If he is within a 150 yards you can call him to you. The closer he gets,the softer you call. Well folks thats about it for this week, so be safe and take a kid with you!

Capt. David

About the author: Capt. David Baxley  Lifetime sportsman and fisherman. Fishing Topsail area for 13 years. Full time charter fishing guide specializing in Red drum and Flounder. Light tackle,shallow water,live bait fishing. Owner of Headhunter Outdoors Fishing Charters at Topsail Phone 910-329-0818.  Visit Davids web site at http://www.headhunteroutdoors.com.