Unlike other areas on the Carolina coast, the Pamlico has only slight tide shifts, which changes the way anglers fish for Reds. I suggest targeting structures like docks, bridges, and other places where baitfish are likely to be found. Grass beds, oyster beds, and river edges should also be on your list of prime areas.
Fishing for the bigger Reds in late summer, like mid-August, can be an angler’s dream, with the big bulls reaching well beyond the slot size. Your best bet for rigs is a good popping cork with a topwater lure. Make sure to beef up the strength of both your line and leader. These fish are huge and have a pull you’ll not soon forget. Stay alert with your drag every minute your lure is in the water, and be ready to work the drag as the fight begins.
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