Change of Pace

Welcome back and thanks for tuning in to another blog post presented by Marker23 Guide Service. My name is Captain Ozzy and I am a full time guide on Topsail Island NC, how ever for the next two weeks I am doing something a little different. Instead of running charters on Topsail Island for redfish, trout and flounder, I have left the sand flats and traveled north to the Roanoke river. I will be fishing out of Weldon NC, primarily targeting striped bass AKA rock fish. Weldon is known as the rockfish capitol of the world! There is a large migration of striped bass that travel up the Roanoke river to spawn. The angling Opportunities targeting these fish while in transit are endless. While there is great top water, Fly, and jig fishing to be had, this not a fishery that you want to miss out on. In this particular fishery 50-100 fish are not uncommon! This is a great opportunity for new fly and spin anglers to perfect their skills as well as an awesome chance for experienced anglers to catch the fish of a life time. The methods we use to catch these fish vary from drifting, anchoring, or using a trolling motor to assist the drift. All of these techniques are done in 15-20 foot of fast moving water, which make for a great fight! This would be a great change of pace for any angler and memory you wont forget.