Cobia, a fish with an attitude! By Dr. Bogus Ling, cabio, lemonfish, crab-eater, flathead, black salmon, black kingfish, sergeant fish and, runner are among the many monikers of this prized, hard fighting and tasty fish. “This is a peculiar looking critter,” explains Capt. Ron McPherson, operator of Highlander Charters (Atlantic Beach, NC), “they actually… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: May 2013
Pier Fishing for Blackfin Tuna!
Pier fishing for tuna! By Dr. Bogus (Richard Ehrenkaufer, PhD) Maurilio Marquez is a construction worker from Cary who has enjoyed fishing in Emerald Isle for the last 18-years. Marquez, who started king mackerel fishing just six-years ago may have already had his best season, and it’s only April. Equipped with his new Shimano reel… Read more »
Spanish Tricks
Spanish Tricks, by Dr. Bogus Pier fishing: Typically, the Spanish mackerel return in a blitz condition in early May and along Carolina’s Crystal Coast, and May Day has been synonymous with the return of the Spanish. This is however fairly remarkable, since barely a decade ago, the fishery was on the verge of collapse from… Read more »