Coastal Angler Magazine | November 2025 | Coastal North Carolina Edition by Coastal Angler Magazine

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PULLEY RIDGE: e O shore Fisherman’s

There’s remote, and then there’s Pulley Ridge. Sitting over 100 miles o! the coast of Florida, this underwater plateau is where the Gulf of Mexico drops into the deep blue, and it’s earned a legendary reputation as one of the most productive, and challenging, shing destinations in the U.S.

By Astrid deGruchy

If you’re heading out there, you’ll need a serious o!shore machine. ink a 47’ Freeman or a Viking, something that can handle the long run and unpredictable Gulf conditions. is isn’t a trip for small center consoles or light tackle. Last time we were out there, we loaded up with PENN Fathom electrics paired with PENN Ally Electric rods & PENN International 50 VISX ready to drop into depths that test both your gear and your patience.

Using chicken rigs, we hauled in vermillion and yellow snappers in over 500 . of water that lled the box, but Pulley Ridge has a wild side where giant groupers and the occasional “what-the-heck-is-that” monsters lurk in the dark.

Pulley Ridge isn’t just another shing trip, it’s a rite of passage. e distance, the depth, the unknown, it all adds up to one of those bucket-list adventures every angler should do once in their life, especially with a crew of buddies who live for the chase. While you’re out there, you can even make a stop at the Dry Tortugas, another incredible o!shore destination rich in history and beauty.

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TWO SIDES OF THE CHEROKEE

Trout Fishing the Wild Waters of East Tennessee

By Julie Graham

The Cherokee National Forest o!ers some of the best freestone trout shing in the Southeast. Spanning 650,000 acres across the Southern Appalachians, it’s the largest block of public land in Tennessee and it’s divided neatly in two by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On the north side, mountain streams tumble through hemlock hollows toward Cosby. To the south, the waters of Citico Creek cut deep through wilderness ridges near the Unicoi Mountains. Together, they showcase the Cherokee’s range. From roadside creeks to backcountry runs, the forest o!ers anglers a taste of freestone Tennessee trout water.

Cosby Creek: Northern Solitude

Below the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundary, Cosby Creek winds through the community of Cosby, Tennessee, o!ering accessible trout

water without the added park permit. ese lower stretches are regularly stocked by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and can provide productive shing throughout spring and fall. While access is somewhat limited, anglers will nd several bridges and pull-o!s along Highway 32 where they can wade in. e streambed is rocky and slick, with plenty of boulder pockets and undercut banks—good traction and careful footing are essential. Expect stocked rainbows with the occasional brown trout.

Inside the Park, the Cosby Campground section is ideal for bank shing and light wading, especially for those who prefer easy access close to trails and picnic areas. Brook trout dominate the upper reaches, while rainbows hold in the deeper pools below.

Citico Creek: Wilderness Water

To the south, Citico Creek drains more than 20,000 acres of rugged country on the western edge of the Cherokee. Fed by the north and south forks rising in the Unicoi Mountains, Citico o!ers a blend of stocked and wild trout water—ideal for anglers who like a mix of easy access and adventure.

e TWRA regularly stocks Citico from Little Citico Creek to the Citico Creek Wilderness boundary, while the upper forks hold self-sustaining populations of wild rainbows and browns.

e Cherohala Skyway marks the southern edge of the Citico Creek watershed, and just driving it is worth the trip—sweeping vistas, ery fall colors, and the sound of water around every bend.

Fall Fishing Tips

Autumn is prime time on both sides of the Cherokee National Forest. Water temperatures drop, trout feed hard before winter, and the hardwood ridges turn to ame.

• Match the Hatch: Early fall favors terrestrials; in November, go small with blue-winged olives, midges, and caddis emergers.

• Go Light: Clear, low ows call for 6X or 7X tippet and longer casts.

• Mind the Leaves: Dri leaves can snag a line—look for deeper pools below ri&es where trout hold under cover.

• Start Late: Cooler nights mean shing o en improves mid-morning as the water warms slightly.

For more information, including licensing regulations, visit the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at https://www.tn.gov/twra.html.

WRIGHTSVILLE

Ok, I’m just one of tens of millions of hard working, tax paying US CITIZENS that have had enough of this BS in our everyday lives, much less our inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing regulations dictated to us by non-elected bureaucrats. I’m going to skip all the politically correct verbiage and rip the Band-Aid off our current situation in this article.

Regarding our fisheries regulations, I think our state regulators are very similar to our national fisheries regulators, they are here to keep us divided. We as fisherman, both recreational and commercial, agree on a lot more than we realize. Bear in mind we were the original conservationist until the regulators got involved with the support of a lot of well-funded three and four letter agencies. These agencies dictated policies that were unsubstantiated by evidence, but more so by lobbyist and big money. For example, Gag grouper, and Red snapper. I have been commercial, charter, and recreational fishing offshore for more than 40 years, and I can honestly say I’ve never seen more American Red snapper and

Gag grouper than now. Yes, we saw a much larger class of Gag grouper decades ago, but the numbers are off the chain right now. The American Red snapper numbers have never been what they are now, yet we are told by regulators that they are endangered. I’m good friends with a lot of divers, commercial fisherman, and very savvy recreational anglers that will all tell you the same exact thing… They have never seen Gag grouper, and American red snapper numbers like they are currently witnessing.

This could be just one arm of the Bureaucratic octopus, BUT... What if, what if, the people that control these agencies (CREATING THE LAWS) reducing the limits and quotas for both recreational and commercial industries would be interested in buying the properties of the commercial and recreational fishermen by choking them out financially. Do these regulatory agencies receive funding from large companies (sometimes real estate companies) … would they like to purchase the property of these recreational angler related, and commercial fishing families??? These are properties owned by generations of fishermen before us and are worth more than just ill sought money.

If these agencies did the right thing, they would (at very minimum) properly survey these areas being regulated, with underwater film footage.

Prove to us you are telling us all the truth and…

Give us the ability to have a “tag system” for grouper and American red snapper similar to a deer stamp or a turkey stamp. You can catch “X” amount (of tagged fish) per year on whatever days you choose to go, and not a complete shutdown without accurate data and very narrow windows of days per year to fish.

How about flounder??? Whole other article… Something has got to give.

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Some cold weather usually has started to arrive, and the fish have pushed into their winter haunts and patterns by November. It’s probably one of my favorite times of the year to target Red drum, Speckled trout and Black drum. As we get into cold weather I’m throwing 17MR MirrOlures, Storm Shrimp and a variety of swim baits and concentrating on a little deeper water on cold mornings for specks and warm mud bottom in the afternoons. The popping cork really shines in November as well. I like to use 4Horsemen oval corks with a 1/8-ounce jig head. I usually fish a Saltwater

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Assassin curly tail on the jig head. Every creek and bay in coastal NC has potential in November. Especially if there is some 4’+ deep water close by. They can be picky some days on color and presentation, so take your time and fish slowly.

I get real excited about the Red drum in the winter. We have Reds holding on stumps and structure in the creeks and a biomass of fish on the beachfronts most years. Schools will break off these biomasses and come inside the salty marsh areas and hang around for days and weeks. The water is clear and the sight fishing really ramps up. I like to throw a 1/8-ounce weedless swim bait hook with a 4” Saltwater Assassin Sea Shad at these fish. 1/4-ounce spoon will get the job done as well. One word of advice though, DO NOT GO PRESSURE these fish daily. I see that mistake happen every single year with some of our guides. Find 7 or 8 different groups of fish to bounce around to. They are always ready to bite if you do that.

I will be throwing cut shrimp to the Black drum and they can be found almost anywhere, but, finding them can be tricky. Docks on the ICW, way up the creeks and rivers in stump fields, deep oyster rock and low current areas all can and will hold them. Lots and lots of casting and moving is involved in finding the blacks. Once you find a few areas, those areas will usually produce year after year. I like to use side scan while looking for the blacks. They can’t hide from that.

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Fishing for the Future

On a sunny Friday in Swansboro, volunteers from the CCA NC Onslow Bay Chapter welcomed 117 kids and their parents to the annual Fishing for the Future tournament. Each child, ages 4–16, received new Penn spinning combos and swag buckets before heading out to fish. Eastern Regional Director Stuart Creighton said the event aims to teach kids about responsible stewardship while having fun on the water.

Lines were in the water Saturday morning of October 4th, as participants fished from shore, waded the marshes or fished from a boat or kayak. Catches were reported throughout the day from 31 different young anglers. Outstanding anglers were recognized:

Grayson Moon (11) – 19” speckled trout

Ozzie Cordero (10) and Van Cordero (7) – 28” red drum

Sofia Grantham (7) – 17.5” flounder

Allison Hall (5) – 15” lizardfish

Nash Anderson (4) 17.25” flounder

Outstanding anglers in the 13 and older age group were also recognized: Gavin Plocica (15) – 13.75” lizardfish

Gabriella Larson (14) 14.75” flounder

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For three decades, the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina (CCA NC) has led the fight to rebuild our declining fisheries. Part of our mission is to restore North Carolina’s recreational fishing heritage that made this state a destination for anglers. With your help, we can bring back the Spot runs of the fall, the Doormat Flounder laying in the shallows, and the legendary mornings catching big Gray Trout.

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CCA NC MILITARY TOURNAMENT

The Onslow Bay chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina holds two fishing tournaments annually in May and October to honor our military. The “Billy Burch Wide Open” Military Appreciation Tournament was held on October 24-25, 2025.

Onslow Bay CCA is blessed to have great members and boat captains who donate their boats, fuel, tackle, and time to get our Veterans on the water and catch some fish. Their goal is for Veterans to merely show up and everything else is provided for the competition. Through the supportive military-friendly Onslow community, the Onslow Bay CCA Military Appreciation Tournaments continue to grow a network of generous donors who make the events possible.

CCA NC was founded in 1989 and is a community of conservationists and recreational anglers working to promote sound management of public trust marine and estuarine resources of North Carolina, and to protect those resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

Until the mid-20th century, healthy, thriving fisheries were still a source of sustenance, even survival, for many in coastal North Carolina. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, public fishing in the region was nationally renowned. From all corners of the state and across the country, anglers made the pilgrimage to our coastal waters to

catch spot, striped bass, gray trout and other palatable species. Southern flounder, a North Carolina staple, were everywhere. Fast forward 50 years. The river herring fishery has collapsed. The legendary spot runs are gone. Gray trout and croaker, once abundant in Pamlico Sound, have been decimated by shrimp trawls. The public fishing seasons for striped bass and flounder have been drastically cut back due to declining stocks. The State of North Carolina is solely responsible for the policies that have led us to this moment.

We need your help. Your voice and your support can help ensure that outdated and inequitable policies are reformed, critical fish stocks are rebuilt, and our coastal fisheries are restored to health and abundance.

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CRYSTAL COAST

As the sun starts to set earlier and the warm days start to sneak away, most visitors to the Crystal Coast are already missing and longing for the warm days of Summer. However, for a select group of diehard anglers this is the time they anticipate and look forward to all year, Winter fishing on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina!

As the water temperatures drop and the cool winter air soaks in the area, it brings in many sought after species in big numbers. Let’s talk about these exciting species with the where, when, and how to catch them!

One of the greatest places to fish and highly anticipated by boaters and surf anglers is the Cape Lookout Rock Jetty, a beautiful scenic location near the Cape Lookout Light House. The Rock Jetty extends from the beach 2500 feet to the tip of the core banks. During the cold winter months this is your ticket to limits of Trout, Red Drum, Black Drum, Sheepshead and even the showing of Tautogs! Fishing the Jetty by boat can be as easy as casting a fresh shrimp or your favorite paddle tail from 20 yards out using medium light action rods and reels. Choosing your depth of water along the Jetty can determine the species you desire. In the shallows near the beach you can get your share of Trout and Red Drum, while moving to the mid-section of the rocks in about 8-12 ft of water can bring home limits of big black drum and Sheepshead! Another fun option is surf fishing the Jetty by truck or on foot, taking the ferry there for a fun day. Either way, fishing the Cape Rock Jetty is a sure win for Winter anglers.

The Beaches of the Crystal Coast will also provide some great action on late season Spanish and King Mackerel, while fishing the inlet or turning basin can provide delicious Sea mullet, Puffers, and Grey Trout.

For the more adventurous Anglers, November is the perfect month to head offshore and chase that citation Wahoo, Tuna, Sail fish or spend the day tugging on delicious bottom fish such as Black Sea bass, Vermillion Snapper, Grouper and Trigger fish from the deep. You want to be in 70 to 130 ft of water using cut squid on a “Chicken Rig“.

With a bit of determination and some quality cold weather gear you can be sure to fill your freezers up. I hope everyone gets their fun November Winter fishing in with some great catches. We are always here to help with any questions you feel that can add to your success! We look forward to hearing from all of you.

Until next time, Best Fishes!

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Sail On...

By Will Schmidt

Sail!sh are known as the fastest !sh on the planet, but they o er more than blazing speed to those who chase them o Florida’s east coast, such as I did on a recent !shing excursion. Spectacular surface bites and astonishing acrobatics make these !sh a coveted catch for even the most experienced anglers. For !rst timers, it’s an adrenaline !led !ght that will stick with you long a er the !sh swims back into the cobalt blue Atlantic. is trip was special for a few reasons. First, we had rising country star Ben Gallaher (IG: @Ben_Gallaher) with us. Ben is an avid outdoorsman and bass !sherman, but he had never caught a saltwater !sh. I was also excited to !sh with some new friends, Capt. Geoge Gozdz of “Unfathomed” (IG: @captgeorgegozdz) and Chris Bishop, VP of marketing at Yo-Zuri (iG: @Yozuri_Lures).

A er just a short run o Port St Lucie, we set our spread, and I could sense any strikes would likely be dramatic. e water was crystal clear and glass at giving us a great view of any action. e !rst !sh in, came crashing into the spread chasing and slashing at a bait with its bill. Unfortunately, as aggressively as it came in, it turned and retreated without eating.

As we reset the spread anticipation grew to !nd Ben’s !rst saltwater adversary. Fortunately, another sail came in a smashed the right rigger. However, it ran right at us, and we were never able to get tight. Undaunted, we set up again. Soon all the baits were nervously darting on the surface. e le atline erupted as the sail slashed, splashed and devoured the bait. Ben was on, and this !sh leapt and twirled with all the acrobatics of a Cirque du Soleil show. ere was still another to eat and moments later we doubled up. Both !sh cooperated with plenty of arial antics and a er a good !ght we had both !sh to the boat. To say Ben was pumped to land his !rst bill!sh is an understatement. Amped up with adrenaline and ready for more he could only beam with an ear-to-ear grin and say “let’s go!”

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Fall !shing o of Port St Lucie o ers warm water and a hot bite without having to battle high winds and cold temperatures o en associated with winter sail!sh !shing in Florida.. Moreover, it’s not di&cult at all. We were simply bump trolling large, bridled thread!ns. Bridling helps the bait last longer and doesn’t allow for the hook to turn into the thread!n causing a missed strike. Our tackle was medium Penn Carnage rods with Authority reels lined with Yo-Zuri Super Braid topped with Yo-Zuri’s Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader. ese setups gave us the sensitivity to feel the “eat” and the stealthiness to fool even the most cautious of !sh in these clear conditions. On your next trip don’t rush past these exciting sails, stop for some fun acrobatic action.

Will Schmidt is a seasoned tournament angler who has been writing about shing for more than two decades. Follow Will on Instagram @saltynstrong.

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Anglers from around the world come to the U.S. Virgin Islands to !sh our incredible turquoise waters for trophy blue marlin, black!n tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi. And with no passport required for U.S. citizens, it’s easy to plan your next !shing trip. Whether you want to set o on a crewed charter complete with a professional captain or prefer to simply cast a line from one of our scenic white-sand beaches, get ready to reel in the big one. Plus, many out!tters can customize your trip to include thrilling underwater activities like snorkeling.

O the island of St. Croix choose your own adventure, whether you’re looking to !sh o shore for mahi-mahi, wahoo, king!sh, tuna and blue marlin, or nearshore for tarpon, snapper, mackerel, rainbow runner and jacks. Seasoned crews who have been !shing the waters of USVI for decades will take you on customizable charters in search of catching your trophy !sh of a lifetime. Some out!tters o er complimentary !sh cleaning services, so all you have to do is throw your coveted catch on the grill or in the pan!

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Surrounded by pristine blue waters, it’s no surprise that fresh seafood is a delicious part of nature’s bounty in USVI. You’ll !nd plenty of seafood-focused restaurants, from elegant !ne dining to laid-back waterfront eateries. Some out!tters even o er a stop at a seaside restaurant as part of their !shing excursions.

A PRO TOP FIVE LURES FOR FALL BASS— AND WHEN TO THROW ’EM

When the leaves start to turn and the water temps dip, bass anglers know what time it is—the fall feed. Bass are chasing bait like crazy, and it’s one of the best times of year to put big !sh in the boat. e trick is knowing what to throw as the season shi s. Here are !ve proven fall baits that will help you stay on the bite no matter what the lake throws at you.

Spinnerbait: Few baits scream “fall” like a spinnerbait. When the wind picks up and shad push shallow, it’s hard to beat a double willow blade ashing through the chop. e ash and thump imitate a school of eeing bait!sh, and hungry bass can’t resist. Target windy points, creek mouths, and shallow ats anywhere the bait’s getting pushed around.

Lipless Crankbait: is one’s all about covering water. Fall bass are constantly on the move, and a lipless crank lets you !nd ’em fast. Burn it over grass, rip it free when it hangs up, and hold on! at reaction bite is what fall !shing’s all about. Red or chrome patterns are money this time of year, especially when bass are chasing shad.

TECHNIQUES

Jerkbait: Once the water clears and the temps drop into the 60s, it’s jerkbait season. Work it with a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, and you’ll mimic dying bait!sh to perfection. is lure shines around suspended bass that hang

o points or creek channels.

THE BEST RED LURES

RJust be patient. Sometimes the bite comes right when you least expect it, on that long pause. Squarebill Crankbait & Swimbait: To round out your fall lineup, keep a squarebill and a swimbait on deck. A squarebill is your go-to for shallow cover stumps, rocks, laydowns, anywhere bass are ambushing bait in the backs of creeks. Meanwhile, a so or hard-bodied swimbait is ideal when you’re around big !sh feeding on larger forage. Slow-roll it through bait schools or along creek channels for some of the biggest bass of the year.

Fall is all about !nding the bait, and these !ve lures all mimic shad in their own way. Whether you’re slow-rolling a spinnerbait through wind-blown banks or ripping a lipless crank across a at, the !sh are feeding and it’s your job to get in on the action. Grab a few of these baits, follow the shad, and enjoy one of bass !shing’s most exciting seasons!

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ed!sh are one of the most sought a er game !sh by inshore !shermen from Texas to the Carolinas. ey are great !ghters; they are great tasting; and they are perfect for sight !shing because they love super shallow water. Red!sh are part of the drum family and have four nostrils. is tells us that scent is their chosen sense while searching for food in dark and murky water.

e best red!sh lure that I have ever used is the 3-inch Berkeley Gulp! Shrimp. Berkeley Gulp! products are the smelliest baits that I have ever smelled and red!sh love them. ere are probably other stinky baits that work, but I haven’t found one that is comparable to Gulp! products. e best colors are anything with brown and gold glitter. Rootbeer and new penny are the best choices. e second best lure for catching red!sh is the gold or copper weedless spoon. ese are great search baits when you cannot see the red!sh. A slow retrieve with almost constant contact with the bottom is the way to !sh these lures. ese lures are exceptional for casting. ey cast a mile and let you cover a lot of water as you search for the schools of red!sh in the shallows.

e third best lure for red!sh are 3- and 4-inch paddletails rigged weedless. is is another great search bait for covering large areas of water. You will want to retrieve your paddletail in a similar way to your spoons. Make sure to bounce it o the bottom as you slowly retrieve it.

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ovember is almost a completely unique month of the year. We’ll start getting the !rst real cold fronts, and this will pile the bait on temp breaks. Structure on the bottom will certainly hold the grouper and snapper on the bottom, but pay attention to the recorder and the marks in the mid water column. ese marks can be a number of the targets we’re looking for. Black!n are a given during the month of November, but it’s “go time” for wahoo and yellow!n. e bait can stand colder water than the pelagics. is is one of their biggest defensive strategies, and why you should have a (realistic) jig ready that can !sh 75-150 feet deep around the bait balls because the surface water will likely be as much as a few degrees warmer that the surface water due to the cold wind blowing overhead. Keep live baits out on circle hooks and ourocarbon and try to get some lower in the water column. ese live baits are black!n bombs ready to go o , but I am always drawn to the bottom in search for the grouper and snapper. Some of these same live baits or frozen cigs and sardines on the correct jigs (hint, hint) are irresistible to the !sh I’m really looking for. I want the big grouper and snapper bite. When you !sh the correct baits using the correct presentation, you’re not asking them to eat it, you’re MAKING them eat it! BAM! is is also African pompano candy. e jig in the mid to lower part of the water column is deadly, but if there’s no bites !shing it deeper and deeper all the way to the bottom, bring it up to the surface and repeat the process.

A trolling motor will really help in this controlled dri , keeping the bow forward into the wind and/or current. is will keep the light line out back and the baits on or near the bottom slightly back depending on the current. is is the bottom line: bag the trolling crap, post up on stacks of bait with dedicated crew for the light line and/or jig and dedicated crew on the bottom to generate groceries in the cooler. is is my kind grocery shopping.

Learn the drill of how to !sh the entire water column nice and quiet with beautiful baits and tactics for results. Dress with proper !tting foul weather gear and take plenty of photos and videos you can enjoy for years to come.

Learn more from Tim Barefoot on his YouTube channel and at barefootcatsandtackle.com.

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