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Coastal NC has a very diverse inshore fishery. We are fortunate to have the Pamlico Sound to our northeast and the Cape Fear River to our south. The Pamlico Sound is a nursery for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. We also have a great striped bass fishery in NC. There are so many coastal rivers and creeks along out coast that harbor large numbers of game fish. We have many clear water flats in the New Hanover County area that harbor 100s of redfish year round. The winter is the best time of year to target large schools of redfish in crystal clear water. These fish readily take a soft plastic presented correctly in front of their nose. They will hit topwater year around except during our coldest days.

August and September are our best months to catch old drum in the Pamlico Sound and its tributaries. "Old drum" as they are called are redfish that are 40 pounds or more. Each year they spread out in the Pamlico Sound and spawn. Most are caught using cut mullet and menhaden but they can be taken on artificials as well.

2011 IFA Redfish Tour Surf City, NC Champs

Capt Ren and Hurricane Drew are back to back IFA Surf City Champs. With the win we secured the 2011 IFA Redfish Tour Atlantic Division Team of the Year for the third year in a row.

2010 IFA Cabelas National Team of the Year

                                               OUR CAPTAINS
Captain Rennie Clark Jr has been fishing the coastal waters of NC for thirty one years.  Captain Ren is one of the most successful professional redfish anglers in the country. He has fished professional redfish tournaments from North Carolina to Louisiana. Capt Ren and his fishing partner Hurricane Drew have compiled three IFA Redfish Tour Atlantic Division Titles in a row (2009, 2010, 2011). They Captured the IFA Redfish Tour "Cabelas National Team of the Year" title in 2010.  Capt Ren's experience fishing coastal waters all up and down the east coast has given him the ability to find fish under any conditions even in new waters. Whether it comes to catching striped bass, redfish, trout, or any of our other coastal game fish you can count on Captain Ren to put you on them. Tournament Trail Charters offers inshore/near shore charters in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Topsail Beach, Bald Head Island, and Southport. Rest assured whether you are a seasoned fly angler or a beginner you will have a great day on the water.

Capt. Shannon is a seasoned fisherwoman and outdoors enthusiast. At a very young age she learned to hunt and fish on and around the Pamlico Sound. She knows our local waters in the Wrightsville and Carolina Beach area very well. Whether you are looking for a family day on the water or some family friendly fishing she is your captain. Trips for Dolphin and bird watching, shell hunting, sunset cruises, eco tours, and rides to Masonboro Island are also available. Come experience the best of the Cape Fear region with Captain Shannon.

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