Fisherman's Post

09/16/2026

Steve and Billy, of PA, doubled up on bluefish in the Hickory Point area on Spook Jr. topwaters. They were fishing with Capt. Hugh Sutton of Pungo Charters.

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09/15/2026

Catch this highlight from our exclusive Bonus Podcast with Capt. Ian Killefer! 🎣

The conversation moves to early fall red drum inside the inlet, specifically focusing on dock fishing (especially where grass meets the pylons) and grass line fishing (with feeder creeks working as entrance and exit ramps).

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09/14/2026

Mason Yohe, of Wilmington, doubled up on hogfish using squid while 40 miles offshore of Wrightsville Beach.

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09/13/2026

What a finish to the tournament season! 🏆🎣 The Trail Championship brought impressive fish to the scales and plenty of excitement.

Take a look through the photos, tag the faces you recognize, and help us celebrate everyone who made the championship such a memorable event! 👏🐟

09/13/2026

Hard work on the water paid off! 🎣

Congratulations to all of the winners and top finishers at the 2026 Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge! From championship plaques to prize checks, these anglers earned their place in the spotlight after an unforgettable weekend of red drum fishing!!

The Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge officially wrapped up our 2026 Inshore Trail! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who fished with us throughout the trail this year. We appreciate all of the support, competition, and memories made along the way. 🎣

Now it’s time to switch gears and head into our Surf Series! 🌊 We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out on the beach and, of course, we’ll see y’all again next year for another season of the Inshore Trail!

09/13/2026

Red drum, big catches, and even bigger smiles! 🎣 Check out some of the great catches and familiar faces from the scales!

Tag yourself, your fishing buddies, and anyone you spot in the photos. Thanks to everyone who came out and made another Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge one to remember! 👏

09/13/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Inshore Trail! Congratulations to everyone who battled it out throughout the season and earned their spot in the final standings. 👏

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who fished with us this trail! We truly appreciate your support, sportsmanship, and making each event one to remember.

Now, it’s time for the Trail Championship! We’re looking forward to seeing the Top 10 anglers tomorrow as they compete for the championship title! 🏆

Thanks again for fishing with us, and we can’t wait to see y’all back out there next year! 🎣

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09/12/2026

The results are in! Here are the official standings from the 2026 Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge! 🎣

A huge thank you to all of the anglers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who made this year’s tournament one to remember. Congratulations to our winners and everyone who battled their way onto the leaderboard after an incredible weekend chasing red drum!

Check out the final results below and join us in celebrating this year’s winners! 👏🐟