[Got Fish?]

Looking to do some Speck fishing 12/18-12/22 at Oak Island. Planning on using MirrOLures. I've never fished for Specks, but assuming I should go to the west end of the Island and in the marsh areas of the Intercoastal?? Would love some guidance.

 

[speckhunter80]

Fish them as slow as you can and then slow down even more.

 

[Got Fish?]

Fish them as slow as you can and then slow down even more.

Any twitching or action?


Also do they feed in and around reeds like reds and black drum?

 

[757_Fisherman]

I was talking to a guy who fishes in NC on the sound side, and he was telling about how they rig gulps for Specks. He said instead of using a jig head; use a DOA weighted hook. I've been looking for a set-up like that on web and can't find it. Any help?

 

[speckhunter80]

Reeds???... you mean Spartina and Juncus. That would be a little to shallow. Specks don't root for food like drum do. That is why there head/mouth is designed differently. As to imparting an action, the colder the water the less action you impart.

 

[Ghostrider]

River rig with a bead next to the weight...use a gulp shrimp...throw it out and let the tide take it up and down the waterway or lockwood river...not much work and the fish tear into it

 

[Got Fish?]

Reeds???... you mean Spartina and Juncus. That would be a little to shallow. Specks don't root for food like drum do. That is why there head/mouth is designed differently. As to imparting an action, the colder the water the less action you impart.

Yeah thats what I meant, not sure why I said reeds. Thank You! I will tell you guys how I do.

 

[757_Fisherman]

I was talking to a guy who fishes in NC on the sound side, and he was telling about how they rig gulps for Specks. He said instead of using a jig head; use a DOA weighted hook. I've been looking for a set-up like that on web and can't find it. Any help?

 

[BlaineO]

757_Fisherman:

He may be using DOA pinch weights. They have "legs" that wrap around the hook shank. You can cut them to make a lighter weight for shallower water or a quieter landing. They also come in different colors.

Blaine