North Carolina - Pamlico Sound
You don't need to go offshore for big-game fishing. Just explore the vast Pamlico Sound estuary and you'll encounter red drum to 50 pounds, ready to provide all the combat you can handle. Small boaters can find peaceful, flat water along the shorelines near the mouths of the Neuse and Pamlico Rivers, where the big fish come to feed. If you have enough boat or the wind is down, try the reefs and shoals in the Sound. You'll need heavy tackle and endurance to outfight these monsters. Capt. Gary Dubiel, 252-249-1520; specfever.com

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Guide's Tips
Species: Red Drum
Guide: Gary Dubie; specfever.com; 252-249-1520
Rig Specifics: Spinning rod with 8-pound-test using soft plastics.
Quick Tip: You'll find fish right around 4 feet deep.
Where to Fish: The west side of the sound is the best.

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Photos From Pamlico Sound