Fishing Reports by Capt. Richard Bennett

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Period Ending June 3, 2004 Hello Folks, Sorry it's been a while since my last report, but I have been too busy fishing...at least that is my excuse. The good news is the big flounder have moved in and are being caught with regularity. Red drum ac more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Week Ending May 21, 2004 For the Period Ending May21, 2004: Hi everyone, Fishing is good to great just about wherever you choose to fish. A bit unusual is the inshore fishing for flounder and red drum, which while not bad, is spotty. The fish more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Week Ending May 10, 2004 Report for the Week Ending May 10, 2004: Hi Everyone, Fishing is hot!!! The spanish have turned on in big numbers and big size. The flounder have started their bite as have the red drum. Small spring kings are near sho more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Week Ending April 30, 2004 For the Week Ending April 30, 2004: On Friday, April 30, the bonito really showed up in large numbers for the first time this year; crashing bait and putting on a show. Water temperatures continue to inch upward and th more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Week Ending April 18, 2004 Hello everyone, Fishing has been good and getting better nearly every day. The water slow to warm has finally hit and passed that magical 60 degree mark and the fish are responding. The bonito action is not as hot as i more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Week Ending April 11, 2004 Hi folks, It's time for another up date on what is and what is not going one this early spring. Spring fishing has been slow to get into full swing, but that could change at any hour. I guess that is what makes it so in more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Good Fishing Just Over the Next Wave March 28, 2004 Greetings everyone! It has been a long winter, but finally things are showing signs that spring fishing is right about to explode. Sea water temps nearshore are in the 57-58 range and inshore more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Period Ending December 17, 2003 Period Ending December 17, 2003; Hi Folks, Before I give my fishing report, I just wanted to tell everyone I hope they have a great holiday season. The Rod-Man has had a wonderful year and we are still catching more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Week Ending December 7, 2003 Hi Folks, For those of you who missed the arrival, winter is here. Not too bad, but certainly chilly. Water temps are in the mid 50's inshore and that is perfect for trout, drum, tautog and more. Now here's my report. more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach to Cape Fear River - Period ending November 30, 2003 Report for the period ending November 30, 2003: Inshore: The word here is trout. We are getting some nice catches of specks, but with all trout fishing you have to pay the price...patience. You may sit in a good s more...
Capt. Richard Bennett - Wrightsville Beach