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How to Rig a Slip Float for Inshore Fishing

Published On: October 2, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 149

A flat lay of various fishing gear on a wooden dock with a peaceful body of water and marsh in the background. The gear includes an open tackle box, several different sizes and colors of popping corks (chartreuse, orange, white, and black), and an assortment of live and artificial bait including shrimp and a small fish. In the distance, a redfish's tail is visible breaking the surface of the water, creating ripples. The warm light of a sunset or sunrise illuminates the scene.

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Beginner’s Guide to Popping Cork Sizes and Colors

Published On: September 23, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 188

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Speckled Trout Showdown: Top Techniques for Landing Specs in Topsail

Published On: September 13, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 88

An overhead view of an angler on a flats boat casting a line into the clear, shallow Intracoastal Waterway near Topsail Island, as a large school of fish swims beneath the boat.

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Why Fall Is Prime Time for Fishing Around Topsail Island

Published On: August 30, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 262

An angler in a skiff casts a light tackle spinning rod into the calm backwaters of Topsail Island, surrounded by marsh grass at sunset.

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Inshore Insider: Mastering Light Tackle Techniques in Topsail’s Backwaters

Published On: August 19, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 312

An angler in a small boat is fishing for flounder in the shallow, clear waters of the Intracoastal Waterway near North Topsail, with the coastline and high-rise buildings in the background.

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Flounder Fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway Near North Topsail

Published On: August 13, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 390

An angler in waders gently releases a red drum back into the calm, shallow waters of a coastal North Carolina marsh at sunset, emphasizing responsible catch and release.

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Catch and Release Tips for Sustainable Fishing in Coastal NC

Published On: July 27, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 318

A dramatic sunset over an inshore waterway with a boat and fisherman, as numerous fish leap from the water amidst swirling currents, illustrating a strong outgoing tide and active feeding.

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Understanding Tides and Weather for Inshore Fishing Success

Published On: July 21, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 343

A fisherman proudly displays a large 'doormat' flounder, showcasing a successful catch from a Topsail fishing trip.

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Flounder Fanatics: Your Guide to Gigging and Hooking Doormats in Topsail

Published On: July 14, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 337

A redfish being sight fished from a skiff in the clear, shallow waters of Topsail, NC.

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Sight Fishing Secrets: Spotting and Stalking Your Catch in Topsail’s Clear Waters

Published On: June 30, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 206

A young angler on a boat in the waters of Topsail Island successfully lands a large red drum, with a white bucket full of live bait sitting at his feet.

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Bait School: Choosing and Using the Best Live Baits for Topsail Success

Published On: June 25, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 370

An angler on a full moon fishing trip, silhouetted against the bright moonlight as they cast a line from a boat.

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Full Moon Fishing: Myths, Legends, and Results

Published On: June 19, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 379

A smiling fishing guide and a proud father help a young boy hold up a fish he caught during a guided fishing trip.

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More Than a Catch: What to Expect on Your Guided Fishing Adventure

Published On: June 16, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 407

A Red Drum fish swims in the clear, shallow waters of Topsail, with the words "Topsail.Fish" at the bottom.

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Red Drum Riches: Unlocking the Secrets to Catching Reds in Topsail Sound

Published On: June 12, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 461

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Topsail’s Summer Fishing Forecast: What’s Biting and Where to Find Them!

Published On: June 9, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 486

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Beating the Crowds: The Perks of a Mid-Week Topsail Fishing Getaway

Published On: June 5, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 623

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From Novice to Angler: Making the Most of Your First Topsail Fishing Charter

Published On: May 29, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 1283

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How to Rig a Slip Float for Inshore Fishing

Beginner’s Guide to Popping Cork Sizes and Colors

Speckled Trout Showdown: Top Techniques for Landing Specs in Topsail

Why Fall Is Prime Time for Fishing Around Topsail Island

Inshore Insider: Mastering Light Tackle Techniques in Topsail’s Backwaters

Flounder Fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway Near North Topsail

Catch and Release Tips for Sustainable Fishing in Coastal NC

Understanding Tides and Weather for Inshore Fishing Success

Flounder Fanatics: Your Guide to Gigging and Hooking Doormats in Topsail

Sight Fishing Secrets: Spotting and Stalking Your Catch in Topsail’s Clear Waters

Bait School: Choosing and Using the Best Live Baits for Topsail Success

Full Moon Fishing: Myths, Legends, and Results

More Than a Catch: What to Expect on Your Guided Fishing Adventure

Red Drum Riches: Unlocking the Secrets to Catching Reds in Topsail Sound

Topsail’s Summer Fishing Forecast: What’s Biting and Where to Find Them!

Beating the Crowds: The Perks of a Mid-Week Topsail Fishing Getaway

From Novice to Angler: Making the Most of Your First Topsail Fishing Charter

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How to Rig a Slip Float for Inshore Fishing

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