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A vibrant split image showcasing the dual appeal of Topsail Island in autumn. On the left, a lively outdoor festival scene with a banner reading "Autumn With Topsail Festival Oct. 17 - 19, 2025" under a large oak tree, featuring artisan tents, a stage with live music, and diverse crowds. On the right, a serene sunset over a marshy creek with a kayaker fishing, and a ghostly redfish silhouette swimming beneath the water, highlighting the prime fall fishing. A bridge is visible in the distance over the water.

Published On: October 10, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 47

Inshore view from a small fishing boat of an angler standing up, fighting a fish with a bent rod, set against a calm, marshy Topsail estuary backdrop under an autumn sky.

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Fall Frenzy: Why Autumn is Prime Time for Trophy Fish in Topsail

Published On: October 10, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 6

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How to Rig a Slip Float for Inshore Fishing

Published On: October 2, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 148

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: 87

A side-by-side collage showing the evolution of fishing. The left panel is a black-and-white photo of people fishing off a rustic wooden pier with simple rods. The right panel is a vibrant color photo of three men fishing from a modern, high-tech boat with advanced equipment.

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Historic Fishing Culture on Topsail Island: Then and Now

Published On: September 5, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 217

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 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: 389

Inshore fishing on a Topsail Island marsh with a fish on the line.

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July 2025 Fishing Report Summary

Published On: August 9, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 304

A split image contrasting inshore and offshore fishing. On the left, a small boat sits in calm, shallow marsh waters. On the right, a large fishing boat cuts through choppy, deep ocean waves.

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Offshore vs Inshore Fishing: Which is Right for You Around Topsail Island?

Published On: August 1, 2025By Topsail FishViews: 91

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