Hi Folks, Yeah, you read it right. Today in 81 degree water we caught 3 nice trout on finger mullet. Good eating tonight. Water temps are very warm and early morning fishing is by far the best. Here's my report: INSHORE: Flounder, reds and yes trout are biting inshore. Live bait is plentiful in the form of finger mullet and poagies. Best tide has been the falling tide. NEAR SHORE: Spanish mackerel continue to please. Most fish are hitting clarkspoons on a #1 planer. Tide is not an issue as long as it is moving. OFFSHORE: Kings and mahi are biting from 10 miles out. A few sails have shown up giving hope for some hot action this July. Cigar minnows, ballyhoo and live bait slow trolled work best. GULFSTREAM: Bigger mahi (than in closer), some wahoo and blackfin tuna are biting. Some billfish are getting into the act as well. Cape Fear River: The river is giving up all three of the main fishes: reds, flounder and trout. UPCOMING: Big holiday weekend coming up. Be careful on the water and OUT of the water. Until next time…LET'S GO FISHING!!! Capt. Rick Bennett www.rod-man.com www.custom-fishingrods.com [email protected] 910-520-7661