Beach week is probably one of my favorite weeks of the year to spend with the family in North Carolina. The fishing has evolved for me over the 15 years we’ve been coming here. I’ve done plenty of surf casting with the fly rod for reds and trout and have ventured into the spartina backwaters on kayaks. But, as the kids have taken to fishing, I’ve been able to slow it down some and focus on doing some simple pier fishing for spots; essentially the equivalent to bluegills in the bass pond. It’s fun for the kids and nice to spend the time. Of course one rod will always be hooked with a carolina-rigged mud minnow in case that red or flounder comes cruising by us. This summer Jack-Bo caught a black drum, which was pretty cool. I didn’t even know what it was, but it put up a great little fight for Jack. Next year, I think we try to rent the boat. The kids will be ready!
