Segment 4, April 6th, 2024

It’s the opening day of Trout Season and the Carolina Outdoors is covering this great tradition.  However it is also the start of the Striper Run that is beginning on the Roanoke River near Weldon, NC.  Matthew Wallin works with the Coastal Conservation Association- North Carolina (CCA-NC).  He comes onto the program with host Bill Bartee & gives us an update.

Show Highlights:

• Shad are moving up the coastal rivers with the stripers after them on their spawning run.
  
• Weldon, NC is where these fish converge in April and May
  
• Top Water action in the mornings and evenings should be great
  
• There is no-keep in effect this season.
  
• Single, barbless hooks are used to keep the pressure off the fish
  

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

Weldon is called the “Rockfish capitol” in recognition of the striper nickname & their prevalence during the run

The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.  Get a 7 weight fly rod & take on a striper by casting a Clouser Minnow with a sink tip fly line.