Tailing Tide Guide Service

29/01/2024

Planning to vacation on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina this Summer? Your trip just might line up perfectly with our June 29-30 Saltwater Fly Fishing School. Let the family go shopping or hang out at the beach while you become a better fly angler. 2 full days of indoor and outdoor instruction covering gear selection, flies, casting methods and finding/catching fish in the salt.

Check out our website for more details or to reserve your spot.

www.carolinaflyfishingacademy.com

29/01/2024

As we approach the end of January, I'm already excited about returning to the Roanoke River this spring.

In less than two months, I'll be floating down this wild river with clients, and enjoying the amazing fishery that is the Hickory Shad spawning run.

We are right in the middle of our winter Redfish season here on the coast, but I can't help thinking of what's next, as I order new 4wt sinking lines, tie up Shad flies, and imagine the fun to be had.

For some reason, Shad just don’t get the same love that Striped Bass receive on the Roanoke. I truly think anglers don’t know what they’re missing, as fishing for these aggressive, acrobatic fish is as fun as it gets.

I'll be up there March 21-26, so don't miss out on this limited opportunity to catch a bunch of awesome fish.

Check out my new blog post about this fishery here:

http://www.tailingtideguideservice.com/journal-2/returning-to-the-roanoke-early-spring-shad-run

13/01/2024

You'll either love me or hate me after this one.

I feel like I should post a trigger warning on this story, as I know I'm going to upset a few people. I've made the decision to go 100% catch and release on Redfish in 2024. I made this decision...

31/12/2023

Here it is folks. Thanks for the amazing support. Happy New Year!

http://www.tailingtideguideservice.com/journal-2/december-29th-2023

11/12/2023

Check it out!

Another Fall at the Cape has come and gone. We ran the beaches and inlets in search of fish, but in reality, there was so much more that made up our experiences. From sunrises to wild horses to...

04/12/2023

Latest Report is up on the website. As the fall season comes to a close, and we transition back to inshore, it's a bit of a bittersweet feeling. Take a look at what we got to experience during the month of November in the nearshore waters of the Crystal Coast.

Albie and Bull Redfish madness. Click the link.

Well, it looks like this might be my last big nearshore report for the fall of 2023. There are still some Albies around and we'll be chasing the big Bull Reds on and off through the winter, but my...

17/11/2023

Albies mid-season fishing report right here. A few words and a bunch of pics. Check it out!

I've already booked 23 days out of my 60 day Albie season for 2024. Give me a shout if you want to reserve some prime time dates before they're gone.

I feel like I'm always busy nowadays (not sure if that's good or bad), but October and November are definitely the busiest months for me. That being said, I wanted to post an update for our fall...

19/10/2023

I just posted a new fishing report showing some of the action from the first half of October. I hope you enjoy the images and words as much as I did putting it together.

TAILING TIDE GUIDE SERVICE

07/10/2023

Cool video one of my anglers put together of me catching an Albie on my Osmosis 6wt and Hatch Iconic 5+. Thanks Bud!

Had a wonderful 2 days fishing with John (https://mauserflyfishing.com) for False Albacore. We caught 7 on day one and 6 on day two. John caught this one on...

28/09/2023

This should be the new hero shot...the "slip and grin".

27/09/2023

Here's looking at you, kid.

26/09/2023

Splish splash...

24/09/2023

A little pre storm Albie action. Hopefully, it jumps back into full gear soon.

20/09/2023

Well, I think it's officially official that Albie season has started on the Crystal Coast. We had all you could want this week. I'm excited to be chasing these speedsters again.

18/09/2023

This crab tastes like EP Fiber and Craft Fur...gross!

17/09/2023

Why'd he go fly fishing?
For the hal-i-but.
Okay, lame joke, but you know what isn't lame? Sight casting to flounder in inches of water.

16/09/2023

Nearshore light tackle goodness.

14/09/2023

Looking forward to chasing these fish full time real soon. All the ingredients are falling into place for a great season. I was completely booked, but Oct 18-19, just opened up. That's prime time, so give me a shout if you'd like to go.

12/09/2023

I don't have my net, just lip 'em.

09/09/2023

All day every day...I wish.

07/09/2023

Hola senor caballa!

06/09/2023

Making fish late to the party.
"Jose, we're you been?"
"Sorry, I got caught."
"Again, bro?"

01/09/2023

Big bronze propeller.

31/08/2023

We're a little over a week away but its not too late to sign up. Our Sept 9-10th class coincides with the peak of the Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish run, along with the beginning of the Crystal Coast's world famous Albacore run. We'll cover all of these species along with the tackle needs, casting tips, and fishing techniques needed to take advantage of these awesome fisheries.

Visit www.carolinaflyfishingacademy.com
for more details and registration.

31/08/2023

6wts and Spaniards - Chasing these fish is a blast, whether it's your first time throwing a fly in the salt or whether you're an old salt yourself.

30/08/2023

Cruisin' for a bruisin'

29/08/2023

If you've ever wondered if the Redfish keep on tailing through the downpours and lightning storms...well, here's the answer.

In our defense, we were trying to pole off the flats and run for cover when the fish started popping up around us.

I mean, like, what would you do? 🤔

28/08/2023

Give me all of your shrimpz and no one gets hurt!

26/08/2023

Only 2 weeks until the next Saltwater Fly Fishing School! Whether you've just started fly fishing, or have been doing it for years, we'd love to help you take the next step on that journey.

Sept 9 & 10
Swansboro NC
www.carolinaflyfishingacademy.com

26/08/2023

Abracadabra. Now you seem 'em, now you don't.