Visiting fishermen say gamefish protection would benefit coastal tourism and economies
Out-of-state tournament fishermen promise they won’t return until net conflicts are resolved; IFA tournament trail eliminates annual visit…… ……… Rob Beglin of Pawley’s Island, S.C., is another IFA redfish pro who has had some negative experiences fishing tournaments in North Carolina. He said he doesn’t plan to return to North Carolina until the fishery laws change. Read the article HERE
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Rob Beglin, a guide and IFA redfish pro from Pawley’s Island, S.C., won’t return to North Carolina to fish any tournaments as long as it’s legal for commercial netters to take redfish.
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Outdoors, April 2: Hook-A-’Hoo Rodeo to kick off trolling season
The idea of staging an early spring wahoo tournament concocted by North Myrtle Beach residents Jeff Martini and Ace Parker is becoming a rite of spring among offshore trolling enthusiasts along the South and North Carolina coasts.
Waterway redfish: At least they’re reliable, even if they’re spooky
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| Redfish pro Rob Beglin of Pawley’s Island admires a 23-inch red he caught in the marshes at Bulls Bay earlier this week. |
Lots of fishermen ignore the Intracoastal Waterway when they go fishing. After all, who wants to get battered by boat wakes from “snow birds” heading back up north in their yachts when you’ve got so much beautiful, sheltered marsh to fish?
