. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Saltwater Fishing By Rachel Wharton Illustrations by Anne Marshall Runyon Recreational fishing in North Carolina is a diverse sport. For many, it's an obsession. For others, it's a new venture — a beginner throwing a line off a pier happy to catch anything. And for some, it's dinner. But whether novices or competi- tors, the anglers who come to North Carolina waters every year grow in number by leaps and bounds. In 1993, the Division of Marine Fisheries reported that nearly million recreational fi
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Saltwater Fishing By Rachel Wharton Illustrations by Anne Marshall Runyon Recreational fishing in North Carolina is a diverse sport. For many, it's an obsession. For others, it's a new venture — a beginner throwing a line off a pier happy to catch anything. And for some, it's dinner. But whether novices or competi- tors, the anglers who come to North Carolina waters every year grow in number by leaps and bounds. In 1993, the Division of Marine Fisheries reported that nearly million recreational fishermen visited the state. The follow ing is a list of what they're likely to see on the end of a hook in North Carolina estuaries and coastal waters. These fish can be divided into three groups based on how close to the shore they are found. The first group is usually caught inshore in the sounds. Or they can be found in the surf or around piers Inshore fish are often small. They are called panfish because the whole fish can be fried right in the pan. These fish are often caught by anglers in small boats or from the shore. Easily hooked with simple tackle, they can be lured with bloodworms or cut bait such as small pieces of shrimp or crab. The mackerels inhabit nearshore coastal waters. They can be trolled for or caught with hooks and lines from boats offshore. Mackerel are often caught from the end of piers, about 100 feet from shore. The third group, which live offshore, are often called "blue-water fish" because they live in pelagic, or open sea, waters. These fish are usually caught from charter boats searching for marlin or other big game fish. As boating and fishing technology improve, many private boats can be found fishing these waters. Because marlin are usually released and not eaten, the catch of a yellowfin tuna, dolphin or wahoo is a welcome dinner fish," says Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service agent Jim Bahen. In the past, North Car
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