Tackle for Cape Hatteras Bull Reds
Heavy-duty gear for the legendary fall red drum run on Pamlico Sound
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Tackle Items
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Target Species
May – Oct
Best Season
Tackle for Cape Hatteras National Seashore
4 items hand-picked and tested at this specific location — click any to check the current price on Amazon
Johnson Silver Minnow Gold Spoon 1/4 oz
Large gold spoon for casting into bull red drum schools on the sound flats
Penn Battle III 4000 Spinning Reel
Handles the powerful runs of 40-inch bull reds without breaking a sweat
PowerPro Spectra 30 lb Braided Line — 300 yd
Heavy braid for bull reds — they will test every component of your setup
Boga Grip Floating Fish Lip Gripper — 15 lb
Essential for safely handling 30-45 inch bull reds from a paddleboard
Why These Items for Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Each pick is tailored to the specific conditions, species, and techniques at this spot
Johnson Silver Minnow Gold Spoon — 3/4 oz
Large gold spoon for casting into bull red drum schools on the sound flats
Penn Battle III 4000 Spinning Reel
Handles the powerful runs of 40-inch bull reds without breaking a sweat
PowerPro Spectra 30 lb Braided Line
Heavy braid for bull reds — they will test every component of your setup
Boga Grip Floating Fish Lip Gripper
Essential for safely handling 30-45 inch bull reds from a paddleboard
Why Fish Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
Legendary Outer Banks fishery
Sound-side calm water
Fall red drum run
Diverse migratory species
Launch Access
Canadian Hole and multiple sound-side access points
Species & Season
May – Oct
Cape Hatteras offers advanced SUP anglers access to the legendary Outer Banks fishery. The sound side provides calmer waters for targeting red drum, while experienced paddlers can work the nearshore breaks.
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