Beaufort NC May 16 report

Blue runner: I am slowly getting out of the off shore fishing . I've got a couple of sport fishie captain friends that call me when a mate is sick or they just want to do some actual stand up fishing themselves or BS clients and I drive the boat but I really dont enjoy it that much and I will only do it if they cant get anyone else and they have a charter. I am purposely letting my USCG license and endorsements expire so it will be easier to say no. Inshore fishing is another matter as I love puppy drum and trout fishing. I went out last night and caught 5 trout to 4 pounds and lost a real nice one that was at least 5 pounds. In July the Mahi will be 6 to 8 miles out the inlet and we can hit them in small boats on nice days ...Frank