Oldest school, the big drum have not shown up in numbers where I usually catch them. Due,to my boat size, I can not run as far as others to find them. If I were you I would focus on the south side of the Neuse. They are around, just not in my spots yet. Good luck
South side of neuseit has been a tough year for me with the big ones. i have fished more for them this year and havent found one yet. i am heading back down tomorrow for 2 days. weather has been all over the place and looking like its not going to be as nice as i had hoped. hopefully i can put at least 1 in the boat.