Emerald Isle NC Suggestions

[WhaleFart]

Hi,

I am going down to Emerald Isle NC in a week with my GF and her family. I would like to escape early morning / evening to do some fishing either on the surf or bayside. I have no idea what to bring as far as tackle or what species ill be able to target. I am not sure if anyone has any recommendations, im bringing my brothers traveling rod which is pretty much equivalent to a bay rod. Any ideas what fish would be swimming these waters? I have a few popping corks, some gulp shrimp/swimming mullets, jigs and jig heads, and some metal. I will not have the chance to hit a boat so any advise as to what i can do via land would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
WF