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It was prettier today than it was yesterday if that's possible. A few of the big boats headed out this morning and were able to hook up with some Dolphin, in both gaffers and bailers. They also had a couple of Wahoo, scattered Blackfin Tuna and good bottom fishing with B-liners and Triggerfish. The inshore boats and a good day catching Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.

It looks like another pretty day tomorrow. We'll see what the sunrise brings.

It was a cool, misty morning when the big boats parted the water. The fish hit the docks under sunny, warm skies. They brought back Wahoo, bailer Dolphin, some Blackfin Tuna and Hatteras Fever II released a Sailfish. They also had some good bottom fishing with B-liners and Triggerfish on the menu. Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

Citations:

Kathy Hamilton of Denton, NC caught a 20lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator

Julia Gunderson of Cincinnati, OH caught a 6lb. 8oz. Triggerfish on Carolina Girl

John Rust of Independence, KY caught a 6lb. Triggerfish on Carolina Girl

A beautiful October morning turned into a beautiful October afternoon. It started out a little chilly but by the time the boats tied up it had warmed up quite a bit. It was a little slow fishing today for the big boats. They had some bottom fish as in, B-liners, Triggerfish and Sea Bass along with bailer Dolphin, Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. Predator released a Sailfish.  The inshore boats put some slot-size Red Drum, Speckled Trout and a few Bluefish on ice.

Citation:

Charlie Smith of Penn Larid, VA caught a 54lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl

Brian Pollard of Chesterfield, VA released a Sailfish on Predator

A lot of the mates were readying the boats to head offshore today. They helped their parties bring Dolphin, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna in the boats. There were also some bottom fish caught; B-liners, Triggerfish and Tilefish.

Inshore anglers enjoyed a pretty day on the water catching, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Drum and Spanish Mackerel

Citations

Loni Dieterich of Pisgah Forrest, NC released a 50" Red Drum on Relentless

Just a few boats geared up to head offshore, they reported slow fishing. They had catches of Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. Bite Me released a Sailfish

All of the inshore boats were fishing today, they reported good catches of Speckled Trout, Drum and Bluefish

Citations

Harold Elliott of Laurel, DE released a Sailfish on Bite Me

The big boats slipped through the inlet this morning to a beautiful sunrise. It was scrappy fishing for some of them with some Wahoo and bailer Dolphin being slung over the gunnels. They also slung some Blackfin Tuna. Nearshore boats had Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel while inshore boats had their limits of slot-size Red Drum, Bluefish and Speckled Trout.

The week looks like sunny skies with intermittent gusty winds. We will see what the sunrise brings because one thing we do know, the sun will rise tomorrow.

Citations:

Peter Nekhay of Menlo, GA caught a 40lb. Wahoo on Calypso

Debra Dickson of Fort Mill, SC caught a 20lb. Blackfin Tuna on Calypso

Jeanne Ruff of Salisbury, MD caught a 49lb. Wahoo on Predator

It was a beautiful day in the fishing neighborhood today. The fishing part was kind of slow. The big boats released a few Sailfish and caught some Dolphin in the bailer variety. They also had a few Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. The inshore boats had a good day catching keeper Red Drum, some Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

Citations:

Ryan Hinchcliff of Surprise, AZ released a Sailfish on Predator

Zachary Lane of Salem, OH released a Sailfish on Calypso

Haven Barnhill of Lexington, GA released a Sailfish on Release

It was a little windy today but not enough to keep the big boats tied up. The Wahoo fishing was very good. The bailer Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna also hit the decks along with a couple of Albacore, and assorted bottom fish like Be-liners and Grouper. The inshore boats had lots of Speckled Trout, some Bluefish and Sea Mullet and some Red Drum. The nearshore boat had Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Citations:

Mike Bercovitz of Savannah, GA caught a 42lb. Wahoo on Predator

Ted Ryan Estampador of Norfolk, VA caught a 48lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Blue

The big boats were cut loose from the docks this morning. The fishing was good. Carolina Girl released a couple of Sailfish. The meat fish were good also. There were some King Mackerel and Blackfin Tuna caught along with some bailer Dolphin and good Wahoo catching. Some Spanish Mackerel was caught nearshore. Inshore boats filled some coolers as well. They had Bluefish, keeper Red Drum and some Speckled Trout.

It looks like it could be pretty weather this week, we'll see what the wind and waves do as we go along.

Citations:

Cole Johnson of Warrenton, VA caught a 46lb. Wahoo on Release

Kent Miller of Leawood, KS caught a 49lb. Wahoo on Calypso

Janet Walters of Ramseur, NC released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Eric Hickman of Stoneville, NC released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Today was not fit for big boats. The inshore boats had a great day fishing. They released plenty of citation size Red Drum and some keepers. They also had some Bluefish. It looks like tomorrow the big boats may be able to venture out. We'll see what the sunrise brings.

Citations:

Gary Hurley of Wilmington, NC released a 45" Red Drum on Fingeance

Richard Gorney of Jessup, MD released a 48" Red Drum on Island Time

Mark Mace of King George, VA released a 47" Red Drum on Black Pearl

High winds and high seas kept all the big boats at the dock. The inshore boats had a great day catching Drum, Bluefish, and Speckled Trout.

Citations

Brandon Roloff of Cedartown, GA released a 45" Red Drum on Relentless

Just a few of the big boats ventured out this morning. They were able to scrap out a day with a couple of bailer Dolphin, some Blackfin Tuna, a few Albacore and good Wahoo fishing. The half-day trip caught plenty of Spanish Mackerel. The inshore boats had Speckled Trout, keeper Red Drum and Bluefish.

It looks like the big boats may stay tied to the dock for tomorrow and Thursday but the inshore may still be out there.

Jodi Wilcome of Grand Rapids, MI caught a 47lb. Wahoo on Release 

Another pretty day dawned on the big boats as they were cruising to the fishing grounds. It was a little choppy offshore but the fish don't care. The Wahoo fishing was good along with Blackfin Tuna, an Albacore, and bailer Dolphin. Nearshore catches included Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel. Inshore boats had catches of Speckled Trout, slot size Red Drum, and Bluefish.

The mid-week outlook is calling for wind so we'll see what develops.

David Scott of Exton, PA caught a 40lb. Wahoo on Sea Creature

The weather is gorgeous and we're one day closer to autumn. You know what that means, fall fishing will be heating up. For today, the big boats had a slow time of it but did manage to catch a few Dolphin and Wahoo along with some Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel and one Yellowfin Tuna. Inshore boats had an easier day with catching their limits of Speckled Trout and keeper size Red Drum.

Citations:

Anne Collins of Lugoff, SC caught a 43lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II

Charles Robinson of Raleigh, NC caught a 21lb. Blackfin Tuna on Calypso

Robert Jessup of Raleigh, NC caught a 26lb. Blackfin Tuna on Calypso

The big boats left under overcast skies and breezy conditions. By the time the fish hit the docks, it was under sunny skies and a little less breeze. Despite some chop on the water, they were successful in hauling in the meat. They had a couple of King Mackerel along with some good Dolphin fishing with mostly bailers. They also had a few Wahoo and some pretty Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats were on the Red Drum bite. They had both big Drum and keeper Drum along with some Speckled Trout and big Bluefish.

Citations:

Randy Lee of Halifax, NC caught a 24lb. Blackfin Tuna on Hatteras Fever II

Chad Lawson of Richmond, VA released a 46" Red Drum on Relentless

Gregory Schmidt of Schwenksville, PA released a 46" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Eric Schmidt of Schwenksville, PA released a 47" Red Drum on Black Pearl

High wind and seas kept all the big boats at the dock today, but man, the inshore boats have been having a blast!! Releasing Big Red Drum!! Keeper size Red Drum, as well as Bluefish and Speckled Trout, were also caught.

Citations

Black Pearl- morning trip-Michael Ewig of Williamsburg, VA released a 48" Drum, Jeffrey Krzyzanowski of Mount Pleasant released 2 Drum 45" and 46", Rodney Onstad of Oconomowoc, WI released a 45" Drum, Cassandra Christoplis of Oconomowoc, WI released 2- Drum 45" and 48"

Black Pearl- afternoon trip- Charlotte Hensley of McGaheyville, VA released a 47" Drum, 8-year-old Noah Lantz of McGaheysville, VA released 2- Drum 47" and 48"

Only a few boats headed offshore today, they had catches of Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna and a few Dolphin. Tuna Duck released a Sailfish.

Inshore boats had catches of Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel.

Citations

Aaron Ciotoli of Martinsville, VA released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Julie Slater of Charleston, WV released a 46" Red Drum on Fingeance

Yesterday, in a small ceremony at sea, we said goodbye to our good friend Sandy Fletcher on Carolina Girl. Since her passing, she has been deeply missed and will continue to be. After her ashes were released we went fishing in her honor. RIP Sandy Wood Fletcher

Offshore fishing was pretty good for some of the boats will catches of Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin. Bottomfish were also boated, Sea Bass, Triggerfish and B-liners.

Inshore boats had catches of keeper Drum, citation sizes ones were released. Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel rounded out a good day of fishing for all.

Citations

Sherry Stewart of Boston, VA caught a 6 lb Triggerfish on Carolina Girl

Rebecca Metts of Hatteras, NC caught a 6 lb Triggerfish on Carolina Girl

Frank Quattrone of Ridgway, PA released a Sailfish on Calypso

Joshua Quattrone Of Ridgway, PA caught a 53 lb Wahoo on Calypso

Zackary Fleming of Durham, NC caught a 24 lb Blackfin Tuna on Bite Me

James Fleming of Jefferson, MD released a Blue Marlin and a White Marlin on Bite Me

Brian Winner of Damascus, MD released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

Robert Barnes of Partlow, VA released a 46" Red Drum on Relentless

Danny Brooks of Coeburn, VA released a 42" Red Drum on Tightline

Kevin Sanders of Outfield, VA released a 48" Red Drum on Tightline

The days of beautiful weather continue on. The big boats were greeted by a gorgeous sunrise on the fishing grounds this morning. For some, they could be called the catching grounds. They had very good Dolphin catching along with some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. They also had a Sailfish and a Swordfish. Inshore boats had a good day also with excellent Speckled Trout catching and Red Drum in keeper size. They also had a Cobia, Bluefish and some Flounder.

Citations:

Makayla Benjamin of Richmond, VA caught a 123lb. Swordfish on Release

Ted Hixon of Smithfield, PA released a 45" Red drum on Relentless

Patrick Connors of Hermitage, PA caught a 41lb. Wahoo on Calypso 

Another beautiful fishing day that included plenty of catching. Big boats had a few Sailfish releases and a couple of Swordfish. They also had some bailer and gaffer Dolphin, Wahoo and some Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had excellent fishing today with their limits of Bluefish, Red Drum and Speckled Trout. They also had a bucket of clams to fill the cooler. Our nearshore boat had a good catch of Spanish Mackerel caught by a 10-year-old birthday boy. 

Happy Birthday Conner!

Citations:

Mark Anderson of Lancaster, PA released a Sailfish on Native Son

Thomas Boden of Oberlin, OH released a Sailfish on Calypso

Shannon Brobst of Downingtown, PA caught a 58lb. Wahoo on Gambler

Jeff Sayler of Spotsylvania, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

John Beese of Lake Villa, IL released 2- 41" Swordfish on Release