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What a day, a little ran and little wind and lots of Sunshine. And some good fishing.

Inshore had a good day catching Red Drum and Blue Fish.

Offshore had a good day catching Dolphin, a few Blackfin Tuna, and Scattered Wahoo.

James Hinton from Kentucky released a Sail Fish on the Sea Creature.

Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum.

Release went out to catch Blue Marlin today no bites.

One Offshore boat ventured out today with choppy conditions. Release had a good day with catching Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. They almost had a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish and released several big Red Drum.

Citations:

Joe Brunelle of Goffstown, NH released a citation sized Red Drum on Sound Bound

8 year old Lathum Bean released a 44", 46" and a 47" Red Drum on Hook Up- way to go Lathum, Congratulations!

Brad Sharp released a 48" Red Drum on Hook Up

Another day of windy conditions kept the Offshore boats tied to the dock. The Inshore boats took advantage of the wind and had good Red Drum bites. They also had some Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and a Trout or two.

We wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day as we remember and honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will always be remembered.

The big boats stayed home today due to very choppy conditions offshore. They will try to get out tomorrow. The Inshore boat, Island Time had catches of Red Drum and Bluefish.

It was a hot and steamy day out on the bluewater today. The Offshore fleet had scrappy meat fishing but the billfish were biting. They did have some Dolphin with both gaffers and bailers and some Blackfin Tuna. They also had a couple of Wahoo. Chaser released a Spearfish. Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin. Release released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released a White Marlin. The Inshore boats had Bluefish and Sheepshead hitting the deck. Black Pearl headed out and got some Dolphin.

Citations:

Jesse Rocco of South Williamsport, PA

Jake Fries of Woodbury, NJ released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

Offshore boats had a fairly calm day today with rain showers. They had catches of both gaffer and bailer Dolphin along with a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had Red Drum on the bite today.

Citations:

Ryan of Saint Leonard, MD released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

Jessica of Saint Leonard, MD released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

What a nice day to be on the a boat fishing for Dinner or a Snack.

Inshore Fleet had nice catches of Red Drum, Cobia, and Sheepshead.

Offshore Fleet had nice catches of Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo.

The heat is on and so is the Fishing.

Inshore Fleet had a great catch of Sheepshead, Cobia, and Blue fish. Near Shore had a good catch of Spanish Mackerel.

Offshore Fleet had a good catch of Dolphin and BlackFin Tuna.

Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and 2 SailFish.  Calypso released a Blue Marlin. Jason Harmon of Tennessee released a Blue Marlin on the Sea Creature.

Several big boats headed out to the blue water this morning. They had very good Dolphin fishing with both gaffers and bailers and scattered Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had pretty Red Drum on the hook and some nice Cobia. They also had Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Citations:

John Gody of Prince George, VA caught an 8.2lb. Sheepshead on Sound Bound

Asa Ballance of Hatteras, NC caught an 8.8lb. Sheepshead on Sound Bound

The Offshore boats had a good day today. Limits of both gaffer and bailer Dolphin were caught. They also had a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Chaser released a Blue Marlin. Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had Red Drum with several citation sized released and some slot-sized decked. They also had Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel and Cobia.

Citations:

Rich Rogan South Amboy, NJ released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

The Offshore boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. They had good Dolphin fishing with both gaffers and bailers being caught. They also had a few Blackfin Tuna. Chaser released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had Sheepshead, a few Spanish Mackerel and some Bluefish. They also got onto some Red Drum.

Citations:

Tim Hoyt of Yorktown, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser

Day 4 of the HVOO and the final day of fishing. 52 boats fished with 10 Blue Marlins released and 1 Sailfish.

It was a pretty day but scrappy fishing for some of the Offshore boats. Gaffer Dolphin and a few Amberjacks were on the hook today. Release released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had Sheepshead and Red Drum on the bite. They also had Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Albacore.

Citations:

Reaves Stillwell of Sylva, NC released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

A few of the Offshore boats ventured out this morning. They had catches of gaffer Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead, Some Atlantic Bonita and Spanish Mackerel. They also released several big Red Drum.

Day 3 of the HVOO and one Blue Marlin was released.

Day 2 of the HVOO. 14 Blue Marlins released, 7 White Marlins released and 2 SailFish released.

 Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Sheepshead and Bluefish.

Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna.

Citations:

Todd Flohyr of Ohio caught a 11lb Sheepshead on the Adventure.

Michael Lockett of Va caught  a 12lb Sheepshead on the Adventure.

First day of the HVOO off to  a great start. 54 boats entered the 31st Annual Hatteras Harbor Offshore Open. 49 boats fished today and 23 Blue Marlin have been released and 2 were boated. 4-white Marlin were released. 

Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Sheepshead and Blue Fish.

Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna.

Bite me released a Sailfish, Calypso released a Blue Marlin, Sea Creature released and White Marlin.

Citations: Dave Gibson of Frisco  NC released a Blue Marlin on the Release

Shane Parsnow of Charlotte NC released a Blue Marlin on the Release

Chris Evan released a Blue Marlin on the Calypso

It started out to be a pretty day. The Offshore boats saw the sunrise on the blue water. Then the front came and forced the boats in early. It was enough to release a few Blue Marlin and catch some Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Blue Marlin. Sea Creature released 2 Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had a good morning and partial afternoon of catching Sheepshead, Bluefish and some Spanish Mackerel.

Citations

Henry Messinger of Shavertown, PA released his 1st Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Ed Gulitus of Harding, PA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

A humid and misty morning turned into a beautifully warm and sunny afternoon. It was a gorgeous day on the blue water. Some Offshore boats released Blue Marlins and Sailfish. They also had a few Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Brother's Pride released 2 Blue Marlin. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Native Son released 2 Blue Marlin.  Inshore boats had plenty of Sheepshead with some Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Citations:

Arriyan Peagler released a Blue Marlin on Native Son

Walker McBroom released a Blue Marlin on Native Son

John Klos of Culpepper, VA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature on his first ever fishing trip. Many more in his future.

Dave Knight of Stevens City, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

A windy morning with several thunderstorms kept the Offshore boats home today. Inshore boats had a good day. Hook Up got onto the Red Drum bite this morning, along with some Bluefish and some pretty big Sheepshead this afternoon. It made for some happy anglers.

Offshore boats made it out to the bluewater this morning. They had good Blackfin Tuna fishing along with some Dolphin and a couple of Wahoo. Sea Creature released a White Marlin. Inshore boats had a good day catching Sheepshead, Black Drum, a few Spanish Mackerel and also released some big Red Drum.

Citations:

Chris Bowman of Fredericksburg, VA released a White Marlin on Sea Creature