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The weather cooperated again today - absolutely gorgeous! This has been the best day so far this year for offshore anglers. The Billfish bite was on with 2 Blue Marlin releases, 1 Sailfish release, and 1 Spearfish release. Anglers kept busy with good catches of Dolphin, Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. Bottom fish included Grouper, Tilefish, Triggerfish, and Black Sea Bass. Quite the smorgasbord! Inshore anglers got on Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Some Cobia were spotted but didn't take the hook. Tomorrow should be promising.

Citations:

Bryan Lawhorne of Staunton, VA: Blue Marlin release on Sea Creature.

Daniel Knox of Charlottesville, VA: 44 lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl.

Michael Wagner of Mt. Holly, PA: Sailfish release on Good Times.

Michael Saunders of Quinton, VA: Blue Marlin release on Tuna Duck.

Michael Mark of Beaufort, SC: 21 lb. and 24 lb. blackfin Tuna on Release.

Fred Mitchell of Beaufort, SC: 32 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Todd Arnold of Newcomerstown, OH: Spearfish release on Predator.

Another beautiful day for activities on the water! We had a lot of activity on the dock throughout the day. Inshore parties enjoyed a great time this morning "sight casting" for over slot Red Drum and Black Drum. The Bluefish bite continues to be good. A handful of offshore charters went out today for some excellent Dolphin fishing. The Tuna bite continues to be good with both Blackfin and Yellowfin lining up the dock. A few Wahoo helped to add variety. Way to go guys! Don't miss out on all the fun - give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book the trip of your choice.

Citations:

Travis Swepston of Aylett, VA: 2 Red Drum releases on Sound Bound.

Jennifer Adams of Aylett, VA: 2 Red Drum releases on Sound Bound.

Warren Wyatt, Jr. of King William, VA: 4 Red Drum releases on Sound Bound.

Michael Smith of Zionville, NC: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Caden Smith of Zionville, NC: 26 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Tommy Gollihogh of Seabrook, SC: 22 lb. Blackfin tuna on Release.

Herman Walton of Saluda, VA: 21 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl.

Terry Klara of Aberdeen, MD: 58 lb. Dolphin on Calypso.

Michael Kelley of Spring, TX: 26 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Tuna Duck.

Brian Lareas of Cary, NC: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Tuna Duck.

Christopher Lindsay of Lillington, NC: 26 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Tuna Duck.

Robert Weibhouwor of Cary, NC: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Tuna Duck.

Anglers took advantage of the beautiful weather today to get out on the water to fish. Cobia showed up for the first of May and the bite was hot! They also got on Bluefish and King Mackerel. The Red Drum fishing slowed down today, however, Black Drum were biting. Offshore anglers got on a good Dolphin bite, along with some nice Blackfin Tuna. A few Wahoo were mixed in and a Sailfish was released. Don't miss out - give us a call at 800-676-4939 - and we'll be glad to hook you up!

Citations:

Thomas Brennan of Mechanicsburg, PA: 26 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Brian Kerstetter of Carlisle, PA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Daniel Marsh of Petersburg, WV: 22 lb. Grouper on Good Times.

Jackson Revere of Frisco, NC: 50 lb. Cobia and 48" Black Drum release on Adventure.

Justin revere of Frisco, NC: 45" Black Drum release on Adventure.

John Revere of Topping, VA: 45" Black Drum release and 58lb. Cobia on Adventure.

William Waughtel of Manteo, NC: Sailfish release on Release.

Steve Nivens of Westcolumbia, SC: 26 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Tuna Duck.

Charles Kirby of Timmonsville, SC: 20 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Tuna Duck.

Several boats out fishing Offshore. Weather was cool and breezy with blue skies and sunshine. The bite consisted of Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi, Triggerfish and Vermillion Snapper. Inshore boats were finding good Red Drum and Bluefish.

Adventure: Carter Mcghinnis of Granite Falls, NC released a 45" and 49" Red Drum. Joseph Correll of Hickory, NC released a 44" Red Drum.

Tradition: Alan Dupuis of Cambridge, NY released a 40" Red Drum.

Release: Randy Gaigler of Parkville, MD caught a 7lb Triggerfish. Jeremy Fisher of Linthicum, MD caught a 6lb Triggerfish.

Predator: Blackfin Tuna: J.D. Rothgeb of Concord, VA 28lbs. 20lbs. Joseph Rothgeb III of Concord, VA 21lbs. 21lbs. Ryan Atkins of Appomattox, VA 20lbs. 22lbs. Austin Guill of Appomattox, VA 20lbs. 23lbs. Michael Driskill of Appomattox, VA 22lbs. 20lbs. Andrew Driskill of Appomattox, VA 26lbs. 20lbs. and released a Shark.

Hatteras Fever: Blackfin Tuna: Donald Rice of Morehead City, NC 20lb, Christy Lewis of Newport, NC 21lb, Jody Lewis of Newport, NC 24lb. Andrew Driskill of Appomattox, VA released an 80" shark

Only one boat fishing on this beautiful Easter Sunday. They found Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, and a few Gaffer Dolphin. They also released the first Blue Marlin of the season! Lots of Inshore boats were out in the Sound. They had good catches of Bluefish and a few Red Drum.

Adventure: Kyle Scanlon of Lincolnton, NC released a 46" Red Drum.

Bite Me: Kyle Ellenich of Baraga, MI released the first Blue Marlin of the season and caught a 43lb Wahoo.

The internet has been out - sorry for this late post. Our Captains were busy with quite a few inshore and offshore charters all day! It's good to see anglers getting back into the groove. Bluefish and big Red Drum releases were the order of the day for inshore anglers. Citation sized Wahoo were hot on the hook along with Blackfin Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna for the offshore guys. Check out the citations below. Spring is in full action and the fish are showing up - give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book your charter!

Citations:

Ian Bogardus of Fulton, NY: 3 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Brandon Noel of Red Drum release on Adventure.

Jessie Waugh of Fulton, NY: 2 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Harry Meeker of Fulton, NY: Red Drum release on Adventure.

William Duso of Fulton, NY: 2 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Robert Duso of Fulton, NY: 2 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Larry Woodie of Foster, WV: 42 lb. and 46 lb. Wahoo on Release.

Harold Porter of Danville, WV: 44 lb. Wahoo on Release.

James Stevens of Bristol, TN: 46 lb. Wahoo on Tuna Duck.

Ben Williams of Buxton, NC: 44" Red Drum release on Tradition.

Erin Del Monte of Frisco, NC: 44" and 46" Red Drum releases on Tradition.

Douglas Hackler of Efland, NC: 44" and 45" Red Drum releases on Tradition.

James Connelly of Syracuse, NY: 2 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Justin Cunningham of Philadelphia, NY: 2 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Timothy Hicks of Antwerp, NY: 3 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

David Cunningham of Antwerp, NY: 2 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Hayden Matice of Philadelphia, NY: 3 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Jackson Cogar of Rocky Mount, VA: 30 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Sherry Cogar of Rocky Mount, VA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Michael Hobson of Troutman, NC: 25 lb. Blackfin tuna on Good Times.

Our inshore fleet fished the Pamlico Sound today and they experienced a scattered Bluefish bite this morning and they got on some "keeper" Red Drum this afternoon. Offshore charters braved a SW wind and returned with fair catches of Yellowfin Tuna and King Mackerel. The Wahoo bite and Blackfin Tuna bite was strong again today. Tomorrow's weather looks promising - it's Spring - get out and go fishing! Call us at 800-676-4939 to book your trip.

Citations:

Ethan Hall of Marshall, VA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator.

Douglas Hall of Marshall, VA: 20 lb. Blackfin tuna on Predator.

Audrey Hall of Marshall, VA: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator.

Reece Kohns of Warrenton, VA: 22 lb. and 25 lb. Blackfin Tunas on Predator.

Kelsey Hicks of Kannapolis, NC: 68 lb. Wahoo on Native Son.

Edward Reed of Kannapolis, NC: 45 lb. Wahoo on Native Son.

Bob Graney of Chelmsford, MA: 42 lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II.

Nicholas Valas of Raleigh, NC: 44 lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II.

Charlie Graney of Chelmsford, MA: 68 lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II.

Andrew Snell of Avenue, MD: 46 lb. Wahoo on Calypso.

William Sinclair of Laurinburg, NC: 45 lb. Wahoo on Calypso.

Christopher Terry of Dallas, NC: 23 lb. blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Benjamin Ross of Summerville, SC: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Boozie Dellinger of Cherryville, NC: 28 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Larry Mazalatis of Summerville, SC: 25 lb. blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Nicole Blaylock of Cherryville, NC: 30 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Several Offshore boats out fishing today they found Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna and excellent Wahoo. There was also a release of a not often seen Spearfish. Inshore boats were releasing Red Drum left and right as well as catching Bluefish. Weather was cool and breezy in the morning.

Hatteras Fever: Ross Johnson of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 41lb Wahoo. Richard Whitney of Virginia Beach, Va caught a 41.5lb Wahoo.

Adventure: Robert Jurkowski of Granby, MA released 2 Red Drum. David Labonte of Granby, MA released 3 Red Drum. Donald Donahue Jr. of Milford, MA released 3 Red Drum. Tony Moura of Granby, MA released 3 Red Drum. 

Tradition: Chris Caprini of Ambridge, PA released a Red Drum. Nico Caprini of Ambridge, PA released a Red Drum. 

Bite Me: David Secor of Savannah, NY released a Spearfish. 

Lots of boats out fishing today both Inshore and Offshore. Weather turned stormy late afternoon and boats returned early. They had excellent Blackfin Tuna catches with citation weights. Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo were fair with a few Dolphin mixed in. Inshore boats were finding a ton of large Red Drum and some Bluefish.

Blackfin Tuna Citations:

Release: Eric Schesventer of Henrico, VA 23lbs. David Reed of Huntingtown, MD 24lbs. Dwayne Bliss of Chesapeake Beach, MD 27lbs. John Bouma of Columbia, MD 23lbs. Jeff Winters of Pomfret, MD 24lbs. Louis Burcher of Edgewater, MD 24lbs. Charles Wilson of Chesapeake Beach, MD 28lbs.

 Predator: Christopher Brown of Burlington, NC 22lbs and 20lbs. Derrick Smith of Trinity, NC 23lbs and 22lbs. Michael Maccharoli of Greensboro, NC 24lbs. Rodney Topper of Greensboro, NC 28lbs. Brian Vanhoy of Walkertown, NC 20lbs. 

Good Times: Robert Lawrence of Chesapeake, VA 22lbs. Miltos Stefanitsi of Henrico, VA 20lbs. Perry McMurrin Sr. 20lbs. Anthony Cooper of Portsmouth, VA 20lbs. 

A strong wind from the South kept all offshore charters at the dock today. Several inshore charters went out and reported a great Bluefish bite all day! Are you on Spring Break? Take a day to go fishing - give us a call at 800-676-4939.

What a beautiful Spring day - cool temperatures this morning and abundant sunshine this afternoon. Inshore charters released a lot of Red Drum. Check out the citations below. Offshore charters experienced a good Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo bite. A few King Mackerel also made it into the box. Bottom fish included Vermillion Snapper and Triggerfish. Anglers returned with a full fish box, good memories, and sunburned faces (although smiling!). Don't miss out - give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book the charter of your choice.

Citations:

Mark Grenda of Chesterfield, VA: 6 Red Drum (43", 45", 46", 47", 48", 50") releases on Adventure.

Russell Virgo of Waynesville, NC: 6 Red Drum (43", 45", 46", 47", 48", 49") releases on Adventure.

Justin Revere of Frisco, NC: 6 Red Drum releases on Adventure.

James Keller of Winchester, VA: 4 Red Drum (48") releases on Tightline.

Rick Evans of Winchester, VA: 4 Red Drum (48") releases on Tightline.

Michael Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA: 27 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Jerry Marlano of Virginia Beach, VA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Chris Schneider of Virginia Beach, VA: 30 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Bill Frunli of Virginia Beach, VA: 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

George Gabriel of Virginia Beach, VA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

John Germanos of Virginia Beach, VA: 80" Shark release on Good Times.

Thomas Cavanaugh of Conshohocken, PA: 29 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Hatteras II.

Patrick McGovern of Hockessin, DE: 20 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Hatteras Fever II.

Tim Gallegher of Linwood, NJ: 30 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Hatteras Fever II.

Norman Huntley of Fairview, NC: 46 lb. Wahoo on Tuna Duck.

All boats stayed at the docks today.

A few boats out fishing today they returned with excellent catches of Blackfin Tuna with lots of citations.

Blackfin Tuna: Good Times: Clarence Clary of Lawrenceville, VA 30lbs. Kevin Clary of Bracey, VA 28lbs. Nelson Poythress of Branchville, VA 33lbs. Chad Short of Alberta, VA 25lbs. Ian Pearson of Lawrenceville, VA 30lbs. Chad Clary of Lawrenceville, Va 25lbs. 

Tuna was the catch of the day with both Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna on the dock. Lots of citation Blackfin. There was also a good catch of Wahoo.

Citations

Release: Blackfin Tuna 30lbs. Carlton Bivens of Chesapeake, VA. Carlton Bivens Jr. of Chesapeake, VA. Herbert Sivels of Chesapeake, VA. Ellis Sivels Jr. of Chesapeake, VA. Terrance Simons of Va Beach, VA. Nathaniel Howard of Smithfield, Va. 

Predator: Blackfin Tuna: Tyler Argo of Milton, DE 22lbs. Dale Eckrote of Milton, DE 22lbs. Frank Holland of Milton, DE 20lbs. Cody Pettit of Greenwood, DE 20lbs. Ian Eckrote of Milford, DE 28lbs. 

Several boats wanted to head Offshore but the Inlet was too rough for safety. Some Inshore trips getting started with Red Drum being caught.

A few boats out today they found fair Yellowfin Tuna and good Blackfin Tuna. The Blackfins continue to be a nice citation size class.

Blackfin Tuna Citations

Good Times: Peyton Steiner of Middleburg, PA 28lbs. Dan Bush of Parkesburg, PA 30lbs. Jeramy Good of Parkesburg, PA 23lbs. Chris Gabel of Downingtown, PA 25lbs. 

Sea Creature: Jon Staples of Midwest City, OK 25lbs & 28lbs. Patrick Gouhin of Pittsboro, NC 24lbs. 

Boats out fishing today both Offshore and Inshore! Beautiful day with temps in the mid 60's. World class Albacore fishing with good Wahoo and fair King Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna and Blackfin Tuna. While there weren't huge numbers of Blackfin Tuna caught there were a lot of citations in the mix,

Blackfin Tuna Citations

Good Times: Christian Oberholser of Coatesville, PA 28lbs. Alfred Gabel of Middleburg, PA 33lbs. Craig Gabel of Middleburg, PA 28lbs. Matthew Shaffer of Sunbury, PA 30 lbs. Robert Oberholser of Coatesville, PA 30lbs. Tim Hagerich of Hatteras, NC 33lbs. 

Hatteras Fever II: William Devilbiss of Halethorpe, MD 20lbs. Joe Calvert  of Baltimore, MD 24lbs. 

Wahoo Citations

Bite Me: Albert Fabula of Centreville, MD 49lbs. Paul Miller of Glen Burnie, MD 40lbs. Stanley Butz of Westminster, MD 49lbs.