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It's been another day of very windy conditions. The big boats are still tied up while the inshore boats are getting on the fish. Wind makes the Red Drum bite. They bit well today. It was another excellent day of Red Drum fishing. Looking toward the end of this week for the big boats to be finally untied.

The day started out windy and ended up with a Tropical Storm Watch. Needless to say, the big boats stayed tied to the dock. Of course, the inshore boats had an incredible Red Drum kind of day. They caught keepers and released some big ones. They also had some nice Speckled Trout.

The weather is looking to get a little worse as the next few days come but there will be good days ahead. 

It was a beautiful day through and through today. Big boats were in a Dolphin daze catching both gaffers and bailers, along with a few bottom fish and a couple of White Marlin and a Blue Marlin were released as well. The inshore boats had excellent Red Drum fishing along with some Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout, Amberjacks, and a Cobia. The next few days look like we may have some weather coming. We'll keep our eye on the forecast and look for fishable days ahead.

Citations:

Donald Lawe of Troutman, NC released a White Marlin on Native Son

Blake Harty of Culpeper, VA released a White Marlin on Bite Me

Bryce Harty of Culpeper, VA caught a 51lb. Dolphin on Bite Me

Mother, mother ocean was showing her beauty today. Along the beach the water was cyrstal clear. offshore anglers had excellent catches of nice size bailer Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna. There were no billfish released out of our fleet today.

Trolling along the beach produced good catches of Spanish Mackerel.  In the inlet area there were some nice big Red Drum released along with a few keepers.

Back in the sound area there were some good catches of Speckled Trout.

Citations

William Crawford of Fredericksburg, VA released a 40" Red Drum on Island Time

Offshore anglers enjoyed another great day of Dolphin fishing, with some of the boats catching near limits. There were also a few Blackfin tuna caught. Gambler released a Blue Marlin, Calypso released a Sailfish.

Inshore anglers that were fishing in the sound area had good catches of Speckled Trout, and keeper Drum, there were also a few Flounder released (out of season). Inshore boats that fished along the beach had good catches of Spanish Mackerel, Blue fish and Cobia

Citations

Joseph Sabia of Lakenville, PA released a Sailfish on Calypso

Joe Kamensky of Hubbard, OH released a Blue Marlin on Gambler

It was a steamy start to the day and ended up stormy. Big boats had a good day with Dolphin both gaffers and bailers and a couple of Blackfin Tuna while nearshore was good with Spanish Mackerel fishing. Chaser released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had another good day with Speckled Trout and Red Drum with a few Spanish Mackerel.

Citations:

Eugene McGwire of Vienna, VA released a Blue Marlin on Chaser

David Towler of Hubert, NC released a 31" Speckled Trout on Black Pearl

The day was wet in the morning but the boats came back to a sun-filled sky and fish in the air. The big boats all went fishing today and brought back lots of keeper and gaffer Dolphin. They also had some Blackfin Tuna. Bite Me and Hatteras Fever released Blue Marlins and Calypso released a White Marlin. Inshore boats had their share of pretty Speckled Trout, also some big Red Drum with some keepers and some Spanish Mackerel.

Citations:

Brandon Yammine of Merritt Island, FL released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

Darrell Ray Porter of Morganton, NC released a White Marlin on Calypso

It was a windy and overcast morning but ended up being less windy and very rainy. All of the boats stayed tied up today except for Black Pearl who had a good morning with Red Drum. If it's windy the Drum like to bite. The inshore boats like windy days. The offshore boats, not so much.

Tomorrow is the start of the Big Rock Tournament so good luck and tight lines to all who are fishing in it.

All of the big boats stayed tied to the dock today with the exception of Release who fished in the Big Rock Lady Anglers Tournament. The inshore boats had a good day with Red Drum both keepers and citations. They also had some pretty Speckled Trout and a few Bluefish.

Allen Ragland of Schuyler, VA released a 49" Red Drum on Adventure

Jason Schmidt of Bozman, MD caught a 7lb. Speckled Trout on Hook Up

Today was a sunny but breezy day, especially offshore. Hatteras Fever II ventured out this morning and came back with a bounty of Dolphin, both gaffers and bailers. The inshore and nearshore boats had good catches of Speckled Trout, Red Drum and good Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Tomorrow looks like a wait-and-see situation for the big boats.

Mary Jeanette Thompson of Kill Devil Hills, NC released a 37" Cobia on Sound Bound

Offshore boats enjoyed another day of pretty good Dolphin fishing along with some Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna. Thank you to the North Carolina Fishing School for fishing with us again. We hope everyone enjoyed their trips.

Inshore boats were back at the Speckled Trout and keeper Drum. Along with some large Drum mixed in.

Citations

Ralph Amick of Fayetteville, NC released a 52" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Trent Snader of Harrisburg, PA caught a 35lb Dolphin on Good Times

A fairly decent morning turned into a breezy afternoon, but I think the Dolphin like to bite in a little choppy water because to boats returned with some pretty good catches. There were also some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna boated. Bite Me released a White Marlin and Sailfish

Inshore boats had another good day of Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum.

Citations

Maxim Hawk of Gibbon Glade, PA caught a 5.02lb Speckled Trout on Relentless

Christopher Brooks of Boonville, NC released a White Marlin on Bite Me

Marcus Chambers of Statesville, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me

The big boats headed out under partly cloudy skies and a slight breeze but tied up to the dock with a good SSW wind. They had real good Dolphin fishing along with some Blackfin Tuna along with a few bottom fish. Inshore boats had good catches of Speckled Trout and Spanish Mackerel and the ever-popular Red Drum. 

If you're on the island and want to come and check out the fish as they hit the dock, head on down to the marina between 4-5 in the afternoon. See what the boats bring in then you can come into the store and check out what we have. Father's Day is right around the corner.

Amelia Albright of Granville, OH caught a 5lb. Speckled Trout on Black Pearl

The day started out bright and sunny but the clouds had filled the sky when the big boats hit the breakwater. They had plenty of Dolphin, both gaffers and bailers with a few Wahoo  and Blackfin Tuna. Bite Me released a White Marlin. Inshore boats had good catches of Red Drum, Speckled Trout and a few Spanish Mackerel.

Citations:

Matt Twardziak of Haddon Heights, NJ caught a 46lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Blue

Steven Kiewel of Faith, SD released a White Marlin on Bite Me

Today was a beautiful beach day and also a good day to fill the freezer or get a citation. Big boats had a good day with bailer Dolphin and some gaffers, some Blackfin Tuna, Snowy Grouper and various other bottom fish. Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats have had a good day with some seriously good eating Speckled Trout and some just as serious Spanish Mackerel and not to be forgotten, Red Drum.

If you are going to be on the island and want to go fishing, make sure you book early and don't wait until you get here. The availability of charters is going fast and everyone is booking up.

Citations:

Gregory Vassie of Chapel Hill, NC released a 48" Red Drum on Sound Bound

Thomas Tayoun of Chapel Hill, NC released 2 48" Red Drum on Sound Bound

The clouds were off and on today but the wind has slacked off and the big boats slipped out to the fishing grounds before a bright sunrise. Anglers hooked up with lots of Dolphin that had bailers and gaffers in the mix along with some Wahoo. Predator released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had a great day with plenty of Speckled Trout and Spanish Mackerel being caught.

Jen Lewis of Wake Forrest, NC released a 96" Blue Marlin on Predator

Not all of the boats that were scheduled to fish offshore today went out but the handful that did reported choppy conditions. They stuck it out for most of the day and returned with some Dolphin, wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna. Our visiting friends from New Jersey, Steve Matthews owner of the Pepper boat released a White Marlin. 

Inshore boats enjoyed another fun-filled day catching Speckled Trout and puppy Drum

Lots of boats headed offshore today hoping to fill their coolers with plenty of fish. The fish were a little scattered but they managed to bring home some good catches of Dolphin, a few Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Blue Marlin.

Inshore boats had a fun-filled day as well, they had catches of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and keeper puppy Drum

Citations

Tonya Blosser of Morgantown, WV caught a 10lb Tilefish on Good Times

Wes Weigle of Kingwood, TX released a Blue Marlin on Release

The days are heating up and so is the fishing. Offshore boats had a load of Dolphin, some gaffers and some bailers. Sea Creature released 2 Blue Marlins and Bite Me released a Sailfish while Release released a Spearfish. Inshore boats got on the Speckled Trout and the Red Drum and a Cobia and a few Spanish Mackerel. The fishing is getting good and the days are getting warmer, give us a call at 1-800-676-4939 and book a trip on an inshore or offshore charter.

Citations:

Josh Walzen of Spruce Pine, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Tom Hager of Charlotte, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Jack Kingery of Scott Twp., PA released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Chris Copolo of Bahama, NC caught a 47lb. Dolphin on Chaser

Darnell Wood of Hiram, GA released a Spearfish on Release

Larry King of Dublin, OH released 48" Red Drum on Sound Bound

It was a gray morning as the boats headed out but the sun was shining on them as the fish hit the dock. Offshore boats scrapped out some Dolphin, both gaffers and bailers and some Spanish Mackerel. Inshore boats had a good day with Speckled Trout and Cobia with a few citations.

Enjoy your Memorial Day as we remember the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedoms we have today.

Citations:

Felicia Marple of Oakland, MD caught a 40lb. Cobia on Adventure

Mary Joyner of Hatteras, NC released a 37in. Cobia on Sound Bound

David Daniel of Sitka, KY caught a 42lb. Cobia on Hook Up