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Waters were still choppy from the blow. But we did have a few boats venture offshore. They had catches of some king mackerel and bottom fish. Along with a few dolphin and wahoo. 

Inshore had excellent catches of red drum and a few bluefish.

The weather is suppose to improve.

A few of the big boats were back at it today. They were in a Dolphin daze. Bailer Dolphin and a couple of Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had a very good day with Red Drum in slot size and citation. They also caught some pretty Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

The anglers and the fish had something in common, they were all wet.

Citations:

Chris Galentine of Centerville, OH caught a 5lb. 2oz. Speckled Trout on Adventure

Gabriel Jones of Clinton, TN released a 50" Red Drum on Hook Up

All of the boats stayed tied to the docks today except for 2 inshore boats. Fingeance ventured out and got on the Red Drum. Of course, Drum love windy days. He also had plenty of Bluefish and Speckled Trout.

Due to an unnamed tropical system off of our coast, the boats don't look to be going out tomorrow. We will see what happens as this system is getting closer.

Mark Mueller of Indian Trail, NC released a 48" Red Drum on Fingeance

It was an early and wet day today. Big boats stayed tied to the docks and will tomorrow too. A couple of inshore boats went out this morning and had an excellent morning of big Red Drum and big Bluefish.

The weather is calling for us to have gale winds with chances of flooding by sound and ocean this evening through to tomorrow morning. The boats will all be staying home and staying safe.

Clint Leatherwood of Troutman, NC released a 47" Red Drum on Fingeance

Just a few of the big boats ventured out to the fishing grounds this morning. They were in pursuit of the fins and they were successful with Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, some Dolphin and bottom fish including Vermillion Snapper and Triggerfish. Inshore boats had some Bluefish, some Speckled Trout and good Cobia catching.

The weekend is not looking very fishing-friendly for the big boats. The inshore boats might still be able to get out, we'll have to see what blows in.

3 boats headed offshore this morning with Rick Kiger and his friends, even though fishing was a little slow the guys said they had a great time as always. They released 3 Sailfish and caught Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna.

Inshore anglers had a great time catching Drum, Speckled Trout and Bluefish

Citations

Richard Novak of Port Washington, NY released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

A hand full of boats headed offshore today. they reported kinda slow. There were a few Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel caught. There were also some Bottomfish boated; Triggerfish and B-liners.

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

This morning started out a little stormy but turned beautiful as the sun rose. A few of the big boats headed out under some clouds but the sun dominated as it filled the sky. They managed to sling some Dolphin and a few Wahoo over the sides along with some bottom fish which included B-liners and Triggerfish. Inshore boats got on the Speckled Trout, Bluefish, and even a couple of Cobia along with a few False Albacore.

Another day in the fishing books. Several of the big boats departed for the fishing grounds this morning. They had a pretty good day with Wahoo and gaffer and bailer Dolphin hitting the decks along with some Blackfin Tuna and bottom fish with B-liners and Triggerfish. Release released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats caught their limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish this morning and some keeper Red Drum.

Ethan Carroll of Vale, NC caught a 45lb. 6oz. Wahoo on Carolina Girl

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