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Happy Independence Day! It was a busy day at the marina with charters getting on the fish. Spanish Mackerel fishing continues to be good for inshore anglers. This morning they got on some Red Drum and this afternoon some Speckled Trout. The Billfish bite was good for offshore anglers. Schools of Dolphin were found and produced a mix of gaffers and bailers. Several Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna were caught. Carolina Girl released two Blue Marlins. We have trips available for the upcoming week, just give us a call at 800-676-4939 and we'll hook you up!

Citation:

Danny Yandle of Roanoke Rapids, NC: 5 lb. Speckled Trout on Salty Paws.

Christian Burt of Hampton, VA released a Blue Marlin on Carolina Girl.

Trent Whitehead of Hampton, VA released a Blue Marlin on Carolina Girl.

A great day to be near or on the water in pursuit of happiness. Inshore and Near-Shore anglers got on a good Spanish Mackerel bite both this morning and this afternoon. They reported extremely clear water conditions and were excited to see porpoise and other wildlife. The Dolphin bite was fair to good offshore. Some Wahoo were reported as well as some Yellowfin Tuna. Bottom fish included Grouper, Golden Tilefish, and Rosefish. Give us a call at 800-676-4949 to book the charter of your choice.

Robert Flint of Charlottesville, VA: 45" Barracuda release on Hatteras Blue.

Diana Weldman of Scottsville, VA: 50" Barracuda release on Hatteras Blue.

Blake Daniel of Washington, NC: 50 lb. Wahoo.

Another beautiful day out on the water, inshore boats fishing along the beach had good catches of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and a Cobia was caught on Adventure. Back in the sound area anglers caught Drum and Speckled Trout. Out a little further offshore there were good catches of bottom fish, Triggerfish and Sea Bass. There were good numbers of American Red Snapper released because the season doesn't open till next week. Offshore anglers had a great day as well, they returned from the deep blue sea with good catches of Dolphin, both Blackfin and Yellowfin Tune, Wahoo and King Mackerel. Hatteras Blue and Hatteras Fever both released a Sailfish.

Citations

Harrison Flint of Charlottesville, VA released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Madison McGee of Suffolk, VA released a 50lb Barracuda on Bite Me

Chucky Ayers of Pennsville, NJ caught a 44lb Wahoo on Tuna Duck

Richard Haas of Cherry Hill, NJ released a Sailfish on Hatteras Fever II

Michael Williams of Boonesmill, VA released a 46" Barracuda on Gambler

July 1st was a winner with high temps, light winds, and a gorgeous blue sky. Offshore boats had flags flapping with 7 Sailfish released. Citation size Tilefish were also on the menu along with Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, Snapper and Triggerfish. Inshore boats were finding excellent Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. Nearshore boats had a spectacular catch of Spanish Mackerel. 

Citations

Predator: Derek Markley of Lewistown, PA released a Sailfish.

Good Times: Noah Mahoney of Front Royal, VA released a Sailfish. Blake Perrero of Woodstock, VA caught a 10lb Tilefish. Charles Jenkins of Linden, VA caught a 11lb Tilesfish.

Carolina Girl: Tim Jackson Jr. of Dresden, OH released a Sailfish.

Hatteras Blue: Bobby Mayberry of Taylorsville, NC released a Sailfish. Tommy Smith of Taylorsville, NC released a Sailfish

Tuna Duck: Ian Splisgardt of Midlothian, VA released a Sailfish.

Gambler: David Ruta Jr. of Landenberg, PA released a Sailfish.

Lots of fishing action today! Inshore anglers were entertained with catching Ribbon Fish - check out the pictures! They got on Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and Bluefish. The Billfish bite was on offshore with one Blue Marlin release and three Sailfish releases. Bottom fishing was good today as well. The Dolphin bite was fair to good and a few Yellowfin Tuna made it into the fish box. Come to the dock between 4 and 5 to watch the catch hit the dock. It's fun!

Citations:

Erek Grohs of South Windsor, CT: 6 lb. Spanish Mackerel on Hook Up.

Dennie Simpson, Jr. of Clarksville, IN Blue Marlin release on Tuna Duck.

Ron Plsano of Manquin, VA: 45 lb. Cobia on Adventure.

Jeff Andraschko of Portage, WI released a Sailfish on Predator.

Rogan Bisch of Garnetvalley, PA released a Sailfish on Release

Light winds made for a beautiful out on the water, inshore fisherman had catches of Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Bluefish. Fishing around the inlet produced some Cobia and along the beach Spanish Mackerel were boated. 

Out in the deep anglers had good catches of Dolphin with some limits, a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna were boated. 

Gambler, Release, Sea Creature and Tuna Duck all released Sailfish

Citations

Jam Benjamin of Leesburg, VA released a Sailfish on Release

Theresa Bonner of California, MD released a Barracuda and caught a 44lb Grouper on Predator

Bryan Myers of Hillsborough, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Andrew Sensius of North Canton, OH caught a32lb Grouper on Good Times

Steven Sensius of North Canton, OH released a 86" shark on Good Times

Mark McDonald of Carmel, IN caught a 5lb Speckled Trout on Hook Up

Todd Nelson of Evans City, PA released a Sailfish on Gambler

Andrew Nelson of Evans City, PA released a Barracuda on Gambler

Hatteras was hot today! Temps in the upper 80's and blue skies. Offshore boats had good catches of Blackfin Tuna, scattered Dolphin and Wahoo. Hatteras Fever released a Sailfish. A great mix of bottom fish were also caught with Amberjack, Grouper, Snapper and Tilefish. Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel a few Spanish Mackerel and Cobia.

Citations

Tuna Duck: Tina Doak of Parsonsburg, MC caught a 40lb Wahoo. John Doak Jr. of Parsonsburg, MD released a Sailfish.

Adventure: Kenneth King of Roanoke, VA caught a 5.12lb Speckled Trout.

Carolina Girl: Erika Radke of Elizabeth City, NC caught a 52lb Grouper.

Another beautiful Summer day! Inshore anglers had good catches of Speckled Trout. Near shore charters got on some Spanish Mackerel. The action offshore was a bit slower than yesterday with some Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, along with some bottom fish. A White Marlin and Sailfish were released. Charters are booking fast - don't miss out - give us a call at 800-676-4939 and make some good memories.

Citations:

Jake Whalen of Winston-Salem, NC: Sailfish release on Release.

Kevan Price of Quakertown, PA: 11 lb. Gray Tilefish on Predator.

Douglas Roberson of Halifax, NC: 12 lb. Gray Tilefish and 86" Shark release on Predator.

Ryan Taub of Philadelphia, PA: White Marlin release on Bite Me.

Our fleet was very busy the last few days getting anglers out to the fishing grounds. Inshore charters had a great time reeling in over slot Red Drum - they put up quite a fight on small tackle! They got on some Speckled Trout and BIG Bluefish as well. Inshore charters run 1/2 day trips and are a great way to introduce your friends or family to fishing. It was a beautiful day to fish the Gulf Stream. Anglers got on some Dolphin (bailers and gaffers), Blackfin Tuna, and a few Wahoo. Bottom fish was a mixed bag with Triggerfish and Vermillion Snapper. One Blue Marlin was released. More Marlin was seen but did not bite the hook. There are always exciting things to witness offshore. June has come and gone - don't let July do the same without a fishing adventure! Give us a call at 800-676-4939 and we'll hook you up! 

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Josh Bower of Sandston, VA: Blue Marlin release on Bite Me.

Inshore anglers enjoyed catching Speckled trout this morning and afternoon back in the sound area, while anglers fishing along the beach had some good catches of Spanish Mackerel.

Anglers that were lucky enough to fish offshore had great catches of Dolphin along with a few Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna. There were also some bottom fish caught, like Triggerfish, Sea Bass and Vermillion Snapper.

Gambler released a Blue Marlin and Predator released a Sailfish

Citations

Blake Edwards of Purcellville, VA  released a Blue Marlin on Gambler

Ella McClintic of Hendersonville, NC caught a 5.07lb Speckled Trout on Adventure

Lots of boats out fishing on the Gulfstream today. There were catches of Blackfin Tuna and Mackerel. Some nice size gaffer Dolphin and a few bailers. Inshore boats were finding limits of Puppy Drum good Speckled Trout and a few Bluefish. Nearshore boats found good Spanish Mackerel.

A Southwest wind blew in today and put a damper on the fishing. Inshore boats experienced good Red Drum (citations and keepers) despite choppy conditions in the Pamlico Sound. Some Cobia were caught and clamming was excellent. There are many activities to take advantage of when boating in the Sound. The fishing offshore was variable with some boats returning with fair to good catches of Dolphin. Bottom fishing included Triggerfish. One White Marlin was released. Summer is in full swing - don't miss out - book a charter of your choice, call us at 800-676-4939 and we'll hook you up! 

Citation:

Jeff Naberstroh of Apollo, PA: White Marlin release on Bite Me.

John Scott of Burlington, NC: 5 lb. Speckled Trout on Adventure.

This morning inshore anglers had a great time out on the water, most fished along the beach and had great catches of Spanish Mackerel, a few boats fished in the sound a caught a few Speckled Trout. This afternoon most fished back in the sound a had great catches of Puppy Drum. A couple of families wanted some clams and they caught their limit in a short time.

Offshore anglers enjoyed great catches of Dolphin and a few Yellowfin Tuna were caught. Sundown had a good catch of Triggerfish as well. Release released a Blue Marlin

James Oberlin of Sandy, UT caught a 5.05lb Triggerfish on Sundown

Inshore boats had a great day of Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Bluefish. Offshore boats were certainly getting it done today with excellent catches of large Yellowfin Tuna and good gaffer and bailer Dolphin. The whole fleet was out on the Gulfstream today! Blue skies for the majority of the day with hot temps.

Citations

Bite Me: Jay Collier of Weaverville, NC caught a 51lb Dolphin.

Adventure: Jack Revere of Frisco, NC caught a 70lb Yellowfin Tuna. Michael Melillo of Alexandria, VA released a Blue Marlin.

Release: Allison Brown of Sneads Ferry, NC caught a 36lb Dolphin.

It has been a bit overcast today, however, it did not deter anglers from getting on the fish. Inshore anglers had good times fishing for Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Bluefish. The Marlin bite was good offshore with five releases. Boats that fished to the north got on the Tuna while boats that fished to the south got on Dolphin. There was also a lot of Shark action. Charters are filling up fast - don't miss out on the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends - give us a call at 800-676-9353 to book a charter.

Citations:

Dustin Callis of Herndon, VA: Blue Marlin release and 150 lb. Shark on Carolina Girl.

Bryan Sablan of Fredericksburg, VA: Blue Marlin release on Carolina Girl.

Kevin Smith of Glen Allen, VA: Blue Marlin release on Native Son.

Marc Bankoski of Winterville, NC: Blue Marlin release on Hatteras Fever II.

Travis Dixon of Winterville, NC: 43 lb. Dolphin on Hatteras Fever II.

Jerry Gouveia of Hope Mills, NC: Blue Marlin release on Chaser.

Jean Hartley of Leasburg, NC: 68 lb. Wahoo on Release.

Inshore anglers stayed busy this morning and afternoon with good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout. There were a lot of family groups with small children who took advantage of the wonderful fishing conditions to introduce fishing to their youngsters. Lots of fun and good vacation memories made! One boat fished near shore and reported beautiful conditions just off the beach. They got on Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Our offshore fleet went out to the Gulf Stream and returned with real good catches of Dolphin as well as Yellowfin Tuna. A few Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo were caught. Bottom fishing was good with Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, Tilefish, and Grouper. Call us at 800-676-4939 and we'll hook you up with a fishing charter.

Citations:

Josh Day of Sylva, NC: Blue Marlin release on Bite Me.

Frank Pena of Phoenix, AZ: White Marlin release on Tuna Duck.

Ian King of Newburg, PA: 41 lb. Dolphin on Calypso.

Inshore anglers enjoyed a good day on the water, back in the sound area they had good catches of keeper Red Drum and Bluefish. Along the beach, anglers boated good numbers of Spanish Mackerel and a few Albacore. A little farther offshore there were some Triggerfish and Sea Bass caught. Offshore anglers didn't miss out, they returned with excellent catches of nice sized Yellowfin Tuna, some had near limits, good Dolphin catches of both gaffer and the smaller bailer sizes. There were also some Blackfin Tuna and a few Wahoo caught. Chaser released a Blue Marlin, Tuna Duck released a White Marlin, Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin, Predator released a Sailfish and Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin.

Citations

Chris Strawn of Braselton, GA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Erni Eulensein of Hampton, VA released a Blue Marlin on Hatteras FeverII

Turned out to be a pretty day today with our inshore boats having catches of speckled trout and bluefish.

The offshore boats had excellent catches of yellowfin tuna. They also had good dolphin fishing with bailers and gaffers.

Citations:

Aaron Puckette of Gladys, VA released a blue marlin on Hatteras Fever

Josette Gordon of Shermansdale, PA Grouper 45' on Good Times

Andy Fuqua of Leasburg, NC Cobia 50" on Black Pearl

Heavy rain squalls and thunderstorms kept offshore charters at the dock again today. As all boats were booked this was a real bummer. Inshore charters filled up fast with no one fishing offshore. They braved the weather, returning soaked to the bone with good fish stories to tell. They got on some Citation Red Drum, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Bluefish. Rainy days can be fun when you pick the right activities.

Citations:

John combs of Prospect, KY: 44" and 43" Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Tom Watters of Lex, KY: 47" and 46" Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Charles Turner of The Plains, VA: 50" Red Drum release on Black Pearl.

George Marshall of Round Hill, VA: 53" Red Drum release on Black Pearl.

First, we'd like to wish Predator a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on their win in the 62nd Big Rock Tournament. Way to go Team Predator!!!

Weather kept all the big boats at the dock today.  A few of the little boats made to out and showed their parties a good time, with limits of red drum and some speckled trout.