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A few hardy anglers went offshore today, they reported scattered catches of Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Sailfish and Hatteras Fever II released 2 Sailfish 

Inshore boats are continuing to get on the Big Drum. There are also keeper Drum being caught. Speckled Trout are still around in good numbers and a few keeper Flounder are being caught 

Citations

Ryan Toolio of Boardman, OH released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Adam Ray of Lowellville, OH released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Kyle Frazier of Lowellville, OH released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Cathy Dowd of Easton, MD released a Sailfish on Release

Bill Dowd of Easton, MD released a Sailfish on Release

Only a few boats offshore today, they had a pretty good day. They had catches of Wahoo, Dolphin, and Blackfin Tuna. The Billfish bite was also pretty good. Tuna Duck released a Sailfish, Good Times released 2 Sailfish, Hatteras Fever II released a Sailfish, Carolina Girl released a Sailfish, Predator released a Sailfish.

Inshore boats are still pretty busy with trips. Today they had catches of Flounder, Trout, Bluefish and Drum

Citations

Michael Nuzback of Sykesville, MD caught a 47lb Wahoo on Predator

Zac Zylinski of Sykesville, MD released a Sailfish o Predator

Ashley Caldwell of Lancaster, SC released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Jerry Teter of Salisbury, NC released a Sailfish on Good Times

Alexander Mounce of Statesville, NC released a Sailfish on Good Times

Michael Riebe of Big Stone Gap, VA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Elyse Lombardi of Dever, Co released a Sailfish on Hatteras Fever II

Overcast skies and the temperatures are heating back up. The bite has heated back up some too. The big boats had a good day today. They had Dolphin, mostly bailers, and a few Wahoo along with some Blackfin Tuna, a Swordfish and some Snappers and Triggerfish.  Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Sea Mullet and some Flounder.

Mitchell Soiland of Crested Butte, CO caught a 58lb. Swordfish on Release

Happy Labor Day! Hopefully, you're not actually laboring today and enjoying the beautiful weather. It was scrappy fishing offshore today. Some of the boats did manage to catch a few bailer Dolphin and a couple of Wahoo and Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. The inshore boats had better luck with big Red Drum and some Speckled Trout along with a few Spanish Mackerel and a Flounder.

Citations:

Shawn White of Henrico, VA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Samantha Schoffstall of Shermans Dale, PA caught a 5lb. Speckled Trout and released a 46" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Laurel Deihl of Carlisle, PA released a 46" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Labor Day weekend continues and the weather has been excellent. The big boats had a good day with Blue Marlin and Sailfish releases. They also had some Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna hit their decks along with good Dolphin and Wahoo catches. Inshore boats caught their limits of Bluefish and keepable Red Drum again on the calm clear waters of the Atlantic and Pamlico Sound.

Citations:

Johnny Landis of Marlinton, WV released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Albert Cannon of Hatteras, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Christopher Thurston of Abingdon, VA released 2 Blue Marlins on Release

Jonathan Davis of Tazewell, VA released a 58" Sailfish and a Blue Marlin on Release

It was a gorgeous September day and the big boats took advantage of it. They had a couple of Sailfish releases along with some good Wahoo catching and some good Dolphin with mostly bailers and a variety of Tuna including Skipjacks, Blackfin and Yellowfin. Inshore boats also took advantage of the gorgeous weather and some were able to fish along the beach and release some citation size, Red Drum. They also had their limits of Bluefish and keeper Drum. 

Fish photography courtesy of Tonyia the birthday girl. Happy Birthday Tonyia!

Citations:

Michael Simpson of Franklin, VA released a Sailfish on Good Times

Whitney Sandlin of Fredericksburg, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Michael Nichols of Millers Creek, NC released 2 48" Red Drum on Hook Up

Lincoln Triplette of Millers Creek, NC released 2 46" Red Drum on Hook Up

Brian Church of Ferguson, NC released 2 45" Red Drum on Hook Up

Brandon Bumgarner of Wilkesboro, NC released 2 48" Red Drum on Hook Up

Juan Tejeda of Stamford, CT released a 49" Red Drum on Hook Up

Walter Wielgus of Clayton, NJ released a 48" Red Drum on Fingeance

Gary Wielgus of Brookhaven, PA released a 44" Red Drum on Fingeance

Only inshore boats fished today, they had lots of Big Red Drum releases as well as some keeper Red Drum. Bluefish were also plentiful.

Citations

Chance Allen of Inwood, WV released 4- 46" Red Drum on Hook Up

Jamies White of Kearneysville, WV released 5- 45" Red Drum on Hook Up

Kyle White of Inwood, WV released 4- 47" Red Drum on Hook Up

William Drury of Alexandria, VA released a 47" and 42" Red Drum on Black Pearl

All of the big boats stayed at the dock today, only the inshore made it out. They had good catches of keeper Red Drum, Big Red Drum releases, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and a few small Flounder.

Citations

Hook Up

9 year old Liam Bigger of Selinsgrove, PA released 2- 45" Red Drum

Corey Bigger of Selinsgrove, PA released 2- 45" Red Drum

Andrew Laughman of Selinsgrove, PA released 2- 45" Red Drum

Cody Bigger of Selinsgrove, PA released 1-46" Red Drum

Caylor Bigger of Selinsgrove, PA released 2- 45" Red Drum

It was another hot August day and most of the big boats were out of the inlet before sunrise. It was scrappy fishing for most. The catch of the day was Dolphin and Wahoo with some Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish, Tilefish and Grouper. Native Son released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Inshore boats had good catches of keeper Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

Citations:

Kane Hershey of Shippensburg, PA released a Blue Marlin on Native Son

Donald Hershey of Shippensburg, PA released a Sailfish on Native Son

Scott Nessl of Virginia Beach, VA caught an 11lb. 3oz. Tilefish on Good Times 

Trevin Bare of Carrollton, VA caught a 24lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times

It was a dawn to dusk hot, steamy day. The Blue Marlin may have wanted to get a little air time as their were several released today. They also had some Dolphin and a scattered Wahoo along with some Grouper. Inshore boats had some Amberjacks, citation Red Drum and some pretty Speckled Trout.

The weather may not be fishable starting on Wednesday and we'll have to see what the weekend holds, but as soon as it is fishable, they'll be back at it so get your boat booked.

Citations:

Carlyle Womble of Waynesboro, VA released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

Donna Gibson of Frisco, NC released a Swordfish and caught a 40lb. Grouper on Release

Jason Hoy of Macungie, PA caught a 6lb. 7oz. 29" Speckled Trout on Black Pearl

Kim Hoy of Beaver Springs, PA released a 46" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Emily Beall of Blaine, MN released a Sailfish on Predator

Charles Meadowcroft of Fridley, MN released a Sailfish on Predator

Paul Platt of Norfolk, VA released a Blue Marlin on Carolina Girl

Sarah Cocherell of Norfolk, VA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Jayden Platt of Norfolk, VA caught a 60lb. Amberjack on Carolina Girl

Andrew Barden of Norfolk, VA caught a 6lb. Triggerfish on Carolina Girl

Kenneth Lancaster of Norfolk, VA caught a 65lb. Amberjack on Carolina Girl

Bryan Knight of Norfolk, VA released a 7lb. Amberjack on Carolina Girl

The boats left on a swampy morning this morning and returned to a toasty afternoon. It was a Dolphin daze with mostly bailers along with some pretty Blackfin Tuna and bottom fish like Grouper and Tilefish. Good Times and Release each released a Blue Marlin.  Inshore boats had some Speckled Trout and caught their limits of Bluefish and Red Drum.

The next couple of days are looking good weather-wise. Towards the middle to the end of the week, it could be sketchy with the remnants of Ida being an unwelcome visitor. All eyes on the skies.

Citations:

Lyle Pace of Charlotte, NC released a Sailfish on Release

Michael Powell of Hudson, NC released a Blue Marlin on Release

Chris Moye of Vidalia, GA caught a 10lb. 3oz. Tilefish on Good Times

Jason Pierce of Vidalia, GA caught a 10lb. 6oz. Tilefish on Good Times

Warren Jackson of Mount Vernon, GA released a Blue Marlin on Good Times

It was a beautiful day off the coast of Cape Hatteras today. All of the big boats were cut loose this morning. The Dolphin fishing was good along with some Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats were able to fill the coolers with Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

Summer is drawing to a close and the days will be getting cooler but the Fall fishing will be starting to heat up. Get yourself booked on a trip and fill your freezer or release a giant and make memories for a lifetime.

Todd Loving of Roanoke, VA caught a 54lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl

Another hot August day and the big boats went out under dark skies with a beautiful sunrise on the fishing grounds. A few bailer Dolphins hit the decks along with plenty of Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. They also had some bottom fish and released a couple of Sailfish. Good Times released a Blue Marlin. Nearshore boats had King Mackerel, Amberjacks and some Cobia were sighted. Inshore boats had good catches of Speckled Trout, Bluefish and some Red Drum in the citation size.

Citations:

Jolene Walker of West Finley, PA released a Sailfish on Release

Deidre Mulder of Frisco, NC released a 52" Red Drum on Relentless

John Bauer of Chester, VA released a Blue Marlin and caught a 23lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times

Zachary Kendrick of Danville, VA caught a 26lb. Blackfin Tuna and a 10lb. 4oz. Tilefish on Good Times

Nicole Fairbanks of Buxton, NC released a 47" Red Drum on Island Time

Chrissy Paz of Buxton, NC released a 47" Red Drum on Island Time

Elizabeth Fairbanks of Buxton, NC released a 48" Red Drum on Island Time

Hot, clammy weather today. Offshore boats returned with catches of Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and some Bottomfish; Triggerfish and Tilefish

Nearshore fishing produced catches of Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel

Back in the sound area boats had catches of Speckled Trout, Red Drum,

and a Cobia. One family went sea shelling and catch some sand dollars

Citations

Dustin Castle of Glenburnie, MD caught a43lb Cobia on Black Pearl

David Swann of Cadiz, OH caught a 10lb Tilefish and a 27lb Grouper on Good Times

Justin Whiteman of Raleigh, NC caught a 10lb Tilefish on Good Times

Tim Wuchter of Raleigh, NC caught a 10lb Tilefish on Good Times

Alexander Andrew of Apex, NC caught a 10lb Tilefish on Good Times

We had a few big boats slip through the inlet this morning. They did well with Wahoo and Dolphin with mostly bailers, a limit of Tilefish, Grouper and also a scattering of Blackfin Tuna. They also released a few Sailfish. Inshore boats had a good day with Red Drum and the nearshore boat filled the cooler with Bluefish. 

Citations:

Leslie Jelinski of Parma, OH released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Rebecca Spicher of Herndon, VA released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl

It's been a little breezy inshore and a lot breezy offshore. All of the big boats stayed tied to the dock. The Inshore boats have had a good day today. They have had good catches of Speckled Trout, a few Spanish Mackerel, some pretty keeper Red Drum and some nice catches of Sheepshead.

River Hagerich caught an 8lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl earning him another citation. He's 2 years old and he has already caught a couple of citation fish. He's a big-time fisherman in a small package.

The big boats left under clear skies this morning and by the time the fish hit the dock, it was under dark clouds. A couple of boats had a near-miss with Blue Marlin. They did bring home the meat fish of bailer Dolphin and Wahoo. Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout and Red Drum today. 

The next few days are looking windy from the SW so we'll see how it goes for the big boats. Inshore boats will be looking for Red Drum. Drum like to bite on windy days.

Very little wind today and a lot of sun and heat. Most of the big boats had a good day with Dolphin, in the bailer variety, and some nice Wahoo. Good Times and Sea Creature each had Sailfish releases. Inshore boats had a good morning with Speckled Trout but the afternoon was a little slower and still saw catches of keeper size Red Drum and buckets of Clams.

This weekend has Henri sitting off of our coast and looks like it will be giving us a Rawhide ocean, rollin' rollin' rollin'. 

Citations:

Ryan Angold of Virginia Beach, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

William Brett of Chesapeake, VA caught a 45lb. Wahoo on Good Times

Jeffery Lavender of Portsmouth, VA released a Sailfish on Good Times

Cameron Tellefsen of Virginia Beach, VA released a 43" Red Drum on Island Time

More really hot weather again today. Offshore boats returned with some good catches of Wahoo, some of the boats found schools of Dolphin and did pretty well, some Blackfin Tuna were hitting the dock as well. There were also some Bottomfish caught; Tilefish, Trigerfish, Sea Bass, Snapper and Grouper. Calypso released a Sailfish, Good Times released 2 Blue Marlin and Hatteras Blue released a Sailfish.

Inshore anglers worked hard for their fish today, Speckled Trout and Drum. There were also some clams caught.

Citations

Maggie McNeill of Grassy Creek, NC caught a 35lb Dolphin on Native Son

Logan Helwig of Manchester, MD released a Sailfish on Calypso

Steven Fisher of Akron, PA caught a 40lb Wahoo on Carolina Girl

Michael Smith of Kitty Hawk, NC released a Blue Marolin on Good Times

Jason Emminizer of Kitty Hawk, NC released a Blue Marlin on Good Times

Gary Wilson of Wellwsville, OH released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Brandon Gillingham of New York, NY released a 53" Red Drum on Island Time

Offshore boats headed out this morning with some hot weather and a little wind. They returned with some Dolphin, Wahoo, a few King Mackerel and some Blackfin Tuna. Bottomfish were also caught; limits of Tilefish and Snowy Grouper. Calypso released a Sailfish

Inshore boats that were fishing around the inlet and along the beach had catches of Bluefish and some Spanish Mackerel. In the sound area Red Drum and Speckled Trout were caught.

Citations

Max Pinamounti of Chanhassen, MN released a Sailfish on Calypso