Fishing Reports
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Sunday, July 23, 2023
It was a pretty day on the blue water today. The fishing was a little scrappy for some. Some of the big boats had pretty good catches of Wahoo, along with some Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna and some Dolphin. They also had some Grouper and Oceanic Bonita. The Nearshore boat had catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish this morning. The Inshore boats had excellent Gray Trout and Bluefish catching along with some Blue Crabs and Red Drum.
Citations:
Logan Rothermel of Etters, PA caught a 46lb. Snowy Grouper on Carolina Girl
Daniel Rothermel of Buxton, NC caught a 71lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Saturday, July 22, 2023
It started out as fairly sunny this morning but quickly turned overcast as the rain made its way along the beach. The big boats had a little smoother ride around the blue water today. The big boats had catches of some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna along with a few Dolphin and some Amberjacks. Release relased a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and Gambler released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats made anglers happy with catches of Bluefish and limits of Speckled Trout along with some Red Drum and some nice Blue Crabs. Black Pearl released a 175lb. Tarpon.
Citations:
Timothy Hagerich released a 175lb. Tarpon on Black Pearl
Joshua Vogt of Fairport, NY released a Sailfish on Gambler
Seth Barrow of Washington, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Adam Williams of Merry Hill, NC released a Sailfish on Release
Kevin White of Windsor, NC released a Blue Marlin on Release
Thomas Moyer of Smithfield, NC caught a 42.7lb. Snowy Grouper on Carolina Girl
Friday, July 21, 2023
It was another pretty day on the blue water. It was a little rough but that didn't stop the fishing. The big boats had a few Dolphin and Wahoo. Predator released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats got onto Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Sheepshead and Red Drum.
Citations:
Nancy Bender of Bloomery, WV released a Sailfish on Predator
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Offshore Fleet went out this morning to blue waters and a wonderful sunrise.
Anglers having a great time catching Wahoos and Dolphins. Carolina Girl released a
Sailfish. Tuna Duck released a sailfish.
Inshore Fleet had a great day catching Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and Blue Fish
Citations:
Dalton Whitley released a 47-inch Barracuda on the Release
Christopher Carey Released a Sailfish on the Tuna Duck
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Our offshore fleet had a wonderful day catching Dolphin and Wahoo. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin. The inshore fleet had a good as well, they caught Bluefish and Speckled Trout
Citations
Justin Curcio of Hatteras, NC released a BLue Marlin on Bite Me
Jack Edwards of Union Bridge, MD caught a 5lb Speckled Trout on Relentless
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
An overcast day didn't make it any less hot. The big boats scrapped out a day and got their limits of bailer Dolphin, a few Wahoo and some bottom fish which included B-liners and Grouper. Release released a White Marlin and Hatteras Fever released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good fishing with Bluefish and Speckled Trout and Red Drum.
Citations:
Justin Piekarski of Grand Rapids, MN released a White Marlin on Release
Monday, July 17, 2023
It was another hot one today and the big boats went fishing. They had good catches of Dolphin and a few Wahoo. Release released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good catches of Amberjacks, Cobia and Bluefish. They also had some pretty Red Drum. Red Drum makes for very tasty fish tacos.
Citations:
Gleven Bousquet of Greene, RI released a 43" Red Drum on Tightline
Sunday, July 16, 2023
It was a windy enough day today to keep the big boats tied up. One Inshore boat headed out into the Pamlico Sound and had a good day. Hook Up had excellent catches of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Hopefully, the wind backs off tomorrow.
Saturday, July 15, 2023
It started out as a sunny day but by the time the boats hit the docks it was overcast and hot. Some of the Offshore and Inshore boats took advantage of the short Red Snapper season. It did not disappoint. They caught plenty of pretty Snappers along with a few Gag Groupers and Triggerfish. The rest of the Offshore boats caught a few Dolphin and a few Wahoo. Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin. Release and Sea Creature each released 2 Sailfish and Bite Me released 1 Sailfish. The other Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish. They also had a few Cobia and Spanish Mackerel.
Citations:
Dustin Kennedy of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Jacob Harrell of Willow Springs, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Chris Boyce of Hampton, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Kimberly Hart of Moyock, NC released a Sailfish on Unplugged
Friday, July 14, 2023
A few of the big boats watched the sun come up over the blue water this morning. It was a Sailfish day today. They also had a few Dolphin along with a few Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna. Bottom fish included Red Snappers. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and 6 Sailfish. Predator released a Sailfish while Release released 5 Sailfish and Sea Creature released 3 Sailfish. The Inshore boats filled a cooler full of Clams along with some Speckled Trout, Red Drum and Bluefish.
Citations:
Douglas Allen of Freeman, VA released a Sailfish on Predator
Clayton Lee of Camden On Gauley, WV released 2 Sailfish on Bite Me
Jason Lee of Cowen, WV released 2 Sailfish on Bite Me
Wayne Lee of Cowen, WV released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Ronald Harrell of Rocky Mount, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Nick Harrell of Willow Springs, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Matthew Lee of Camden On Gauley, WV released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Bite Me
James Kelley of Craigsville, WV released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Larry Goettl of Elkton, FL released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Scott, Dave, Linus and Gary released 2 Sailfish on Release
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Off Shore Fleet Headed out to a Beautiful sun rise this morning.
Anglers have a good day catching dolphins, King Mackerels, and Spanish Mackerel,
some Wahoos,a few Yellow Fin Tuna,Grouper, and some Tile Fish.
In Shore, Fleet Anglers had a great day catching Red Drum, Speckled Trout
Citations:
Joseph Swisher caught a Speckled Trout on the Adventure.
Dan Souchuck of Bensalem, PA released a Sailfish on Native Son
Richard Krotz of Yardley, PA released a Sailfish on Native Son
Greg McGlashan of Surrey UK released a White Marlin on the Bite Me.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Lots of great fishing action on this beautiful day. The offshore fleet had a great day catching Dolphin, lots of Yellowfin Tuna and the billfish bite is still good. Carolina Girl released 2 Sailfish, Release released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish.
The inshore fleet had a great day as well, they had limits of Red Drum, nice Speckled Trout and all the Bluefish you wanted. They also caught limits of Clams.
Citations
Mike Noe (Happy 70th Birthday Week!!) of Virginia Beach, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Michael Robertson of Medina, OH released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Tanner Richardson of Germantown, OH released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Kirk Richardson of Germantown, OH caught a 72lb Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Lauren Collier of Starkville, MS caught a 71lb Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Greg Collier of Pawleys Island, SC caught a 71lb Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Trevor Kay of Traverse City, MI caught a 6.04lb Speckled Trout on Relentless
Will Tharin of Greenville, NC released a Sailfish on Release
Brett Laulermich of Virginia Beach, VA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
It was another hot one on the bluewater today and the big boats scrapped it out. They slung some Dolphin on deck along with some Yellowfin Tuna. They also had some bottom fish. Bite Me and Sea Creature each released 3 Sailfish. Tuna Duck released 2 Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats made anglers happy catching their limits on Bluefish and Amberjacks. They also had some Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Sheepshead and a couple of big Sharks and Cobia.
Citations:
Kendal Pease of Ramsey, IL released 2 Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck
Nathaniel Eve of Atlanta, GA released a 65" Sailfish on Sea Creature
Henry Longley of Evans, GA released a 72" Sailfish on Sea Creature
Garrett Butler of Martinez, GA released a 70" Sailfish on Sea Creature
Anotnio Fox of Germantown, MD caught an 88lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Blue
James Martin of Warrenton, VA caught a 5.2lb. Speckled Trout on Relentless
Katherine Montemurro of Monroe, VA released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Aaron Sprouse of Spout Spring, VA released a 2 Sailfish on Bite Me
Monday, July 10, 2023
The day started out cloudy and got cloudier as the day got longer. The big boats had a very good day and the Yellowfin Tuna catching was excellent. They also had a few Wahoo and Dolphin. Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had plenty of everything including Red Drum, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Amberjacks and Cobia.
Citations:
Steven Barwick of Greeneville, TN released a Sailfish on Hatteras Fever II
Chandler Collins of Greeneville, TN released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Hatteras Fever II
Makayla Barwick of Greeneville, TN caught a 44lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II
Jeff Potocsnal of St. Marys, GA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Clark Hill of Cleveland, TN released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Wyatt Tringle of Hampton, VA caught a 70lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Ryan Tringle of Hampton, VA caught a 74lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Scott Peage of Hampton, VA caught a 71lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Billy Sinks Jr. of Hampton, VA caught a 72lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Victor Camacho of Hampton, VA caught a 70lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Melissa Black of Hampton, VA caught a 72lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Sunday, July 09, 2023
A few of the big boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. As they watched the fast-moving thunderstorms roll by they were onto some good Dolphin catching along with a few bottom fish and some nice Yellowfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had catches of Cobia, Bluefish, some Spanish Mackerel and some pretty Speckled Trout.
The Release had a GRAND SLAM with a Blue Marlin, a Sailfish, and a White Marlin. Congratulations to Captain Rom Whitaker.
Citations:
Jeff Potocsnak of St. Mary's, GA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Hans Harman of McGaheysville, VA caught a 70lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Ben August of Harrisonburg, VA caught a 71lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Grady Harman of McGaheysville, VA caught a 74lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Saturday, July 08, 2023
It was another warm one today. Mostly cloudy skies gave way to some sun by late afternoon. The big boats scrapped out a day catching some Dolphin and some scattered Wahoo. Bottom fishing caught Tilefish and Groupers. Release released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had a day of catching Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and a few Spanish Mackerel.
Citations:
Devon Simmers of Richmond, VA released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Release
Ashton Tavener of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Release
Friday, July 07, 2023
It was a pretty day on the blue water today and the Blue Marlin releases were off the hook. The Offshore fleet had a great day releasing Marlin and a couple of Sailfish. They also had good catches of Dolphin, along with some King Mackerel and Wahoo. A few bottom fish were thrown on deck as well with Tilefish and some Snowy Grouper. Bite Me and Hatteras Blue each released a Blue Marlin. Bite Me also released a White Marlin and Predator released 4 White Marlins. Carolina Girl and Sea Creature each released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had a good day catching Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citations:
Cory Tyler of Mechanicsville, VA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Dylan Blount of Sparta, WI released a 90" Blue Marlin on Hatteras Blue
Anton Balek of Wilton, CT released 2 White Marlin on Predator
Gunita Balek of Wilton, CT released a White Marlin on Predator
Bradley Krodel of Snow Hill, NC released a 60" Sailfish on Sea Creature
William Sykes of Taylors, SC released a White Marlin and a Blue Marlin on Bite Me
Brian Rawlings of Charlotte Hall, MD released a Sailfish
Thursday, July 06, 2023
A few of the Off Shore Fleet made it out due to a rainy morning but a great afternoon.
Anglers had fun catching Dolphins, Released released a Blue Marlin
Inshore Fleet went out in the Morning catching Blue Fish, Red Drums.
Citations
James Smith of Holly Springs NC released a Blue Marlin on the Release
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
What a Beautiful Afternoon. A little rain this morning, but a wonderful afternoon.
Offshore had a great day catching limits of Dolphin and Wahoo, Grouper,
and some Tilefish and BlueMarlins and White Marlins.
Inshore had a great day catching Bluefish, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead,
Grey Trout, Red Drum, and Good Claiming.
Citations
Gino Descalzi of Vineland NJ released a Blue Marlin on the Predator.
Keith Wentsel of Columbia PA released a Blue Marlin on the Carolina Girl.(way to go Mr.Wentsel)
Kyle Wentzel of Baldwin KS released a 49pd Grouper on the Carolina Girl.
Richard Hall of VA Beach released a Blue Marlin on the Bite Me
Brandi Cole of Hanover, PA released a White Marlin on Calypso
Dwayne Wolf of Spring Grove, PA released a Blue Marlin on Calypso
Justen Kope of Oakland Md released a Blue Marlin on the Release
Denny Seay of Montpelier Va released a Blue Marlin on Release
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
It was another hot day today. The big boats that went to the blue water got their limits of Dolphin along with a few King Mackerel, a couple of Blackfin Tuna and some Amberjacks. Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. The Nearshore boat had Spanish Mackerel. The Inshore boats had Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Red Drum.
Citations:
John Standridge of Mechanicsville, VA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
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