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Good fishing today with Gaffer and Bailer size Dolphin. There were also Triggerfish, Tilefish and Scamp Grouper. Inshore and Nearshore boats were finding excellent Spanish Mackerel with docks loaded up. 

Tradition: Donald Rackley Jr of Bailey, NC released a 40" Red Drum. Jerry Wood of Raleigh, NC released a 45" Red Drum.

Fishing Inshore and Offshore today boats were finding the fish. Offshore boats found fair to excellent Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. There were also Tilefish and Triggerfish. Inshore boats found lots of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and released some small Cobia. Speckled Trout were also hitting well along with Red Drum releases.

Citations

Tradition: Payton Oliver of Boone, NC released a Red Drum. Dewayn Oliver of Zionville, NC released a Red Drum. Ryan Hartley of Zionville, NC released a Red Drum. Tessa Hartley of Zionville, NC released a Red Drum. Traci Hartley of Zionville, NC released a Red Drum. 

Fingeance: Robert Bess of Dewitt, VA released a Red Drum. Dean Baugus of Dewitt, VA released a Red Drum. Bradley Tribbey of Chesterfield, VA released a Red Drum.

The majority of the boats were out fishing today and enjoyed a gorgeous productive day on the water. Excellent gaffer and bailer dolphin today with some boats catching their limits. Blackfin Tuna were also in good numbers with Tilefish rounding things out. Inshore and Nearshore boats were catching Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish in great numbers. Release released 2 White Marlin.

Citations

Release: Neil Medlin of Clayton, NC released a White Marlin. Jimmy Batten of Keny, NC released a White Marlin.

We hope that you are enjoying the Summer weather! Inshore charters enjoyed another day catching Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Offshore charters experienced a beautiful day in the Gulf Stream however, the fishing was scrappy. The Dolphin bite was slow to fair. There were scattered Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Bottom fish included Triggerfish, Grouper, Tilefish, and Vermillion Snapper. Two Blue Marlin were released. Come on down to the dock (MP71) and watch the action as the fish are thrown on the dock - usually between 4-5 p.m. or shop in the Ship's Store! You can contact us at 800-676-4939 for information on charters. 

Citations:

Jessica Kuklewski of Shawboro, NC: Blue Marlin release on Sea Creature.

Tim Kuklewski of Shawboro, NC: Blue Marlin release on Sea Creature.

Eric Whitlow of Quinton, VA: 34 lb. Grouper on Predator.

Scott Howell of Reidsville, NC: 12 lb. Gray Tilefish on Release.

We had severe thunderstorms roll through last night along with gusty SW winds which kept our offshore fleet from getting out today. Hopefully, it will lay tonight and they will get out to the Gulf Stream tomorrow. Inshore boats were busy catching Bluefish, Sea Mullet, and Speckled Trout. With school being closed for the Summer, we had many family groups fishing the Pamlico Sound. It's a wonderful way to spend quality time together as well as to introduce youngsters to the art of fishing! If interested - give us a call at 800-676-4939 and we'll be glad to hook you up.

Wind from the SW kept offshore boats at the dock today. Inshore anglers made it out this morning and returned with Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sea Mullet, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Gray Trout, and Bluefish. Please bear with us as we are experiencing problems with our webcam and it is currently not working. We hope to get it going soon!

Citation:

Curtis Eppley of Manassas, VA: 1 lb. 10 oz. Sea Mullet on Hook Up.

The weather cooperated today and many anglers got out to fish! Inshore anglers experienced good Spanish Mackerel fishing along with Bluefish, Speckled Trout, and Gray Trout. Some Cobia were caught as well. Dolphin fishing was good offshore with bailers and gaffer size fish brought in. A few Blackfin Tuna helped to fill the fish box.

Citations:

John McDonald of Sycamore, PA: 40 lb. Dolphin on Gambler.

Rachel Welch of Braselton, GA: 50" Barracuda release on Tuna Duck.

Lots of boats out fishing the Gulfstream today. They found excellent Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna Weather was still breezy but fishing was worth it. There were also a few Grouper in the mix. Sea Creature released a White Marlin and a Blue Marlin. Tuna Duck released a White Marlin. Inshore boats found Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Gray Trout, Sea Mullet and Sheepshead with pretty good numbers all around.

Citations

Tuna Duck: Ryan Petty of Clovis, CA released a White Marlin. 

Lots of boats out today with breezy weather and clear skies. The Dolphin aka Mahi-Mahi catch was both gaffer and bailer size. Some Blackfin Tuna came to the dock with Triggerfish, Amberjack and Grouper. Bite Me released 2 Sailfish. Inshore boats had Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel and Flounder.

Citations

Bite Me: Jayson Elam of Clarksburg, WV released a Sailfish. Daniel Elam of Clarksburg, WV released a Sailfish. 

Weather was a bit breezy with clear skies and hot temps. Offshore boats found excellent Gaffer and bailer Dolphin and fair Blackfin Tuna. There were bottom fish as well with Grouper, Amberjack and Triggerfish. Inshore boats found a dock full of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Bonita Mackerel. Sea Creature released a White Marlin and Bite Me released a Sailfish.

Citations

Sea Creature: Logan Hamm of Carlisle, PA released a White Marlin

Bite Me: Jennifer Ross of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish.

It was a beautiful day to head out and fish after a couple of blow days! Inshore boats released quite a few Red Drum this morning. The afternoon anglers got on Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout. Everyone returned with good fishing stories and happy memories. Offshore charters experienced a slow day of fishing. The Dolphin catch was poor to fair. Some boats hit over the wrecks and bottom fished for Triggerfish. One Blue Marlin was released.

Citations:

Charles Neshler, Jr. of Cranberry Township, PA: 42" Red Drum release on Adventure.

James Figas of Beaver, PA: 44" Red Drum release on Adventure.

Chris Slaughter of Lebanon, OH: 42" Red Drum release on Adventure.

Josh Slaughter of Lebanon, OH: 40" Red Drum release on Adventure.

 Bobbo Weeks of Beaufort, NC: Blue Marlin release on Sea Creature.

Happy Flag Day! Our flag was flapping most of the day with a strong west wind. We had a lot of offshore charters on the book this morning, however, most captains did not fish due to the weather. One charter made it out and got on a decent school of Dolphin bringing back a fair catch. One Wahoo was caught. The Big Rock Tournament boats went out after two "lay days" and you can see the results on their website. Predator is on the way to Morehead with one large Yellowfin Tuna to be weighed. Check us out again tomorrow as all boats are booked. One White Marlin was released. Our inshore guys stayed busy fishing the Pamlico Sound. The catch today consisted of Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout. Give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book the charter of your choice.

Citation:

William Sutton III of Pine Knoll Shores, NC: White Marlin release on Sea Creature.

Today was too rainy and rough for our offshore fleet to get out, so the fish were let off the hook until the weather lets up! Our inshore fleet stayed busy getting anglers out into the Pamlico Sound for some fun fishing despite rainy conditions. They caught Sea Mullet, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, and Gray Trout. The forecast for tomorrow is for rain along with a SW wind - we'll have to wait and see if it's fishable.

Day was overcast with intermittent rain. Offshore boats found good gaffer Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats found Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Good Times released the first White Marlin of the day in the Big Rock Tournament.

Citations

Good Times: Mitchell Bailey of Broken Bow, OK released a White Marlin.

Offshore boats found White Marlin and Sailfish but the Blue's were elusive. They must have heard today was the first day of the Big Rock Tournament. Meat fishing found good gaffer Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Hatteras Blue released a White Marlin and Sailfish. Lucky Chip released a White Marlin and Sailfish. Tuna Duck released a White Marlin. Inshore boats found excellent Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel.

Citations

Hatteras Blue: Patrick Forbes of Madison, WI released a Sailfish. Daniel Forbes of Cecil, WI released a White Marlin. 

Lucky Chip: Xiwei Shan of Champaign, IL released a Sailfish and a White Marlin. 

Tuna Duck: Jonathan Cook of McLeansville, NC released a White Marlin. 

Excellent day of fishing on the Gulfstream today!  Great Gaffer Dolphin fishing and Blackfin Tuna. A few Grouper and Tilefish rounded things out. The pictures tell the tale. Big Congrats to Sea Creature for being one sailfish short of a Double Grand Slam. They got 2 Blue Marlin 2 White Marlin and 1 Sailfish today. That's a lot of reeling! Hope the billfish bite stays strong for the Big Rock Tournament starting tomorrow. Inshore boats were finding good Bluefish and Speckled Trout.

Citations:

Release: Kenneth Lardie of Fredericksburg, VA released a Sailfish. Dirk Meacham of Rockford, MI released a Blue Marlin. 

Carolina Girl: Kenneth Ritz of Spotwood, NJ caught a 35lb Dolphin. 

Sea Creature: Brett Van Warner of Chuluota, FL caught a 13lb Tilefish and released a Blue Marlin. Jason Corbett of Clearwater, FL caught a 10lb Tilefish and released a Blue Marlin. Kyle Corbett of Deltona, FL caught an 11lb Tilefish and released a White Marlin. Coach Corbett of Yulee, FL released a White Marlin. 

Predator: Brian Miller of Robesonia, PA caught a 36lb Dolphin.

Today was overcast and cloudy with some rain showers, however, it did not deter anglers from heading out on the water. Inshore anglers enjoyed a day of catching Spanish Mackerel, Gray Trout, Speckled Trout, and Cobia. Inshore charters offer fishing, clamming, shelling, or sightseeing tours. All of our offshore fleet (except one) headed out to the Gulf Stream this morning for a full day of fishing. The Dolphin bite continues to be excellent. Some "good Summer class size" Blackfin Tuna were brought in as well. Billfish were biting - just check out the citations below. Bottom fishing was good with limits of Triggerfish and Tilefish, along with some Vermillion Snapper and Grouper. Time to fire up the grill for some good eats! Don't miss out on the action - give us a call at 800-676-4939 for more information.

Citations:

Daniel Ansell of Hatteras, NC: Blue Marlin release on Gambler.

Bruce Warren of Pasadena, MD: Sailfish release on Sea Creature.

Bruce Warren, Jr. of Pasadena, MD: Sailfish release on Sea Creature.

John Warren of Annapolis, MD: Sailfish release on Sea Creature.

Christopher Adams of Stafford, VA: 44 lb. Dolphin on Predator.

The wind fell out overnight and allowed our fleet to get away from the dock today. Inshore anglers got on good catches of Speckled Trout, Gray Trout, and Bluefish. The afternoon parties experienced the same along with some nice Spanish Mackerel. Almost all of our offshore fleet got out of Hatteras Inlet safely this morning and returned with real good catches of Dolphin (bailers and gaffers) and Blackfin Tuna. Two Blue Marlin and one Sailfish were released. They are forecasting heavy rain for areas of the Southeast this weekend - we'll have to see how that affects the charters. Fish don't mind getting wet! Check out our report tomorrow.

Citations:

Matthew Houston of Hayes, VA: Blue Marlin release on Chaser.

Dylan Gray of Hatteras, NC: Blue Marlin release on Reliance.

Robert Mitchell of Jupiter, FL released a Blue Marlin on Hatteras Fever.

Gusty SW winds kept all offshore boats at the dock today. Everyone is scheduled to fish offshore tomorrow so hopefully the wind will lay down. Having stated that - inshore boats stayed busy all day getting anglers out onto the Pamlico Sound. The morning groups returned with good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout. Anglers got on some action this afternoon catching Sting Rays. They also caught Sea Mullet and Puppy Drum in addition to Mackerel and Trout. Don't miss out on the action - give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book an enjoyable, family fun fishing adventure!

June has gotten off to a good start on the fishing scene! In all seven Billfish were released today by our offshore fleet. Anglers returned with limits of bailer Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna. An exciting day to be out on the  Gulf Stream. Inshore anglers got on a good Spanish Mackerel bite this morning, along with nice catches of Bluefish. A few keeper Red Drum made it to the fish box. A lot of Speckled Trout were caught this afternoon, along with Sea Mullett and Gray Trout. Sounds like a smorgasbord on the grill tonight. Interested in testing your skills as a fisherman or fisherwoman? Give us a call at 800-676-4939 and we'll do our best to get you out!

Citations:

Walter Baugh of Powhatan, VA: Sailfish release on Native Son.

Charles Weigle of Corpus Christi, TX: Blue Marlin release on Release.

Jaimee Weigle of Corpus Christi, TX: White Marlin release on Release.

Brett Passonetti of Asheville, PA: White Marlin release on Tuna Duck.

Steven Kiewell of Kadoka, SD: White Marlin release on Bite Me.

Lance Parker of Smyrna, DE: White Marlin release on Bite Me.

Dakota Mitchell of Jupiter, FL: 36 lb. Dolphin on Hatteras Fever II.