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A little windy today, Release went out catching Dolphins,and Blackfin Tuna.

A couple of the Inshore Fleet went out catching Bluefish,and Sheepshead.

A pretty morning turned into a pretty day as the Offshore boats parted the blue water. Fishing was still a little scrappy but they did manage to scrap out a few bailer Dolphin along with a few Blackfin Tuna and a Wahoo or two. The Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. They also had some Bonita and a few Cobia. 

It was a pretty day on the blue water today. The big boats had pretty good Dolphin fishing and ok Blackfin Tuna catching. They also had a couple of Grouper. Release released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had Cobia, Bluefish and Some Red Drum. One 36" Red Drum was caught fly fishing. 

Citations:

Ivey Carey released a Blue Marlin on Release

The big boats stayed tied to the dock today. Inshore boats made their way out and had catches of Bluefish and Red Drum. The Offshore boats will be going out tomorrow.

It was day 4 and the final day of the HVOO Tournament. 9 Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish were released. The Offshore boats had slow fishing today catching a few Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna along with some Bottomfish. Inshore boats had their limits of Red Drum and Bluefish. They also had a Cobia and Flounder release.

It was day 3 of the HVOO Tournament. 26 Blue Marlin all together, 2 White Marlin, 2 Sailfish. 1 Blue Marlin was boated and weighed 584lbs.

The Offshore boats had a good day with Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and a Wahoo or two. Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin. Bite Me released a Sailfish. The Nearshore boat had good catches of Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. Inshore boats had Bluefish, Speckled Trout and Cobia.

Citations:

Vincent Gray of Prince Frederick, MD released a Sailfish on Bite Me

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What a good day of fishing. 

Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Drum,Blues.

Offshore Fleet had a great day catching Dolphins,Wahoo,Blackfin Tuna, and a Yellowfin Tuna.

1st day of the HVOO Blue Marlin Tournament, about 12 Billfish were released in the tournament.

Offshore fishing had good catches of Dolphin, some Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. Sea Creature released 2 Blue Marlin

Inshore fishing produced catches of Bluefish, Sheephead, Cobia and Red Drum

Citation

Kim Carter of Roenoke, VA caught a 10.9lb Sheephead on Black Pearl

Douglas Shaffner of Roenoke, VA caught a 9.3lb Sheephead on Black Pearl

Peter Matzelle  and Michael Wright  both released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Today was not a day to be fishing Offshore. Big seas and thunderstorms dominated most of the day. One Inshore boat ventured into the Pamlico between storms. Hook Up had limits of Red Drum and Bluefish.

A few of the Offshore boats slipped through the inlet this morning. Choppy seas only picked up when the wind picked up. They had good Blackfin Tuna catching and had some nice Dolphin with gaffers and some bailers. A few Wahoo also hit the decks. The Inshore boats had Puppy Drum on the hook with some slot-size Red Drum to add. They also had good Sheepshead fishing and pretty good Bluefish.

Citations:

Brett Passonetti caught a 43lb. Dolphin on Calypso

It started out as a pretty day until the showers came. The big boats dodged a few thunderstorms offshore and came home to sprinkles. They had good Dolphin fishing with both gaffers and bailers. They also had a couple of Wahoo. One boat released 5 out of 7 hook ups with Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had good Sheepshead fishing along with some Bluefish and a Spanish Mackerel or two. One boat released a few Red Snapper.

Citations:

Karla Thompson of Ararat, NC caught an 8.4lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast

Kai Chen caught a 10.8lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Leah Smith of Walnut Cove, NC caught a 9.8lb. Sheepshead on Adventure

We would like to wish a Happy Mother's Day to every mom out there.

Another pretty day but slightly cooler. A NNE wind kept it choppy but a couple of the big boats made it out to the fishing grounds. They managed to get onto some Dolphin with bailers and gaffers hitting the deck. They also had a few Wahoo and a Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had a day of big Bluefish.

It was a pretty day on the blue water today. Offshore boats slung a few Blackfin Tuna on deck along with some Wahoo and the Dolphin fishing was pretty good. Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel. They also had a few big Bluefish, Sheepshead and keeper Red Drum.

 OffShore Fleet had a pretty day out on the water today, catching Dolphin,Wahoo,Blackfin Tuna and a few King Mackerel.

 Inshore had a good day catching Blue Fish, Sheepshead.

Citations:

Jim Hartshorne of MT. caught a 9.9lb Sheepshead on the Black Pearl.

Van Jones of NC caught a 9.6lb Sheepshead on the Black Pearl.

 Emily Sheip of VA caught a 8.2 and 8 lb Sheepshead on the Last Cast

 Tony Markland of VA caught a 8.8 and 9lb Sheepshead on the last Cast.

Elise McCoy caught a  68lbs on the Calypso

Inshore had a good day on the water catching , Bluefish,Graytrout, sheepshead, and Drum.

Offshore Fleet had a good day Catching Dolphins,some Blackfin tuna,and a Few Wahoo.

Citation

Sound Bound

Bill Zell of Southport, NC caught a 9.3lb Sheephead 

Chris Sunda of Avon, NC caught a 9.7lb Sheephead

It was a pretty day today. Not so calm seas and tight lines under the blue sky. A few of the big boats were able to enjoy the day while they slung some Dolphin. They also had a couple of Wahoo. Calypso released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats  had their limits of Bluefish. Of course, they were still catching Sheepshead, they're a good eatin' fish. They also had some Gray Trout and a few slot-size Red Drum. 

Citations:

Ricky Lewis caught 10, 10lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Damien Londono released a Blue Marlin on Calypso

Darrell Wilson caught a 52lb. Wahoo on Release

Andy caught a 25lb. Dolphin on Release

Due to the weather condition the offshore fleet stayed at the dock. However, the inshore guides were able to get their people to the fish. They all enjoyed a great time catching and releasing lots of Red Drum

A couple of the big boats headed out to the blue water this morning. It was a little choppy but the sun was shining. They slung a few Blackfin Tuna over the gunnels along with some Albacore, Skipjacks and a Wahoo. Inshore boats had good fishing with Sheepshead, Bluefish and Cobia. They also had their limits of Red Drum.

May has started out with warm temps. and plenty of sunshine but is not lacking in wind. Several of the big boats headed out this morning and watched the sun rise over the blue water. It was pretty choppy but they stuck it out and came home with a few Blackfin Tuna and a very few Dolphin. They also threw a couple of Wahoo on deck. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and more were sighted. The Inshore boats kept the catching up with Sheepshead, Red Drum and Bluefish.

Citations:

Radic Swackhamer of Monroe, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

 Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Sheepshead,and Drum.

 Offshore Fleet had a good day catching limits of Dolphins, and few BlackFin Tuna, and a Wahoo.