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It was a hot one today and a few of the big boats watched the sun come up over the blue water. They slung plenty of fish over the gunnels. They had some Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Predator and Release each released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. The Nearshore boat had Spanish Mackerel and Blue Fish. The Inshore boats got onto Speckled Trout and Red Drum in the slot-size.

Citations:

Kenneth Ryan of Lake Lure, NC released a Sailfish on Predator

Aaron Safrit of Salisbury, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Lee Walker of Salisbury, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Gary Morris of Raleigh, NC caught a 42.4lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl

Ronald Pecoraro of Chesapeake, VA caught a 71.6lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl

Jordan Ganance of Albany, NY released a Sailfish on Release

Off Shore, the Fleet headed out to clear waters and a wonderful sunrise.

Anglers had a good time catching SailFish, Blue Marlins, and White Marlins.

Anglers also bringing to the docks some Dolphin, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna.

Inshore had a great day catching Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Blue Fish.

Molly ward (10) released a Sailfish on the Calypso. 

Citations

Jennifer Mehring of WV. caught 5lb, Speckled Trout on the Black Pearl

Caroline Henshaw of NC. released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.

William Walthall of VA. released a Sailfish on the Bite me.

Brighton Moore of NC. released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.

Elizabeth Gilmore of NM. released a Sailfish on the Hatteras Blue.

Elizabeth Gilmore of NM. released a 45inch Barracuda on the Hatteras Blue.

Mark Gilmore of NM caught a Blackfin Tuna 35lbs on the Hatteras Blue.

Offshore Fleet Headed out to Blue Skies and Blue Waters. Anglers had a great day 

catching Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin, and a few Yellowfin.

Inshore had a great day Catching Red Drum, Speckled trout, Bluefish, Spanish

Let's give a shout-out to Rebbeca Metts Happy Birthday (40)!!!!!!

Citations:

Ronal Pecoraro of Chesapeake Va. Realed in a 70lb Yellow Fin Tuna on the Carolina Girl

Bradley  Mehring of Walkersville MD. Released a 45inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl

Dallas Smith of Walkerville MD. Released a 45inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl

Hunter Mitchell of Walkerville MD Released a 45 inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl

Carlye Boone of Marshall, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

It was a cloudy start to the morning when the clouds gave up the rain. Then the sun came out in full force and heated up the rest of the day. The big boats had a good day of catching with a few King Mackerel hitting the decks along with good catches of Dolphin, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna. They also had some Barracuda and Amberjacks. Predator released a Sailfish. A few of the Inshore boats went nearshore and had some Wahoo and Amberjacks. The other Inshore boats had Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

Citations:

Chad Cowles of Baltimore, MD released a Sailfish on Predator

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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