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A few of the big boats were back on the blue water today. The meat fishing was scrappy but the bill fishing was good. Bite Me released 2 Sailfish and Sea Creature released 5 Sailfish. Release released 2 Blue Marlin. They had a couple of bailer-sized Dolphin, a few Wahoo and a Skipjack Tuna. The Nearshore boat had Bluefish, a couple of Ribbonfish and some Spanish Mackerel. The Inshore boats had limits of Bluefish, some Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Red Drum and some Speckled Trout.

Citations:

Alex Rae of Jenkintown, PA released a Blue Marlin on Release

Josh Rae of Jenkintown, PA released a Blue Marlin on Release

Eric Weidman of Martinsburg, WV released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Logan Stewart of Bunker Hill, WV released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Heather Gustin-Westerfer of Gillett, PA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Joshua Gustin-Westerfer released 2 Sailfish on Sea Creature

Oren Westerfer of Gillett, PA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Ben Markell of Wellsboro, PA released A Sailfish on Sea Creature

We had one Nearshore boat go out today. They had a catch of Bluefish and a few Spanish Mackerel. The Inshore boats had good catches of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

Citations:

William Drury of Alexandria, VA caught a 5.7lb. Speckled Trout on Black Pearl

It looks like we have some weather coming. Time to batten down the hatches. We may have a couple of Inshore boats try fishing until the weather keeps them in. We'll see you on the flip side.

The Offshore boats parted the water before sunrise this morning. The bill fishing was on point. Carolina Girl released 2 Sailfish. Predator released 5 Sailfish and Release released 3 Blue Marlin and 3 Sailfish. They also had good catches of Wahoo and a few Almaco Jacks along with Tilefish, Grouper, Snapper and Triggerfish. The Inshore boats had good catching with limits of Bluefish and some pretty Speckled Trout.

If you're looking to go fishing this week our Inshore boats are ready and able to fish. Give us a call and we'll put you on the water for a half-day adventure.

Citations:

Maurin Lancaster of Norfolk, VA released a Barracuda on Carolina Girl

Sarah Cockerell of Norfolk, VA released a Barracuda on Carolina Girl

PJ Plat of Norfolk, VA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Jeremy Rascio of Norfolk, VA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Amber Bocknek of Newmarket, ON released a Sailfish on Predator

Jory Bocknek of Newmarket, ON released a Sailfish on Predator

Michael Ingram released a Sailfish on Release

Bob Ingram released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Release

Richard Betanzos released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Release

George Collins released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Release

Most of the boats stayed tied to the docks today. A couple of the big boats hit the fishing grounds.  Release and Tuna Duck each released 2 Sailfish. They also had a Wahoo. The Inshore boats stayed tied to the docks today also.

Citations:

Derek Kennedy of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish on Release

Brad Kennedy of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish on Release

Patrick Hughes of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Duncan Buoyer of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

A handful of the big boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. It was another billfish day. Hatteras Blue and Tuna Duck each released a Sailfish. Predator released 2 Sailfish and The Release released 4 Sailfish. Some Barracuda were released and some Wahoo were also slung on deck along with some bottom fish like Grouper and Tilefish. The Nearshore boat had Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. The Inshore boats caught their limits of Bluefish. They also had Cobia, Speckled Trout, Red Drum, and Flounder.

Citations:

Eric Speight of Smithfield, VA released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Hunter McCarter of Portsmouth, VA caught a 40lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Blue

David Dill of Lorton, VA released a Barracuda on Hatteras Blue

Tony Secore of King William, VA released a Barracuda on Hatteras Blue

David Dill of Lorton, VA released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Jeffrey McGee of North Chesterfield, VA released a Sailfish on Release

Christopher McGee of Pittsburgh, PA released a Sailfish on Release

Hunter Beck of Glen Allen, VA released a Sailfish on Release

Michael Mcgee of Manakin Sabot, VA released a Sailfish on Release

It was a scrappy day today for a few of the big boats that plied the blue water. They scrapped out a day with a few Wahoo and very few Dolphin. They also had some bottom fish like Grouper, Tilefish, and Triggerfish. Predator released a Blue Marlin. Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had their limits of Bluefish this morning and Sheepshead this afternoon.

Citations:

Kasen Ohler of Markelton, PA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Timothy Lambert of Rockwood, PA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

What a pretty day for fishing.

Off Shore, Fleet made it out to clear water and blue skies.

Anglers have a good time catching some Dolphins, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo,  releasing 

a few Sailfish.

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

Citations:

Dennis Prochnow of MD released a Blue Marlin on the Tuna Duck.

David Morris of MD released a Blue Marlin and a Sail Fish on the Release.

Charlie Frank of MD released a Blue Marlin and a Sail Fish on the Release.

Matthew Gammon of VA released a Sail Fish on the Calypso.

The Off Shore fleet stayed tied to the docks due to wind.

Inshore fleet made it out catching Red Drum, and Speckled trout

Citations 

Erik Anderson of NY released 40inch Red Drum on the HookUp

Doug Anderson of NY brought in a 5lb Speckled Trout on the HookUp.

Another pretty day on the fishing grounds and the Offshore boats were bill collecting. They released several billfish and also caught some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna along with some bottom fish and a Barracuda. Bite Me, Predator and Release each released a Sailfish and Hatteras Blue released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats caught a few Gray Trout and had good catches of Speckled Trout, Sheepshead and Bluefish. They also released some big Red Drum.

Master Anglers Hunter Lipscomb and Blake Scott released a Red Drum almost as big as they are. Congratulations boys! We'll be seeing you at the Big Rock soon.

Citations:

6-year-old Hunter Lipscomb of Chesapeake, VA released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl

5 year old Blake Scott of Bumpass, VA released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Aaron Hill of Effort, PA released a 47" Red Drum on Hook Up

Aidan O'Connell of Reston, VA released a Sailfish on Predator

Dustin Culver of New Park, PA released 2 Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Markell Flickes of Accident, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me

It was a pretty day on the blue water today and the fishing was scrappy. The Offshore boats managed to scrap out a few Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. They also had scattered Dolphin catches. Bite Me, Hatteras Blue and Release each released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead and Spanish Mackerel.

Citations:

Brian McKenna of Levittown, PA released a 44" Red Drum on Relentless

Shane Mayo of Newtown, PA released a 46" Red Drum on Relentless

Zach Schultice of Delanco, NJ released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Scott Poinsett of Dagboro, DE released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Steve Lemieux of Woodstock, GA released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Scott Lemieux of Baldwin, NY released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Michael Campbell of Virginia Beach, VA released 2 Sailfish on Release

It was a beautiful day on the blue water today. The Offshore boats had a billfish day. Release had a 478lb. Blue Marlin and released 3 Sailfish while Calypso released 2 Sailfish and Sea Creature released 1 Sailfish. Other boats had a few Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish. The Inshore boats had good catches of big Bluefish along with some Sheepshead and Speckled Trout.

Citations:

Abigail Deruacter of Nashport, OH released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Tommy Rabovsky of Virginia Beach, VA released a Sailfish on Release

Michael Campbell of Virginia Beach, VA released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Release

Kyle Hoben of Virginia Beach, VA released a Sailfish on Release

Christopher Wade of Providence Forge, VA released a Sailfish on Calypso

John Canning III of Hatteras, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso

Christinia Hicks of Hatteras, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso

The big boats were back on the blue water today. They scrapped out a few Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna along with some bottom fish. Carolina Girl released 2 Blue Marlin. Release and Sea Creature each released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good catches of Speckled Trout and Bluefish. They also released some pretty nice Red Drum.

Citations:

Bryan Crispens of Carrollton, VA released a 43" Red Drum on Island Time

Robert Reid of Yorktown, VA released a 40" Red Drum on Island Time

Chris Opitz of Virginia Beach, VA released a 43" Red Drum on Island Time

Jeffrey Carden of Carrollton, VA released a 40" Red Drum on Island Time

Aaron Hellam of Marysville, OH released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Gary Villani of Blacksburg, VA released a Blue Marlin on Carolina Girl

William Gonzalez of Burbank, CA released a Blue Marlin on Carolina Girl

Robert Ellis of Sneads Ferry, NC released a Sailfish on Release

James Blair of Surf City, NC caught a 45lb. Wahoo on Release

It was another day of the Offshore fleet tied to the docks. The Inshore boats had really good catches of Bluefish, Speckled Trout and Red Drum.

It looks like we will have some big boats try to get out tomorrow. The fish will be waiting on them.

It was a bit too windy on the blue water today for the big boats so they stayed tied to the docks. The Inshore boats had a good day on the water catching plenty of Sheepshead, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and some pretty Red Drum.

A couple Off Shore Fleet made it out today bringing back to the docks some 

Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna.

Inshore Fleet Caught limits of Red drum, Blue Fish, Speckled Trout.

Citations:

Samuel Seeney of MD. Released 2 Sailfish  on the Carolina Girl

Vernon Hanson caught a 41-lb Wahoo on the Carolina Girl

The strong south/west winds kept the offshore fleet tied to the dock today, however the inshore fleet made a day of it catching limits of Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

It was another hot one today but the wind added to the heat. A SW wind kept a lot of the big boats tied to the docks. One boat did make the trek out to the blue water which paid off for them. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. They also had a few Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo. The Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish and Speckled Trout along with some Red Drum. Drum like to bite on breezy days and they make really yummy fish tacos.

Citations:

Andrew Reid of Catonsville, MD caught a 5.3lb. Speckled Trout on Relentless 

Justin Lamunion of Madison, NY released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Lucas Neff of Madison, NY released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

It was a hot one today. The fishing wasn't far from it either. Most of the big boats had billfish as they were fishing in the Alice Kelley Tournament today. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Calypso released 3 Sailfish. Hatteras Fever II released a White Marlin and a Sailfish. Native Son, Release and Tuna Duck each released a Sailfish. They also had a few Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had good Bluefish catching.

Citations:

Leslie Helmick of Point Harbor, NC released a Sailfish on Native Son

Tara Beasley of Jarvisburg, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso

Aven Wilson of Grandy, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso

Ashley Krahenbill of Aydlett, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso

Dana Aydlett of Kill Devil Hills, NC released a Sailfish on Hatteras Fever II

Sara-Rae Midgett of Greenville, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Chelsea Jenkins of Kill Devil Hills, NC released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

Valerie Margraf of Raleigh, NC released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Elizabeth Holterhaus of Coinjock, NC released a White Marlin on Hatteras Fever II

It was scrappy fishing today as the big boats plied the blue water. They managed to get a few Wahoo and some Blackfin Tuna. Sea Creature and Tuna Duck each released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had scrappy fishing as well with mostly Speckled Trout being caught.

Citations:

Joseph Forehand of Virginia Beach, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

The Offshore fleet watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. Fishing was a little scrappy but they did manage to catch some Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo. They also had a couple of bailer Dolphin, Wahoo and some Grouper. Release and Tuna Duck each released a Sailfish.  Bite Me and Sea Creature each released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had catches of Speckled Trout, Sea Mullet, some pretty Red Drum, Bluefish and Sheepshead. 

Citations:

Carter Thompson of Charlotte, NC released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Ty McDiarmid of Greenville, MI released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Mark Vandrie of Greenville, MI released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Mykhailo Kryshtol of Charlotte, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Breanna Mengon of Freedom, PA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature