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It was a better fishing day today than yesterday for the Offshore boats. They caught a good amount of Dolphin, mostly gaffers, along with some Wahoo. Hatteras Fever, Predator, Release and Sea Creature all released Blue Marlins. The Inshore boats did really well today catching Sheepshead, some nice Spanish Mackerel and plenty of Bluefish.

Citations:

Laura Gressick of Portage, PA caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Courtney Gressick of Duncansville, PA caught a 10lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Sara Gressick of Duncansville, PA caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Paul Gressick of Portage, PA caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Jacob Dumm of Edensburg, PA caught an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Eric Zaman of Portage, PA caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Marie Schult of Aylett, VA released a Blue Marlin and caught a 41lb. Wahoo on Predator

Rebecca Savidge of Mt. Ephraim, NJ caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Rachel Savidge of Mt. Ephraim, NJ caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Emily Duncan of Maddon Heights, NJ caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Mark Savidge of Mt. Ephraim, NJ caught an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Jack Clayton of Pinnacle, NC caught a 10.7lb., a 9.10lb. and an 8.8lb. Sheepshead on Adventure

Al Carpenter of Three Rivers, MI caught a 37lb. Dolphin on Carolina Girl

Ann Schooley of Harveys Lake, PA caught a 43lb. Wahoo on Sea Creature

Al Gulitus of Harding, PA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

The phenomenal fishing continued today with several boats releasing Marlin. Calypso released a Blue Marlin, Release released a Blue Marlin and Predator released 3 Blue Marlin along with a Sailfish. Sea Creature also released a Marlin and a Sailfish. They also had a few Dolphin and some Wahoo. The Inshore boats stayed tied up today.

Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate this day.

Citations:

Steve Hoover of Pasadena, MD released a Blue Marlin on Predator

Joseph Parks of Pasadena, MD released a Sailfish on Predator

Heather Hammett of Pasadena, MD released a Blue Marlin on Predator

David Hild of Pasadena, MD released a Blue Marlin on Predator

William Rivituso of New Castle, DE released a Blue Marlin on Calypso

Terry Harmon of Banner Elk, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Richard Whisnant of Banner Elk, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Duane Hutcheson of Sharon, SC released a Blue Marlin on Release

The big boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. They had a beautiful day for fishing. They also had a good amount of Dolphin along with some Bottom Fish like Tile Fish and Grouper. Hatteras Blue released a Blue Marlin and Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats were able to go Nearshore today and got onto some pretty Cobia, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel and a few Bluefish.

Hatteras Village Offshore Open Day 4-

28 Blue Marlin released

2 White Marlin released

1 Blue Marlin boated

Re-leased with a 473lb. Blue Marlin

Total for the 4-day event-

75 Blue Marlin released

12 White Marlin released

2 Spearfish released 

Citations:

Brandon Beck of Dry Fork, VA caught a 72lb. Cobia on Tightline

Zachary Vann of Buxton, NC caught a 63lb. Cobia on Hook Up

Wade Wright of Suffolk, VA caught a 36.4lb. Dolphin on Carolina Girl

Duane Hutcheson of Sharon, SC caught a 9lb. Sheepshead and a 40lb. Cobia on Black Pearl

Allison Hutcheson of Sharon, SC released a 48" Red Drum and caught an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Larry Hutcheson of Sharon, SC caught a 51lb. Cobia, a 9lb. Sheepshead and released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl

It was another good day for the offshore fleet, they had good catches of Dolphin, some Wahoo, and some Bottomfish; Triggerfish, Grouper, and Tilefish. Bite Me, Gambler and Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin and Calypso released a Sailfish 

Inshore boats are continuing to catch Big Red Drum, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are starting to make a good showing.

Citations

Jeffrey Coble of McLeansville, NC released 8 Red Drum 48"-52" on Black Pearl

Mark Hall of Burlington, NC released 8 Red Drum 48"-52" on Black Pearl

Lisa Callahan of Louisville, NY released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

Jeremy Johnson of Hatteras, NC released a Blue Marlin on Gambler

Hugh Jennings of Virginia Beach, VA released 8 red Drum 45"-52" on Tightline

Cleat VanMeter of Virginia Beach, VA released 8 Red Drum 45"-52" on Tightline

Jonathan Heffelfinger of Maiden, NC released a White Marlin on Calypso

HVOO news

20 Blue Marlin were released today, 3 were boated, 2 White Marlin were released and 2 Spearfish were released

Bullwinkle-Blue Marlin 581.7

Double B- Blue Marlin 466.3

Back in Black- Blue Marlin 450.7

Most of the offshore fleet headed out to the bluewater this morning, they returned with good catches of Dolphin, Wahoo and some bottomfish; Trigger fish, Vermillion Snapper and B-liner tilefish. 

The inshore fleet had catches of Red Drum, Cobia, Gray Trout and Bluefish.

HVOO news- 26 Blue Marlin were released out of the 43 boats that were fishing, 2 Blue Marlin were boated and there were 6 White Marlin released. Our Hatteras Blue and Release both released a Blue Marlin. 1st Blue Marlin is Top Dog 528.7, 2nd Blue Marlin is Bullwinkle 546.0, 3rd Blue Marlin is Re-Leased 507.5lb, 4th Blue Marlin is Wasteknot 445lb

Congratulations to everyone!!

Citations

Predator-Nate Carsley of Eiverson, PA caught a 13lb Tilefish and a 51lb Wahoo, Brenda Leibold of Westfield, PA caught a 15lb Tiefish, Campbell Moss of Summerhill, PA caught a 14.5lb Tilefish, William Johnson of Westfield, PA caught a 13.5lb Tilefish, Brittany Charron of Eiverson, PA caught a 14.5lb Tilefish

Calypso- Robert Clifton of Yadkinville, NC caught a 36lb Dolphin

A LITTLE CHOPPY FOR OUR OFFSHORE CHARTER FLEET TO MAKE IT OUT TODAY, BUT TOMORROW WILL BE FANTASTIC.

THE INSHORE FLEET HAD A GREAT DAY ON THE WATER, CATCHING RED DRUM, AND BLUE FISH.

One boat headed out this morning to the deep and had good Dolphin fishing and that was after they released a Blue Marlin. It was a little choppy to start but then calmed down in the afternoon. The Inshore boats had a specktackler day filling coolers with Speckled Trout and they also had some awesome  Red Drum.

Citations:

John Bussey released a Blue Marlin on Release

The Offshore Boats stayed tied to the dock today as the wind picked up and it doesn't look like they'll be going tomorrow. The Inshore boats like windy days because the Red Drum like to bite on days like this. They didn't disappoint either. They got onto the Red Drum and some Speckled Trout in the morning and more Drum in the afternoon.

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The big boats watched the sunrise over the bluewater this morning. It started out with a light SW wind but the wind picked up somewhat by mid-morning. They were able to scrap out a day with some Dolphin, Wahoo and some Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna hitting the decks. Carolina Girl had a 'meat slam' catching Wahoo, Dolphin and Tuna. They also had some bottom fish.

The Inshore boats were able to go Nearshore fishing again and had a good day catching Sheepshead, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Citations:

Cara Hand of Fords, NJ caught a 10lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Thomas Kuhns of Stockbridge, GA caught a 32lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator

Another pretty day in the books and the big boats had a Marlin mania kind of day. Several boats released Blue Marlins, Hatteras Blue released 2 Blue Marlin and Sea Creature also released 2 Blue Marlin. Most of the boats had scattered catches of Dolphin. They also had some Wahoo to bring home. Inshore boats had a great day on the Nearshore water with Sheepshead, Red Drum, and limits of Gag Grouper.

Citations:

Gary Fitch of Frisco, NC released 2 Blue Marlin on Hatteras Blue

Ross Scroble of Hatteras, NC caught a 9lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Kris Lewis of Richmond, VA caught a 10lb. Sheepshead and a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Jay Wine of Powhatan, VA caught a 10lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Hunter Mills of Ashland, VA caught a 12lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Landen Lewis of Glen Allen, VA caught a 10lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Andy Knapp of Hedgesville, WV released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Adrian Schleuss of Martinsburg, WV released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Richard Kern of Henrico, VA caught a 41lb. Wahoo on Tuna Duck

It was a pretty day on the bluewater today. The Offshore fleet took advantage of it. They slung some King Mackerel over the gunnels along with a few Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. They had good amounts of Dolphin show up. It was so pretty that the Inshore boats even took to the ocean. They had some King Mackerel, a couple of Cobia and some Red Drum.

Citations:

David Shumate of Lenoir, NC released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Tracey Manning of Hudson, NC released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Dan Hennessey of Rockville, MD caught a 25lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator

Scott Bobowick of Lorton, VA caught a 26lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator

David Hastings of Rockville, MD caught a 27lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator

Howard Greenberg of Silver Spring, MD caught a 31lb. Gag Grouper on Predator

Charles Taylor of Charlotte, NC released a 103" Shark on Predator

Patrick Osteen of Bishopville, SC caught a 50lb. Cobia on Adventure

This morning started out with small craft advisories and cooler temperatures. The wind laid down by mid-morning and it turned into a beautiful day. One big boat slipped through the inlet and managed to get onto the Wahoo, Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and Amberjacks. The Inshore boats had a good day with big, pretty Red Drum along with some slot-size Drum.

Citations:

CJ York of Trinity, NC released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Carl Richard Kirsch of Thomasville, NC caught a 56lb. Wahoo and a 70.6lb. Dolphin on Release

A few Charter Boats went out this morning.

Bringing in Dolphins, and Blackfin Tuna.

Inshore Fleet went out today bringing in some Blue Fish, Red Drum, and Speckled Trout.

A couple saw the sunrise this morning, even though it was a little windy their parties had great trips catching Red Drum and a wondering Striper. It looks like the wind is going to start laying down tomorrow so hopefully the offshore boats will be fishing again soon. 

Lots of wind and high seas kept all the offshore boats at the dock today, only one inshore boat ventured out, they had a great day catching Red Drum, lots of Red Drum!!

It was a good day of fishing for the Inshore boats, not so much for the Offshore boats. The big boats stayed home and tomorrow isn't looking any better. The Inshore boats had plenty of Red Drum in keeper-size along with some big ones and a few Bluefish and Sheepshead.

We are under a gale watch right now for tomorrow. That means gale winds may be here tomorrow. Around here it means they're probable. One thing we don't have a shortage of here is wind. Guess that's why the Wright Brothers chose the Outer Banks for their flying machine.

Citations:

Reginald Edwards of Woodbridge, VA caught a 10.5lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Randall Rader of Hatteras, NC caught a 10.5lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

One Charter Boat made it out this morning catching Dolphins, Wahoo, King Mackerels, and Blackfin Tunas.

Inshore Fleet had a great day catching Sheepshead.

Citations:

Scott Stine of VA caught a 10lb Sheepshead off the Black Pearl

Teresa Stine of VA caught a 10lb Sheepshead off the Black Pearl

Jeff Manuel of VA caught a 10lb Sheepshead off the Black Pearl

Lisa Manuel of VA caught a 10lb Sheepshead off the Black Pearl

A few Off Shore boats headed off to the sunset and blue waters. Catching Blackfin Tuna,

 Wahoo, Dolphins, and some Tigger fish.

Inshore Had a great day of Catching Sheepshead and Red Drum.

Citations:

Star Eslinger of TN Caught 2 9lbs Sheepshead off the Black Pearl.

Jeff Burger of VT Caught a 10.5lb Sheepshead off the Black Pearl.

Charles Seigler of Stanley, VA caught a 48lb Wahoo on Sea Creature

Today was pretty but cooler and it didn't keep the fish from biting. A couple of the Offshore boats ventured out to the fishing grounds this morning and had a good day. They had a few Dolphin along with some Wahoo, King Mackerel and Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats took advantage of the calm seas and fished along the beach having good catches of King Mackerel and Sheepshead.

Citations:

Max Geeting of Hummelstown, PA caught 3 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Michael O'Sullivan of Rodanthe, NC caught 2 10lb. and an 11.6lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Derek Hench of Manheim, PA caught 2 10lb. and an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Glenn Geeting of Hummelstown, PA caught 2 10lb. and an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl

Jeffrey Manuel of Centreville, VA caught a 64lb. Wahoo on Bite Me