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The Offshore boats stayed to the docks today while a NE gale wind is blowing us up. Inshore boats had epic fishing with Red Drum on the bite. Red Drum get hungry on windy days and they also make great fish tacos. Some boats also had good Bluefish catching.

The Offshore fleet headed out with the promise of sunny skies. They returned to the dock under black clouds threatening rain. The fishing was a bright spot. They had very good Blackfin Tuna catching and very good Dolphin catching. They also had a few Wahoo. Several billfish were released. A Salt Weapon released a Blue Marlin. Cuervos released a Sailfish and Release released a White Marlin. The Inshore boats had catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Citations:

Roger Elkin of Dayton, PA released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

Nancy Bender of Bloomery, WV released a Sailfish on Cuervos

Chris Hamilton of Durham, NC released a White Marlin on Release

The last day of May saw one boat sneak out this morning. Wind and waves were still high on the blue water but Carolina Girl was close enough to home to not be in the washing machine and got onto the Dolphin. They also had a Sailfish on the line but were unable to bring it to the boat. Happy anglers decked both gaffer and bailer Dolphin to make for a successful day. Inshore boats had catches of Bluefish, Cobia, Red Drum and a Shark.

A few of the big boats ventured out this morning. They had Dolphin on the bite with both gaffers and bailers. They also had pretty good Blackfin Tuna catching and some boats had a few Wahoo. Release released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish and Sheepshead.

The Offshore fleet had good fishing today. They hooked up with good Dolphin fishing with both gaffers and bailers hitting the decks. They also had good Blackfin Tuna catching. Several Wahoo were caught. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin. Cuervos released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had Red Drum and Bluefish.

Citations:

Warren Cadey of Johns Island, SC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Tammy Kurpinski of Thomasville, NC released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

What a day, a little ran and little wind and lots of Sunshine. And some good fishing.

Inshore had a good day catching Red Drum and Blue Fish.

Offshore had a good day catching Dolphin, a few Blackfin Tuna, and Scattered Wahoo.

James Hinton from Kentucky released a Sail Fish on the Sea Creature.

Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum.

Release went out to catch Blue Marlin today no bites.

One Offshore boat ventured out today with choppy conditions. Release had a good day with catching Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. They almost had a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish and released several big Red Drum.

Citations:

Joe Brunelle of Goffstown, NH released a citation sized Red Drum on Sound Bound

8 year old Lathum Bean released a 44", 46" and a 47" Red Drum on Hook Up- way to go Lathum, Congratulations!

Brad Sharp released a 48" Red Drum on Hook Up

Another day of windy conditions kept the Offshore boats tied to the dock. The Inshore boats took advantage of the wind and had good Red Drum bites. They also had some Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and a Trout or two.

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The big boats stayed home today due to very choppy conditions offshore. They will try to get out tomorrow. The Inshore boat, Island Time had catches of Red Drum and Bluefish.

It was a hot and steamy day out on the bluewater today. The Offshore fleet had scrappy meat fishing but the billfish were biting. They did have some Dolphin with both gaffers and bailers and some Blackfin Tuna. They also had a couple of Wahoo. Chaser released a Spearfish. Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin. Release released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released a White Marlin. The Inshore boats had Bluefish and Sheepshead hitting the deck. Black Pearl headed out and got some Dolphin.

Citations:

Jesse Rocco of South Williamsport, PA

Jake Fries of Woodbury, NJ released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

Offshore boats had a fairly calm day today with rain showers. They had catches of both gaffer and bailer Dolphin along with a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had Red Drum on the bite today.

Citations:

Ryan of Saint Leonard, MD released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

Jessica of Saint Leonard, MD released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

What a nice day to be on the a boat fishing for Dinner or a Snack.

Inshore Fleet had nice catches of Red Drum, Cobia, and Sheepshead.

Offshore Fleet had nice catches of Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo.

The heat is on and so is the Fishing.

Inshore Fleet had a great catch of Sheepshead, Cobia, and Blue fish. Near Shore had a good catch of Spanish Mackerel.

Offshore Fleet had a good catch of Dolphin and BlackFin Tuna.

Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and 2 SailFish.  Calypso released a Blue Marlin. Jason Harmon of Tennessee released a Blue Marlin on the Sea Creature.

Several big boats headed out to the blue water this morning. They had very good Dolphin fishing with both gaffers and bailers and scattered Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had pretty Red Drum on the hook and some nice Cobia. They also had Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Citations:

John Gody of Prince George, VA caught an 8.2lb. Sheepshead on Sound Bound

Asa Ballance of Hatteras, NC caught an 8.8lb. Sheepshead on Sound Bound

The Offshore boats had a good day today. Limits of both gaffer and bailer Dolphin were caught. They also had a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Chaser released a Blue Marlin. Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had Red Drum with several citation sized released and some slot-sized decked. They also had Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel and Cobia.

Citations:

Rich Rogan South Amboy, NJ released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

The Offshore boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. They had good Dolphin fishing with both gaffers and bailers being caught. They also had a few Blackfin Tuna. Chaser released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had Sheepshead, a few Spanish Mackerel and some Bluefish. They also got onto some Red Drum.

Citations:

Tim Hoyt of Yorktown, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser

Day 4 of the HVOO and the final day of fishing. 52 boats fished with 10 Blue Marlins released and 1 Sailfish.

It was a pretty day but scrappy fishing for some of the Offshore boats. Gaffer Dolphin and a few Amberjacks were on the hook today. Release released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had Sheepshead and Red Drum on the bite. They also had Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Albacore.

Citations:

Reaves Stillwell of Sylva, NC released a Shark on Hatteras Blue

A few of the Offshore boats ventured out this morning. They had catches of gaffer Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead, Some Atlantic Bonita and Spanish Mackerel. They also released several big Red Drum.

Day 3 of the HVOO and one Blue Marlin was released.

Day 2 of the HVOO. 14 Blue Marlins released, 7 White Marlins released and 2 SailFish released.

 Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Sheepshead and Bluefish.

Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna.

Citations:

Todd Flohyr of Ohio caught a 11lb Sheepshead on the Adventure.

Michael Lockett of Va caught  a 12lb Sheepshead on the Adventure.