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The big boats watched the sun rise over the blue water this morning. As the temperatures rose so did the fishing. Several billfish were released. There were good catches of Dolphin with a few gaffers and bailers. They also had some Blackfin Tuna. Tuna Duck released 2 Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. Release released 3 Sailfish. The Inshore boats made many anglers happy with their catches of Speckled Trout, Amberjack, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and a Lemon Shark. The Nearshore boat Chaser had Spanish Mackerel on the bite.

Citations:

Shawn Gordon of White Post, VA released a Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck

Michael Baker of Boyce, VA released a Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck

Joshua Baggarly of Middletown, VA released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Jack Revere of Frisco, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Harrison Bresee of Williamsburg, VA released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

John Cwynn of Henderson, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me

It was a good day of fishing for the big boats today. They decked a good amount of Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna. They also had a couple of Wahoo and some bottom fish. Chaser and Hatteras Fever II each released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had happy anglers with Cobia, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Red Drum.

Citations:

Jason Forkins of Mahwah, NJ released a Sailfish on Chaser

It started out to be a nice day on the water, it was windy enought to keep are 

Offshore Fleet tied up today.

Inshore had a good time catching Sheephead, Speckled Trout, and Blue Fish.

What a great day of Fishing. OffShore Fleet had a great catch of Dolphin, Some BlackFin Tuna.

Bite Me released 2 Sailfish. Native Son released a Sailfish. Release released a Sailfish.

Inshore Fleet had a great day with catches of Speckled Trout, Gray Trout, Blue Fish and Sheephead.

Citations: 

Tim Kisielnicki of CO released a Sailfish on the Native Son.

Brandon Miller of MD released a Sailfish on the Release.

The Offshore boats were back out on the water today. It was a hot time and the billfish releases were too. Predator released a White Marlin and Native Son released 2 White Marlin and a Sailfish. Calypso released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. They also had Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had a hot day of Red Drum, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and coolers full of Clams.

Citations:

Patrick Cashman of Poquoson, VA released a Sailfish and a White Marlin on Native Son

Daniel Cashman of Haymarket, VA released a White Marlin on Native Son

Kenny Ryan of Lake Lure, NC released a White Marlin on Predator

Michael Krushinski of Fredericksburg, VA released a Sailfish on Calypso

Shawn Miller of Fredericksburg, VA released a Sailfish on Calypso

Scott Krushinski of Fredericksburg, VA released a Blue Marlin on Calypso

A gusty SW wind kept the Offshore fleet home today but the Inshore boats were able to make a day of catching Red Drum and Bluefish. They are both good fish to eat and Red Drum makes a fine fish taco.

The wind is forecast to come around to the North by tonight or early tomorrow only to pick up again from the SW on Wednesday (hopefully in the late afternoon) and Thursday.

It was a choppy, windy day on the blue water. A few of the Offshore boats ventured out and were successful on catching Dolphin with both gaffers and bailers hitting the docks. They also had some Blackfin Tuna and a couple of Wahoo. The Inshore boats had big Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.

The wind has been consistent today and may pick up more tomorrow, so the boats may stay tied up.

Citations:

Raven Jolly of Moyock, NC caught a 45lb. 3oz. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II

It was a hot day today and so was the Dolphin fishing. The big boats had both gaffers and bailers on deck. They also had some Blackfin Tuna along with some bottom fish. Calypso and Chaser each released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boat Hook Up went offshore today and got on the Dolphin bite. The other Inshore boats had catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Citations:

Raymond Thompson III of Castle Hayne, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso

John Hamlett of Roxboro, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso

Jonathan Pollard of Norfolk, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser

Christopher Pollard of Hampton, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser

It was a pretty summer morning that was on the warm side. By the time the big boats hit the docks, it was under a blazing, hot sun. They had good fishing with Dolphin and they had a scattered Blackfin Tuna. They also had a few Yellowfin Tuna along with some bottom fish like Grouper and Tile fish. Brother's Pride released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had some pretty Speckled Trout this morning along with some Spanish Mackerel and excellent Bluefish.

Citations:

John Canning III of Hatteras, NC caught a 5lb. 13oz. Speckled Trout on Hook Up

Offshore Fleet had a great day catching Dolphins, BlackFin Tuna, and some Wahoo.

Inshore Fleet had fun catching Blue Fish, Speckled Trout,Red Drum.

Roger David released a Spear Fish on the Sea Creature.

Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Blackfin Tuna, and lots of Dolphins, and some Wahoo.

Inshore Fleet Had a good day catching Blue Fish, Spanish mackerel,speckled tro

The Offshore boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning with a warm SE breeze. They were in a Dolphin daze as the Dolphin were on the bite. Some boats also had a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats got onto some Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and some Atlantic Bonita. They also had Red Drum.

Citations

Shane Sherwood released a Sailfish on Release

It was a beautiful day on the blue water today. Several of the big boats had excellent Dolphin catching. They also had a few Wahoo, some Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish. Chaser released a White Marlin. The Inshore boats got onto the Clams. Hatteras style clam chowder can't be beat. They also had catches of Cobia, Bluefish, Red Drum and Amberjack. One of the Inshore boats saw the blue water today and  had good catches of Dolphin, a Cobia and released some Red Snapper.

A few of the big boats made their way to the fishing grounds this morning. They slung a good amount of Dolphin on deck along with good catches of Blackfin Tuna and a scattered Wahoo. Bite Me released a White Marlin. The Inshore boats got onto some pretty Red Drum, a few Spanish Mackerel and Ribbonfish.

We hope all of the Dads out there have a wonderful Father's Day.

Citations:

Charles Romig of Centre Hall, PAreleased a White Marlin on Bite Me

A warm sunny morning turned into a hot sunny afternoon. The big boats headed out when it was calm but the wind kicked up by mid-day. They had good catches of Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. They also had a couple of Wahoo. Calypso released a Blue Marlin and A Salt Weapon boated a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had coolers filled with Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.

Citations:

Terrell Dixon of High Point, NC released a Blue Marlin on Calypso

The morning started out muggy and cloudy. By the time the boats returned to the dock it was sunny and hot. The Offshore boats had a good Dolphin day, catching both bailers and gaffers. They also had some Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had a good day of catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia and Clams.

OffShore Fleet having a good day catching Dolphins, and Blackfin Tuna.

Inshore Fleet having a great day catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish.

Clayton Schwieterman of AL released a White Marlin on the Chaser.

Steve Schwieterman of AL released a spearfish on the Chaser.

Camden Schwieterman of AL released a White Marlin on the Chaser.

Offshore Fleet saw the Sun Rise on the Blue Water this morning, only to bring home

to the docks and good catch of Dolphins and good catch of BlackFin Tunas.

Inshore Fleet had a good catch of Spanish mackerel, and Bluefish.

The morning started out cooler than it has been but by the time the boats had lines in the water it turned warm and muggy. The Offshore boats had good catches of Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Calypso and Sea Creature each released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had a good day filling coolers with Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia and Lookdown fish.

Citations:

Brooke Anderson of Georgetown, MA released a Blue Marlin on Calypso

The morning started out with rain and ended with sun. The Offshore boats had catches of Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had good catches of Speckled Trout, Puppy Drum, Sheepshead and Bluefish. Release boated a Blue Marlin weighing in at 504lbs.

Congratulations to our own Capt. Rom Whitaker of Release for winning the Fabulous Fisherman category on the first day of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament! We are very proud of you!

CITATIONS:

Thomas Demeritt Jr  of Armada, MI caught a 6lb  7oz  Speckled Trout on Sound Bound