Capt. Reese Stecher reports that fishing is getting good in Nags Head. Puppy Drum, Speckled Trout, Rockfish, some Blues and a few Flounder have been biting. Reese fished with son, Henry, last week and caught stripers on almost every cast in the sound, but most were under 17-inches. If you’re ever interested in a piece of driftwood for your porch or deck, check out Reese’s Outer Banks … [Read more...]
Action Heating Up
By Dr. Ken Neill, III Flounder have started to bite behind the barrier islands of the Eastern Shore and some have been caught inside of Back River. Rod and reel croaker catches are being made from the fishing piers and in the rivers. So far, the best bay bite has been tautog. These structure-oriented fish have entered their spring feeding frenzy. The fishing will be great through … [Read more...]
Tuna Out of Oregon Inlet
By Dr. Ken Neill, III The wind has been the most persistent fishing story. That and the return of winter-like temperatures have severely limited fishing activity. When boats can get out, Bluefin tuna have generated most of the excitement. Boats fishing out of Oregon Inlet are catching Bluefin tuna in the 250 to over 500 pound range. Yellowfin tuna are also available. Blackfin tuna can be … [Read more...]
Cobia Update
Dr. Ken Neill, III Cobia is closed for 2017. Well, the fishery is closed in federal waters and with a new administration settling in D.C., and we will see if it stays closed. But for now, it is closed for the year. Based on estimated catches greatly exceeding the allowable catch the previous two years, and the assumption that states will keep cobia open in state waters, federal waters … [Read more...]
Sight Fishing in Carolina
By Capt. Alan Caine This winter on the Cape Fear Coast has been mild with most days over 60 degrees. The downside is that it has been a windy year, which makes fishing tough. The water is crystal clear, offering great sight fishing opportunities with fly or light tackle. However, most redfish this winter have been on the smaller side. Redfish grow quickly in their early years, so … [Read more...]
Striper News
From Stripers Forever Striped bass anglers from North Carolina to Maine, responding to the 14th annual fishing survey from the national striped bass conservation organization Stripers Forever had mixed reactions to the fishing they experienced during 2016. Overall, there was some modest improvement in sentiment with only 66% reporting the fishing as worse or much worse than during the … [Read more...]
News From Nags Head
By Capt. Reese Stecher There has not been much in the way of striper fishing in the sound for the past couple weeks. I did take two clients out for a couple of hours on New Year's Day afternoon. We hit a wreck for Tautog. The boys weeded through a couple of throwbacks and landed four fish for dinner. Henry did something that I haven't seen in 20 years of charter fishing. He landed a … [Read more...]
Saltwater News
A program called the Virginia Saltwater Tournament has been in place since 1958. The program awards anglers who catch fish of a certain size and promotes the saltwater fishery in Virginia. It also generates vital fishing data and records catches of species not otherwise available. However, in the Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal 2018, the program would be cancelled. But wait a minute! … [Read more...]
Super Size Rockfish
By Dr. Julie Ball Ushered in by a sobering cold front, there is no denying that winter has arrived in Virginia. On gusty days paired with plummeting temperatures, it makes getting out on the water a challenge. Although the weather may be frightful some days, most anglers are not complaining since it seems their holiday wishes for a good rockfish season may become a reality this year and just … [Read more...]
The Rocks Are Here
By Dr. Ken Neill, III The big rockfish are here and catches are good. It is looking like we are going to have a good bay season until it closes at the end of December. Whether a coastal fishery will develop remains to be seen. Good numbers of school-sized fish are pretty much everywhere. Anglers fishing in the York River at night this week reported shrimp swimming through the light … [Read more...]
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