Hatteras Island Fishing Guides, Tips & Local Advice

Discover proven fishing techniques, tackle recommendations, and local knowledge from Frank & Fran's Bait & Tackle in Avon, North Carolina. Explore expert tips for surf, sound, and pier fishing across Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks.

How to Catch Red Drum in Pamlico Sound from Hatteras Island

Posted by Heather James on 24th Sep 2026

The ocean is rough, the wind is howling, and the drum rods are still coming out. During a Nor’easter, Pamlico Sound can give Hatteras Island anglers another place to try when fishing the ocean b

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Best Lures for Pamlico Sound Fishing

Posted by Heather James on 11th Aug 2026

Best Lures for Pamlico Sound Fishing from Hatteras Island If you want to fish the Pamlico Sound with artificials, you don't need a tackle box stuffed with fifty different lures. A handful of proven lu

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Where to Fish the Pamlico Sound from Shore

Posted by Heather James on 11th Aug 2026

Where to Fish the Pamlico Sound from Shore on Hatteras Island You don't need a boat to fish the Pamlico Sound. One of the best things about Hatteras Island is how much shallow soundside water can be r

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Pamlico Sound Fishing Guide: Species, Gear, and Access Points from Hatteras Island

Posted by Heather James on 3rd Aug 2026

Pamlico Sound Fishing Guide from Hatteras Island: Species, Gear, Lures & Where to Fish When the Atlantic Ocean gets rough on Hatteras Island, don't assume your fishing day is over. Just behind the

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Tackle Tuesday: Sound Fishing on the Outer Banks – Tips, Gear & Local Advice

9th Oct 2025

Tackle Tuesday – Sound Fishing on the Outer Banks When winds pick up on the ocean side, many anglers wonder if their fishing plans are ruined. The good news? They’re not. Sound fishing on

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