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.

Fall Nor'easters and Surf Fishing: How to Fish Before, During, and After a Storm

Posted by Heather James on 19th Oct 2026

Fall nor'easters are the biggest wild card in Hatteras Island surf fishing. They can shut the beach down for a week. They can also create the single best drum bite of the year. Reading them, timing t

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Cape Point Fishing Guide: How to Fish One of the Most Famous Spots on the East Coast

Posted by Frank & Fran's Crew on 20th Aug 2026

Cape Point Fishing Guide: How to Fish One of the Most Famous Spots on the East Coast If you ask ten surf anglers on the East Coast to name the most famous piece of fishing beach on the coast, nine of

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Saltwater Tested: Quantum Reels

Posted by Emily Bayne on 11th Apr 2025

Saltwater Tested: Quantum Strive and Benchmark Reels for Serious Surf Anglers Quantum Strive vs. Quantum Benchmark The new Quantum Strive and Benchmark reels have been designed to deliver unmatch

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