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.

Sand Fleas for Surf Fishing: How to Find, Collect, and Use Them on the OBX

Posted by Heather James on 13th Jul 2026

Grab a rake to find sand fleas & learn how to hook them to catch more pompano, sea mullet and drum! If pompano, sea mullet, and puppy drum had a favorite meal on the Outer Banks, it would be sand

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How to Catch Pompano on Hatteras Island

Posted by Heather James on 15th Jun 2026

Find the Best Fishing Spots, Choose Proven Baits & Rigs, and Hook More Pompano This Summer! Pompano are one of the best surf fishing targets on the Outer Banks. They are hard fighters for their si

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TACKLE TUESDAY – SAND FLEAS

Posted by Heather James on 15th May 2018

Grab a sand flea rake, collect your own bait and catch more fish! Welcome to another Tackle Tuesday! This week, we're talking about one of the most underrated yet highly effective natural baits: sand

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