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.

Best Lures for Pamlico Sound Fishing

Posted by Heather James on 11th Aug 2026

Stop guessing and start hooking up! Discover 5 must-have lures, learn when and where to fish them, and get ready to catch more fish in the Pamlico Sound! If you want to fish the Pamlico Sound with art

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Where to Fish the Pamlico Sound from Shore

Posted by Heather James on 11th Aug 2026

No boat needed! Find the best spots on the Pamlico Sound, grab your gear & start catching fish! You don't need a boat to fish the Pamlico Sound. One of the best things about Hatteras Island is how

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Soundside Fishing with Popping Corks

Posted by Randy Taylor on 16th Nov 2024

Learn to rig, pop & retrieve popping corks to catch more fish on the soundside on Hatteras Island! Here at Frank and Frans we get asked all the time how to catch fish in the sound. We wanted

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TACKLE TUESDAY – SOUND FISHING

Posted by Heather James on 10th Jul 2018

Skip the rough surf, explore the Pamlico Sound and catch more fish with simple rigs and lures! It has been very windy this week and we have had a lot of folks asking, if I cannot fish in the ocean wha

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