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Sand Fleas for Surf Fishing: How to Find, Collect, and Use Them on the OBX If pompano, sea mullet, and puppy drum had a favorite meal on the Outer Banks, it would be sand fleas. These small, burrowing

Upgrade Your Fishing Game with a Truck Fishing Rod Rack & Cooler Combo If you’re an OBX angler who loves hitting the beach with everything in reach, a truck fishing rod rack and cooler combo is a must

​TACKLE TUESDAY – SAND FLEAS Welcome to another Tackle Tuesday! This week, we're talking about one of the most underrated yet highly effective natural baits: sand fleas. These small crustaceans are a

How and Where to Catch Sea Mullet on Hatteras Island What type of Whiting are found on Hatteras Island Before you can learn how to catch them, let's discuss what type of whiting can be found on Hatter

​TACKLE TUESDAY - TAKING CARE OF YOUR GEAR Do you know what the most important rule is of fishing? TAKE CARE OF YOUR GEAR SO YOU CAN FISH MORE! Nothing stinks worse than finally getting a chance to go

Spring Surf Fishing on Hatteras Island: Your Complete Guide to the Outer Banks Season Spring on Hatteras Island marks the unofficial start of surf‑fishing season—when the water begins to warm, the ram

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Hatteras Island Tackle Shop | Frank & Fran's Bait & Tackle Fishing Store & Bait Shop in Avon, NC Since 1988 If you’re looking for a tackle shop on Hatteras Island, Frank & Fran’s...

TACKLE TUESDAY - SELECTING A REEL Last week we talked about how to select the right rod so it only makes sense to tackle how to select the right reel this week. Like I mentioned last week, there is no

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Fishing Enthusiasts: Gear for Every Angler The Perfect Gifts for Every Angler When the holidays roll around, there’s no better gift for a fishing enthusiast than th

​TACKLE TUESDAY - TACKLE BAG TOOLS We have finally had a couple of nice days here on the island and we have been able to get out to the Point for some fishing. I decided to talk about tackle bag tools

First-Timer's Guide to Surf Fishing on Hatteras Island Hatteras Island is one of the great surf fishing destinations in the country. You've got more than 50 miles of open Atlantic beach, world-class f

Bluefish on the Outer Banks: Why They're One of Summer's Best Surf Targets Ask anyone who fishes Hatteras Island in the summer what their favorite surf species is, and bluefish will come up fast. They

Fishing Rigs Explained: Which Bottom Rig Should You Use on Hatteras Island? Pre-tied rigs are the single best investment a Hatteras Island surf angler can make. They're tied by people who fish these b

How to Catch Pompano on Hatteras Island Pompano are one of the best surf fishing targets on the Outer Banks. They are hard fighters for their size, arrive reliably each summer, and they are genuinely

Don’t Be a Clown—Air Down! Beach Driving Tips for Hatteras Island We’ve had lots of questions this week about airing down for beach driving here on Hatteras Island. The short answer is simple: Don’t b

Getting Ready for the Fall Drum Run: A Hatteras Island Prep Guide The fall red drum run on Hatteras Island is the biggest event on the Outer Banks fishing calendar. Anglers plan a full year for it. Tr

What Can You Catch Surf Fishing on Hatteras Island in September & October? September and October are two of the best months to surf fish on Hatteras Island. Summer crowds begin to thin, water temperat

How to Read a Hatteras Island Beach: Finding Sloughs, Cuts, and Feeding Zones The most important skill in surf fishing on Hatteras Island has nothing to do with how far you can cast or how much gear y

How Tides Affect Surf Fishing on the Outer Banks (and How to Use Them) Ask the most experienced angler on the beach what matters more, time of day or the tide, and almost every one of them will say th