​TACKLE TUESDAY - SURF FISHING FOR BLUEFISH(Post)

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY - SURF FISHING FOR BLUEFISH We were spoiled for a couple of days last week with some warm SW winds bringing in nice sunny days and warmer waters. There were lots of drum caught and so ...

    How to Catch Sea Mullet on Hatteras Island(Post)

    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 Hatte ...

    How to Catch Blitzing Bluefish on Hatteras Island(Post)

    How to Catch Blitzing Bluefish on Hatteras Island When the bluefish start blitzing on Hatteras Island, everything changes fast. One minute the water looks calm, and the next you see birds diving, bai ...

    Blitzing Bluefish Love Metal Lures(Post)

    Blitzing Bluefish Love Metal Lures Bluefish Season Cody Bayne - Junior Team Member What better time than the fall to fish for those Blues! When you see the water boiling, bait jumping and birds worki ...

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY - TACKLE BAG TOOLS(Post)

    ​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 tool ...

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY - HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT ROD(Post)

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY - HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT ROD Spring is in the air, or at least it was until the nor'easter named Winter Storm Riley came roaring through this past weekend. Hopefully, Highway 12 will ...

    TACKLE TUESDAY - SELECTING A REEL(Post)

    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 n ...

    Saltwater Tested: Quantum Reels(Post)

    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 unmatc ...

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY – SAND FLEAS(Post)

    ​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 ...

    TACKLE TUESDAY - COBIA SEASON(Post)

    TACKLE TUESDAY - COBIA SEASON Today is the day many have waited all winter for, the first day of cobia season. Unfortunately, no one told mother nature that the air and water temperatures should be w ...

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY – THE SPANISH HAVE ARRIVED(Post)

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY – THE SPANISH HAVE ARRIVED For some hot fast paced action, the Spanish Mackerel bite can’t be beat.The Spanish has started showing up in the surf so read down to learn how ...

    Knot Tying 101(Post)

    Knot Tying 101 There are SO many different fishing knots you can tie. Some are easier than others, stronger than others, more streamlined, etc. Our crew at Frank and Fran’s have a few knots tha ...

    TACKLE TUESDAY - HOW TO CATCH POMPANO(Post)

    TACKLE TUESDAY - HOW TO CATCH POMPANO If you are looking for some great summer time fishing fun, pompano is a great species to target.They put up a good fight for their size.The Pompano usually arriv ...

    ​TACKLE TUESDAY - TAKING CARE OF YOUR GEAR(Post)

    ​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 g ...

    Spring Red Drum on Hatteras Island(Post)

    Spring Red Drum on Hatteras Island Well, are they there? Anybody catching them yet? Where are they? These are the typical questions we get in the spring when red drum fishing is a little less predict ...

    TACKLE TUESDAY - LET'S TALK CRABBING(Post)

    TACKLE TUESDAY - LET'S TALK CRABBING In the last Tackle Talk’s we have discussed fishing, gear handling and even how to catch and utilize sand fleas.This week we’re going to dig into the ...

    Enjoy the Cigar Life - Visit Frank & Fran's Walk-In Humidor!(Post)

    Enjoy the Cigar Life - Visit Frank & Fran's Walk-In Humidor! Autumn and winter might be a bit slower than spring and summer here on Hatteras Island, but it’s still a wonderful time of the y ...

    TACKLE TUESDAY – CLAM DIGGING(Post)

    TACKLE TUESDAY – CLAM DIGGING OK, so did any of you here grow up in the 80’s and wear those awesome clam digger pants that were in style called “Jams”?Well my mom liked to sew ...

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    FINE CIGARS(Page)

    Cigars in Avon, NC – Visit the Hatteras Island Humidor at Frank & Fran's If you’re looking to enjoy a fine cigar during your Outer Banks vacation, Frank & Fran's in Avon, NC is y ...