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A Beginner’s Guide to Drum Fishing With a Spinning Reel Setup One of the most common questions we hear in the shop is:“What’s a good spinning rod setup for someone just getting into drum fishing?” Spi

The Transition from Spring to Summer on Hatteras Island As late spring rolls into early summer, fishing on Hatteras Island begins to shift in a big way. Water temperatures rise, bait becomes more cons

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

A Beginner’s Guide to a Solid Conventional Drum Fishing Setup Surf fishing on Hatteras Island is considered some of the best surf fishing on the East Coast. Beginners frequently ask the same questions

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 that come

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

​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 som

Avon Angler Breaks IGFA World Record for Southern Kingfish On Monday, November 11, another World Record fish was caught in the waters off of Hatteras Island. Angler Brett Jordan from Florence, South C

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 - 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

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Hatteras Island Fishing, Tackle & Local Information Planning a fishing trip or vacation to Hatteras Island? Frank & Fran’s Bait & Tackle in Avon is here to help you get the information,...

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 - FISHING FOR BLOWTOADS Wind, wind and more wind, that is what we have had here lately. We did get a couple of nice days to get out there and enjoy the beach. This week we are going to

​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

Pamlico Sound Fishing Guide from Hatteras Island: Species, Gear, Lures & Where to Fish When the Atlantic Ocean gets rough on Hatteras Island, don't assume your fishing day is over. Just behind the dun

Understanding the Winter Surf Fishing on Hatteras Island As winter settles in on Hatteras Island, many visitors may think that the fishing season has come to an end. However, for avid fishermen and wo

Where to Fish the Pamlico Sound from Shore on Hatteras Island You don't need a boat to fish the Pamlico Sound. One of the best things about Hatteras Island is how much shallow soundside water can be r