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 Hatter

    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 that come

    Bluefish on the Outer Banks: Why They're One of Summer's Best Surf Targets(Post)

    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

    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, bait

    Ninja Tackle Rods & Rigs Guide | Frank & Fran’s(Post)

    Ninja Tackle Rods & Rigs: A Guide to Choosing the Right Setup for Surf, Sound, and Pier Fishing When anglers talk about proven Outer Banks surf fishing gear, Ninja Tackle comes up for good reason. Fro

    ABOUT(Page)

    Welcome to Hatteras-Island.com — your trusted source for everything Hatteras Island! We are passionate about showcasing the very best that

    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 workin

    Spanish Mackerel Season on the Outer Banks: Gear, Tactics, and Where to Find Them(Post)

    Spanish Mackerel Season on the Outer Banks: Gear, Tactics, and Where to Find Them When the water warms up and baitfish start running tight to the beach, Spanish mackerel show up on Hatteras Island in

    How to Catch Red Drum in Pamlico Sound from Hatteras Island(Post)

    How to Catch Red Drum in Pamlico Sound from Hatteras Island The ocean is rough, the wind is howling, and the drum rods are still coming out. During a Nor’easter, Pamlico Sound can give Hatteras Island

    ​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 tools

    ​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 no

    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 unmatch

    ​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 are a

    How to Catch Pompano on Hatteras Island(Post)

    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

    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 wa

    ​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 to target th

    ​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 go

    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 predicta

    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 your...