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

    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

    ​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...

    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 mud a little

    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 year. The of

    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, therefore, instead of b