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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

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

Fishbites + Frank & Fran's Hand Tied Bottom Rigs Equals a Deadly Combo! Fishbites Longer Lasting Baits are a type of synthetic fishing bait designed to provide anglers with a durable, long-lasting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cape Point Fishing Guide: How to Fish One of the Most Famous Spots on the East Coast If you ask ten surf anglers on the East Coast to name the most famous piece of fishing beach on the coast, nine of

Fall Nor'easters and Surf Fishing: How to Fish Before, During, and After a Storm Fall nor'easters are the biggest wild card in Hatteras Island surf fishing. They can shut the beach down for a week. Th

Speckled Trout Fishing on Hatteras Island: Fall Patterns and Where to Catch Them Fall is speckled trout season on Hatteras Island. When the water starts to cool, when the summer crowds thin out, when

Night Fishing on Hatteras Island: Fall Drum, Safety, and What to Bring Most of the biggest red drum caught on Hatteras Island every fall are caught at night. The sun goes down, the beach quiets, the p

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