Capt. Raymond Pugh
February 16, 2009
Outer Banks - Saltwater Fishing Report
Finally getting a day to write a report and post some pictures. I'm sorry, but some of your photo's didn't make it, do to saltwater in the camera. They are just funny about that. Anyway, the stripers have been getting fatter. My last trip with Bill, Will, and Nanna. We started out the day with 25-30lb fish, but ended with fish over 40lbs. Most fish are being tossed back, especially the bigger ones. I've tried to tell most clients that the smaller fish taste better and we need to keep the bigger spawning stock in the ocean for the future. Several other captains and myself find it hard to believe that marine fisheries let trawlers throw 15-25lb stripers overboard with most floating, just to keep bigger fish. Why not let them keep a certain poundage, then close the season. OK , now I've vented and on with the report. The stripers have finally moved closer to the inlet. Trolling seems to have the best results, but jigging is most the exciting way to catch them. I've heard of a few fish caught around the Oregon Inlet bridge, but I haven't had any luck. I haven't heard of any reports coming out of Mann's harbor or any offshore report out of Oregon Inlet. Out of Hatteras, some Blackfin tuna and King Mackerel. I do have some dates open for rockfish trips. Get them while they are still here and booking trip for this spring now. Reserve now for the best dates.
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