Outer Banks North Carolina Fishing Reports
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BETTER FISHING
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June fishing is going hot and heavy on the Outer Banks. In the sound, Croakers are fat and hungry. Most are being caught around the Manteo bridge. Some Sea Mullet, Croakers, and Flounder are being boated in some of the deep holes near Oregon Inlet. Outside the inlet, Bluefish and Spanish mackerel have been fairly thick. Both are nice size and good eating. A few Cobia are still being caught, but most are lure shy. Out on the wrecks, Amberjack are always hungry if you have some live bait. Sea Bass, Spadefish, and Triggerfish are also on the wrecks, but the bite has been on and off. A few King Mackerel are starting to show up and are a blast to catch. It’s nothing for them to rip out 150 yards of line in a matter of seconds. Out near the gulfstream, nice gaffer and plenty of bailer Dolphin are showing up in good numbers. The Yellowfin tuna are still out there, but it’s been kind of hit and miss on them. Scattered billfish are showing up, but no great numbers. The overall offshore fishing has been good, if you’re in the right area. If not, it’s a long boat ride. The past several days, the heat during the day has been almost unbearable. I’ve been looking forward to the evening trips this time of year. It’s cooler, less boat traffic, and still good fishing. Email or phone me if you want to go catch some fish. I’m now working with three other captains, so we can always get you on a boat and having a great fishing adventure.
Thanks, Ray |
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June fishing on the OBX
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Fishing on the Outer Banks most days has been very good, but I’ll be the first to admit I’ve had a few bad days also. In the sound, the biggest news is the big Croakers and plenty of them. It’s been a few years since we had some nice size Croakers. The Trout and Flounder bite has been on and off. Capt. Marc and I fished a local tournament with 78 other fisherman for Trout, Flounder and Red Drum. Out of 80 great fishermen, one guy had a Flounder and Trout. We had two Trout out of 8 that were legal. That’s all that everyone caught in six hours of fishing. Just outside the inlet, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel bite has been pretty steady. Most of the fish have been good eating size. I had some Bluefish last night for dinner and they were very tasty. Off the beach on some of the wrecks, Sea Bass and Amberjack are showing up. Offshore, the Tuna and Dolphin bite has been up and down. Some of the marinas say the bite is hot every day, but it’s just not so. Its fishing, some days are better than others. Fishing should only be getting better each week. Several other captains and I have joined together to make sure you can always book a fishing adventure. We have boats that cover from the sound to offshore. All captains are USCG approved, insured and experienced. Our goal is to give you a fun fishing experience. Email or call to book your trip today.
Here's a photo of Dave and the gang. It was along day of fishing with only one Tuna to show for it. Thanks guys.
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Tuna bite is TOO HOT
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Last sunday, my buddies & I ventured offshore & had one of the best days of tuna fishing of my life. Slick clam conditions for our 40 mile run to the gulf stream. When we arrived, there was a nice temp change from 69 to 71, so we work that line. We started trolling two lines & by the time the third hit the water, the first two started screaming. We got one to the boat & lost the other one. A 50lb Yellowfin was a great start to the day and just then I notice the Lowrance had fish marks from 159ft to 800. I always wanted to jig a tuna up, so I put on a Williamson butterfly jig & let it drop. I'm using a 7ft All-Star Kingfish rod,Penn Torque 100,with 40lb Ugly braid. I jigged 4or 5 times and the tuna was on. We did that for about an hour until we lost all 6 jigs I had. We were just under gunned. You could tell we a Yellowfin hit and those you could handle, but when a Bluefin hit, there was NO stopping them. We never laugh so hard hearing those reel screaming. After that we went back to trolling . I happened to be looking out the back of boat when I saw a huge splash and the reel yelled like it was in high gear.Scott grabbed it & the fight was on. We are in 5500 ft of water so Scott put some drag on the fish and slows him some, but doesn't gain any ground. After an hour, his back & arms can't take it, so he passes the rod to Marc. Marc starts pumping the rod and get half the line back. After 30 minutes, the fish pops to the surface, I think just to size us up and back down he goes for another run. All Marc could do was go along for the ride. Finally he stops diving and Marc starts the whole process again. After another 30 mintues Marc get the beast beside the boat and I put a gaff in the fish. A rope goes around the tail and the three of us start pulling. Just as we clear the water, the X-tool gaff breaks. I guess its not design for the beast. I get out extra gaff and tie another rope thru the gill and out the mouth. On try two the beast is in the boat and with a little help, just squeezes in the fish box. We all high fived each other and called it a day.As we were leaving, I noticed on the plotter that we had drifted almost 10 miles fighting the fish. Moral of this story, HE TASTED DAM GOOD.
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It's still going off, Stripers that is!
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Yes, we are still pulling on Stripers, but probably not much longer. The past few weeks have been off the hook so to speak. Must clients have been catching fish jigging or casting. There has been a few times that we have had to troll, but overall, the bite has been very good. Most fish are runnung in the 20-40lb range, but a few have been over 50. If you are wanting to go, you better get on the boat soon, or you will miss the end of the season bite.
Thanks, Ray
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Wacking & Stacking
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Someone please help me catch some of this fish. My charter did not show up or call me Wednesday and I'm sitting at the dock all rigged, so I said to me self, " Self, you deserve a day off, lets go fishing". So away I went burning my missing charters deposit. Stopped at my first spot, birds, whales, and bait were going crazy. No fish to be had. Not happy,so I was off to spot #2. I pulled up and the same picture, except fish marks. Casted a jig overboard and the fight was on. I did this for over an hour and finally had to leave. My arms couldn't take it any more. If you want some arm ache, give me a call.
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Back into Striper fishing
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I've finally been able to get out and do some Striper fishing in between all the bad weather we've had. It's crazy, you'll fish one or tow days and sit home for a week beacuse it's howling. The good news is, the fish are piggy's. Nice 30 to 45lb slobs with a few bigger ones thrown in. There was a 61lber caught out of Oregon Inlet last week. Just a few pounds shy of the record. We had one on a few days ago, but lost, that was ripping line out like it was going back north. I'm sure it would have been in the high 50's or low 60's. Give me a call to go catch the big one. Here's Marc Kerns with a nice one that he caught jigging.
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#1 at Onslow Bay King Mackerel Tournament
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Well I’m finally back home fishing after an incredible time in Biloxi, MS., at the SKA National championship. We had a 12th place finish which wasn’t as good as last year, but still in the top 20. It’s the only place I’ve ever fished, that the fish were really jumping out of the water. We caught more Kings there in one week, than I do here in a year. I can’t wait to go back next year if we qualify.
Back on the home front, Striper fishing is heating up. A few are being caught around the inlet, but no one that I know has been out in the ocean looking. I guess it’s going to be time for a recon trip soon. If you are looking to go catch some Stripers, I do have some dates open the next several months.
Thanks, Ray |
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#1 at Onslow Bay King Mackerel Tournament
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Swansboro, North Carolina - The Fin-Nagle team of Raymond Pugh, Jim Mulford, and Brian Bracey, fought rain and wind in the twenty to twenty-five miles per hour range, plus a large hungry shark, to win the ninth annual Onslow Bay King Mackerel Tournament. They did it in a twenty-three foot Yamaha powered Sea King.
“We went to the East Rock area thanks to some information we received from Dave Pennington and Tony Ross,” Pugh told us. “We were fishing in fifty feet of water and had caught Albcore and Sharks when our 29.76 hit a Bunker at two-thirty. I grabbed the rod and the fight was on.”
Pugh went on to explain, “ It was rough but we ran the fish down. Just a few minutes before Jim gaffed her, a seven-foot shark had its sights on our winning king. We were really worried but we couldn’t horse her to the boat. We were really lucky.”
The team took home $5,500 for their efforts. They are sponsored by the North Carolina Sportsman, Lowrance, Pure Fishing, and Shimano. It certainly moved them up in the final standings in Division One’s Class of 23. From seventh to second. Great season guys By Don Ewing |
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Aug. & Sept. fishing on the OBX.
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WOW, that's all I can say about the fishing. Yes, we've had a few days that were slow due to the weather, but overall fishing has been good. This has been the best year ever for Spanish Mackerel and we are still catching them. The sound bite has consisted of Bluefish, Spanish, Sea Mullet, Trout, Red Drum, Croakers, Flounder, & Spot. Inshore, the AJ bite has not slowed up at all. Fish from 30 to over 50lbs have been taken all summer. The King Mackerel bite is starting to heat up. King fishing is either real good or real bad. That's just the nature of the beast. Offshore the Tuna bite has slowed, but the Dolphin is still strong, just smaller fish. The billfish bite this weekend was crazy. Most boats had several billfish of different types. I'm now booking trips for the 09/2010 Striper season. If you want to catch some monster size fish, book a trip soon before all the good dates are gone.
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July fishing on the Outer Banks
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I’ve got a few emails about some photos of fishing trips, so look a the photo gallery for you fish. Sorry I’m behind, but its had to find the time after fishing all day. The fishing has been good most days. The hard southwest wind has made inlet fishing difficult to say the least. Its been more ruff some days in the sound than in the ocean. The water along the oceanfront has been as low as 69 degrees which has made the Bluefish and Spanish bite very slow. When the wind isn’t howling in the sound, we caught some of the largest Spanish I’ve ever seen. The offshore and near shore trips have been doing very well. The near shore wreck have been holding some huge AJ’s, Sea Bass and Triggerfish. I haven’t done that well lately on Tuna or Dolphin, but then it’s been hero or zero for a lot of boats. The billfish action should be heating up this month as well. Give me a call and let’s go catch some fish |
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Summer fishing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
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The summer fishing on the Outer Banks has never been better. There is no time off the day that’s any better than the other. On half day and evening trips, we have been catching Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel trolling in sound or ocean. The fish have been spread out, so some days it’s just a matter of finding them. Bottom fishing has also been good with catches of Spot, Croakers, Flounder, and Triggerfish. For the fisherman that like to cast, Trout and small Striped Bass have been taken around the sound bridges and deep water marsh points. Off the beach, the Amberjack fishing has been crazy. The AJ’s will bite almost anything, but the best lure has been the butterfly jigs, but if you really want to see them exploded, toss a live Bluefish out. It turns into a feeding frenzy. The poor Bluefish doesn’t even hit the water good and an AJ inhales it. The Tuna and Dolphin bite has been up and down. Its in being at the right place, at the right time. Sometimes it’s an early morning bite, and other days it’s late in the afternoon. That’s just how fishing is, one day your in the meat and the next day you can’t find it. I still have some dates open if you want to try and catch that trophy fish or just have a family day on the water. Send me an email or give me a call to book your fishing adventure.
Thanks, Ray
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The fishing is soooooo good.
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The fishing is off the hook, so to speak. Inshore, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, And trout are biting like crazy .The early morning bite has been the best. The Spanish are still on the small size, but after a few weeks of eating bait, they should fatten up. Offshore, Yellowfin & Bigeye tuna are making a good showing, but the big gaffer Dolphin are everywhere. Sunday was the best with 19 before 11AM. A mixed bag of Wahoo and King Mackerel are also being taken. The summer dates are going fast, so email if your ready catch some fish.
Thanks, Ray
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Outer Banks fishing inshore & offshore.
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Fishing on the Outer Banks is almost in full swing. Inshore, trout and drum fishing has good days and bad ones. You can catch plenty of fish one day and go back to the same spot, using the same bait, and never get a hit. Around the inlet, it’s the same situations with the Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. The big problem here is water temperature. The fish turn on and off every time the water gets warm , then cold. Near shore, the Tilefishing has been the best bet for a full fishbox. We’ve caught a limit every trip. Offshore, a few Bigeye and plenty of Yellow tuna with a mix of gaffer Dolphin, Wahoo, King Mackerel and Mako’s. There has even a few billfish caught. Offshore water was 78 degrees today. I do have a few open dates, but they are going quick. If I’m booked, I do have several other captains that I can book you with for inshore and offshore fishing.
Tight lines, Ray
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Back to fishing.
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Sorry for the delay in fishing report’s , but I have had some down time due to a little knee surgery. I had a great Striper season, but their gone and it’s time to move on. Thanks to everyone who came out and braved some nasty weather to catch fish. Last weekend, I ventured to one of my offshore holes to see if the Tilefish were still hanging out there and it was ridiculous good fishing. I caught fish on every drop and sometimes two at a time. It was nice to get some that pulled back.. Today I went looking around in the sound and found some fair size Croakers and Sea Mullet. I went over to the Oregon Inlet bridge to try my luck, but had no takes , except for a huge Cownose ray. It was a good fight, but I won and let him go. A few minutes later , I heard a call from the Coast Guard about an overturn sailboat off the beach. It wasn’t a far run, so I took off. When I got in the general area, I spotted the overturned sailboat with the two guys aboard. They were in good shape despite 60 degree water. I got them on my boat and met the Coast Guard boat coming from the inlet and transferred the guys over to them. Maybe next time, they will be a little smarter about the weather they sail in. Anyway, I’m ready to start running trips, so email or give me a call and we can slay some fish.
Thanks, Ray
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Pats due reports from Jan. & Feb.
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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.
Thanks, Ray
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The Striper fishing is still going on.
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Jan. fishing has been great on the Outer Banks for Stripers. The only drawback has been some of the long boat rides. The fish have been anywhere from 12 to 50 miles from the inlet, so somedays have been more riding than fishing. I think the cold weather that we get this week will improve the fishing. Most of the fish that we've caught have been a nice class of fish. 20-30lb. fish are average size with a few over the 40lb. mark. We caught them trolling and jigging, but most days, trolling has produced bigger fish. The are a few big Bluefish around, but not like in the past few years and the sharks have been thicker than I 've ever seen them. I think the rest of Jan. and Feb. will produce some 50lb. Stripers. We just have to find them. Give me a call, and lets go look.
Thanks, Ray
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Outer Banks Striper fishing
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I hope everyone had a happy holidays and ate too much food. If I didn’t get out and fish I would be big as a house. The Striper fishing over the past few weeks has been really good except for the long and some days, bumpy ride. Most of the fish that we have been catching are up the beach 40 to 50 miles off Corolla. They have been small as 10 lbs and over 35lbs , but plenty of fish. We have caught them casting and trolling, but I prefer jigging. I just wish they would move closer to Oregon Inlet. I haven’t done any other type of fishing and the offshore boats have been Striper fishing also. Maybe after the next cold front, the fish we push to the south. I do have a few open dates left, so give me a call.
Tight lines, Ray
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In the meat & fog.
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Great fishing lately, except for the fog. Both Sat. and Sunday, the fog was the worst I've ever seen it. It made the ride a little longer that normal, but it was worth it. The fish were from top to bottom with most fish around 25 lbs, but all very fat.We caught our limit and tossed the rest back. I can't wait for a nice day when we can see the fish hitting on topwater plugs.
Thanks, Ray |
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Tournament action
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Well, I've been fishing a few tournaments lately, before rockfish season get's into full swing. My buddies Brian Bracey & Tony Ross headed down to Biloxi, Ms, for the SKA Nationals. After finshing 4th in NC in the div. 2 class of the 23ft. & under, we headed 16 hours to the south with high hopes. During the first part of the week, the fishing was pretty hot, but as luck would have it, a cold front went thru on Wed. and changed everything. On Friday, they were calling for 6-9ft. seas. We didn't fish Friday, but did go on Saturday in 5-8ft. swells. The area that we fished was 70 miles out, which took us 4 hours to get there. Once the lines were out, the fishing was off the scale. 25-30lb Kings jumping everwhere chasing bait. We fished hard for one hour, boxed our two biggest fish, and rode 4 hours back in to finish in 6th place. Not bad for our first national event.
We didn't have as good luck last weekend with the rockfish. In that tournament, we finished 18th out of 23 boats and had the smallest fish at 26lbs. That won us the Bunker award and some cash. It's better than last place and no money. The Striper fishing on the Outer Banks has been hit or miss. No telling from one day to the next if you are going to catch fish, but it should only get better as the weather gets colder. Give me a call and lets go catch some fish. Here is a photo of Tony & me with a King we caught pre-fishing Monday.
Thanks, Ray
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Weather bad, fishing good.
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The wind just doesn't want to stop blowing or at last it seems that way. Maybe one day a week over the past month is it and the days that we can get out, it's crazy. On my last day out , Capt. Mark & I went offshore and pick up a few tuna , but we were a little late on the bite. We did however move inside to 270 ft. and caught our limit on tilefish. Mark called it perch jerking, but he a slow start on catching. After I had put four fish in the boat, he finally caught on and did catch the biggest fish, which was almost a citation. No Stripers yet, but I'm guessing the rockfish will show the end on the month. I do have some dates open if you want to go catch that big one.
Thanks, Ray
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Still catching fish.
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Well I had a great run of fishing before the wind started this week. On Sunday, I ran offshore with Kyle & his buddies. We started out catching a few Bluefish just outside the inlet to feed to the Amberjack. Once we got offshore, we baited up with a few Bluefish and the first three bites, went thru 80 lb test mono like butter. Barracuda again, so out came the wire. The next few Cuda's went jumping thru the air, very exciting. I heard of a tuna bite to the north, so off we go, but missed the bite, but did manage a few Dolphin. With too much grass floating and being a pain , off we go again to find some Tilefish. After several drops, we finally found them, and almost caught a limit before heading in. Thanks guys for hanging in on a ruff ride and Ben for being the tough fisherman, showing Kyle how it's done.
Ray
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Sept. and the fishing is still great.
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It's been some of the best inshore fishing in a few years. Nice 1-3lb Bluefish around the inlet with limits every trip.The Spanish Mackerel are almost is big as some of the small King Mackerel. The sound fishing is almost as good with trout & puppy drum. Offshore, the Dolphin has been HOT,and the tuna fishing is getting better weekly. Fall Striped Bass season is jus a few months away, and I'm booking trips and taking deposits now. If you wait, you may not get the dates you want. It's that simple.
Thanks, Ray
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What a way to end Aug. fishing.
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The end of the summer fishing has been as hot as the weather. In the sound, the trout fishing has been very hot, but only in a few spots that are kept quite. Just outside the inlet, nice 1-3 lb. Bluefish just as fast as you can pull them in, catching 3 & 4 at a time. Down south, Spanish Mackerel & King Mackerel have been thick in the 30-60 ft. range. Out around some of the deeper wrecks & towers, the Amberjack have been wearing anglers arms out. In the 225-275 ft. range, bottom fishing for Tilefish has been solid, with limits every trip. 8/31 was one of my best trips this summer with Jim & his buddies. After the AJ's wore them down some, we found a school of Dolphin and had a blast. They were thick as bee's around a hive. It was no time before they had their limit. Thanks to everyone thats made this the best summer every.
Ray
Two coolers full of Dolphin.
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Can it get any better???
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The fishing here for the most part has been outstanding. Yes, there has been a few trips that could have been better, but overall people are catching fish. The Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel catches have been very solid with some nice size Blues. Some small King Mackerel have been mixed in with Spanish in the 30-50 ft. range. A few of the wrecks have also been holding some nice size Amberjack, but they have been very picky about eating. Send me an email and lets go catch some fish.
Thanks, Ray
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Aug. fishing at it's best.
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The fishing this month is been hot. In the sound, trout, puppy drum, and a lot of flounder, but not many keeper flounder. In the ocean just outside the inlet, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel has been fair to really hot. Offshore, the tuna bite has slowed and dolphin has been hit or miss. The Amberjacks around some of the wrecks have been smoking the reels, but live bait is the ticket. Tilefish in 225ft or deeper has also been good, with catches of doubles are common. The water just off the beach has been in the 80's which is pretty warm for this time of the year.Shoot me an email & let's go fishing.
Tight lines, Ray
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Summertime fishing.
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Fishing on the Outer Banks over the past few weeks has been on the good to great side. In the sound , the Trout fishing has been hot in certain spots on certain tides. Spot and Croaker have been fair, but not any big fish over a pound yet. The Flounder have been on the small side, but a few nice ones over 20" have gone in the cooler. Around the bridge, Sheepshead, Triggerfish, and Black Drum are still being caught, mostly at slack tide. Outside the inlet, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are still the hottest bite going on. Most of the Cobia have move north, but a few are still hanging around. Offshore, it’s either in the meat or no meat. The billfish bite has been very good. Now all we need is for the wind to stop blowing 20mph every afternoon. Thanks to all who have fished with me over the past few weeks. Sorry for taking so long to post photos.
Thanks, Ray |
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Fishing Outer Banks style
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Outer Banks fishing at it’s Best.
The fishing along the Outer Banks has been for the most part , “ Outstanding “. In the sound, trout, drum, flounder, and spot have been going strong. Around the inlet bridge, sheep head, triggerfish, and Striped Bass have been biting good as long as your fishing on the right tide. Outside the inlet along the beaches, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel have been thick at times with the occasional Cobia caught while trolling. Offshore, the tuna and dolphin has been hit or miss. Some Big Eye’s over 200lbs have been boated over the past few weeks. Bottom fishing for Sea Bass and tilefish has been hot over a few of the wrecks and some of the deepwater rocks. Call or email us for a fun fishing adventure. I do have a few dates open or can recommend other captains if I’m full.
Thanks, Capt. Ray |
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I've got the Blues.
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The fishing around the inlet and sound is slowly getting better everyday. 1-3lb. Bluefish are every where and eating everything. The trout, flounder, and drum are here, but seem to be very spotty. Spot and Croakers are about the same. The whole spring fishing appears to be a few weeks behind, plus the wind just keeps blowing, with no signs of slowing up. I keep saying it, but any day now, its going to bust loose. |
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Past due reports for March & April
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Past due fishing reports for March & April
Well, what can I say but I’ve been slack and the fishing has been terrible.
Everyday that I’ve tried to go fishing, either the wind is howling or it’s raining, or it’s doing both. Last Sunday, Capt. Mark, Rock On Charters, and I went looking for some trout or drum, but found neither. He fished his hot spots and mine to no avail. It was very depressing, but that’s fishing sometimes. There has been some trout and drum caught of the Little bridge, but that seems to be the only place. There has been a mixed bag of fish being pulled from the surf, but nothing hot & heavy. The big offshore boats have had some fair catches on the days they can get out. A few tuna, dolphin, wahoo, mackerel, and even a billfish was been boated. With warmer weather on the way, fishing will get better. If you are planning on an inshore or offshore trip, start thinking about a date soon, because there are going fast.
Thanks, Capt. Ray
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Feb. Striper fishing from NC & VA
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February fishing had a lot to be desired, but I tried to make the best of it. The last few trips out of NC were one fish trips for over 8 hours of trying. On my last trip, I burned over 80 gallons of fuel and covered somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 miles, so at his point something had to change. I made a few phone calls to some buddies fishing out of Virginia Beach and was told it was happening up there, so I called my last few Striper charters and told them the situation. It was decided that we would fish Va. Beach. The first two days, I had Rock and his buddies from Pennsylvania. The first day started out slow, but got pretty hot for about an hour, but it was all catch and release since we were out past the 3 mile line. They did have one nice Striper that they caught inside and had a local restaurant cook it for dinner. The next day was very slow with one fish, ALL day. A beautiful day to fish, but they had lock jaw for us. The following day, I was out with Randy Taatjes and his wife. I was hoping for better luck, but as we were going thru the inlet, the swell had picked up from the night before, so I didn’t know what would happen. Once I cleared the inlet, I noticed a few boats straight out of the inlet, about a mile out. After bumping our way out, the marks on the sonar were the best I had seen in a long time. I set out five poles and the fun began. Some singles and a few doubles, but all fat fish. With in no time , they had their limit, so everything else went back in. After a few hours, it started raining, so we called it a day. The largest fish was bouncing my hand scale between 38 and 40lbs., but all the fish were nice fat Stripers. Back to Carolina I went with another year of Striper fishing behind me, and looking forward to next fall’s Striper run.
Thanks, Ray
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