There is more than one way to catch a fish. On the Outer Banks of North Carolina you can choose from head boats, off- shore charters, surf fishing, fly fishing, pier fishing, in shore wading or private guides and charters. Tackle shops are found in abundance and the people who work in them are very knowledgeable and helpful. These shops have all of the information you need about the laws of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries governing size and bag limits as well as what species of fish are regulated at what times of the year. The laws can be somewhat confusing so getting the proper information before you go is highly recommended. You may also check these regulations online at http://www.ncfisheries.net/recreational/recguide. There are different rods and reels for different kinds of fishing, the most common being surf-casting rods, trolling rods, light tackle spinning rods and fly rods. If you do not know much about fishing, the best thing to do is consult a local fishing instructor. You can tell them where you plan to fish and they can help you decide what type of rod, reel, line hooks, etc. you will need. Many tackle shops and piers rent tackle, so if you do not want to invest in fishing gear you will only use a few times a year, this is a good way to go.
The fish bite is definitely affected by the tide, wind direction and time of day. You may ask your chosen tackle shop about the best tides, times, and wind/weather conditions for your specific type of fishing. If it seems to much to keep track of, don't worry about it and just go out and have fun! More often than not, if you stay out long enough, the conditions will line up at some point and you will catch something.
Commonly caught fish on the Outer Banks:Surf - Bluefish, Drum, Spot, Flounder, Croaker, Pompano, Striped Bass, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel
Sound - Striped Bass, Speckled Trout, Drum, Flounder, Croaker, Spot
Bridge - Striped Bass, Croaker, Sheepshead, Spot, Black Drum, Trout
Pier - Croaker, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Spot, Sheepshead, Cobia, Flounder, Croaker
Off-Shore - Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellow-fin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Cobia
Phideaux Fishing
A local family owned & operated fishing vessel
The Ultimate Outer Banks Sport Fishing Experience
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Captain Jamie Reibel (252) 473-2901
* Information from OBXGuides
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