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Friday, June 15, 2018
Congratulations to all of our anglers!
Dakota McKercher ~ Providence, NC ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 80lbs
Jesse Owen ~ Keeling, VA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 98lbs
Brooks McDonald ~ Brunswick, GA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 104lbs
Robert Deese ~ Erwin, NC ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 73lbs
Aaron McLaurin ~ Wade, NC ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 139lbs
Robert W Deese Jr. ~ Erwin, NC ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 105lbs
Richard McLean ~ Manchester, MD ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 106lbs
Brian Fentress ~ Virginia Beach, VA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 102lbs
Jared Anna ~ Pittsburgh, PA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 120lbs
Robert C Ann ~ Belle Vernon, PA ~ Yelloefin Tuna ~ 99lbs
Christian Lee Fisher ~ Paradise, PA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 106lbs
Near shore saw catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish!
In shore saw catches of Flounder, drum, and bluefish!
Miss Oregon Inlet saw catches of Flounder, Sea Mullet, Croaker, Sea Bass, Pigfish and Pinfish.
Again, congratulations to all of our anglers on another great day at Oregon Inlet!
Monday Trophies
Off-shore anglers were racking up the trophy citations today with some amazing catches! The big-eye were the show stoppers with some handsome beasts hitting the docks! Congrats to J.D. Esh - 110 lbs, Diane Fox - 104 lbs, Michael Hall - 118 lbs, Andrew Hoffman - 102 lbs, Mitchell Hoffman - 100 lbs, Todd Lamar - 106 lbs, Albert Redding - 103 lbs, Alex Richard - 102 lbs, Morgan Swartz - 137 lbs, and Dylan Wager - 115 lbs. The yellow-fin were equally impressive with all of the weights well over the minimum required. Congrats to Tom Hare - 99 lbs, Justin Wager - 82 lbs, and Ryan Wager 95 lbs. Anglers also pulled in good numbers of mahi, as well.
Near-Shore anglers had good spanish mac fishing again today, with anglers pulling in limits. In-Shore anglers also had good spanish fishing today and also enjoyed some good mullet catches, as well.
Anglers aboard the Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat enjoyed some busy reel action today, pulling in flounder, sea mullet, spot, sea bass, croaker, pigfish, pinfish, sea robin, and puffers! Tickets are available on morning and afternoon trips! Give us a call to purchase over the phone or visit their website at www.missoregoninlet.com to purchase. Advanced purchase is strongly recommended.
Your ticket is your passport to a relaxing saltwater adventure on the Safari Dolphin Cruise!! Bring your group and take a tour on the newest dolphin watching boat on the Outer Banks! The Safari offers 5 trips daily and is available for private charter! Book your tickets online or by phone. Give us a call for more information 1-800-272-5199.
Sunday Successes
A beautiful end to a great June weekend today!! Anglers were in the meat off-shore today with some fantastic catches of yellow-fin tuna, big-eye tuna, and some bonus tilefish! There were a few billfish releases, as well today.
Anglers near-shore had some very good spanish mackerel fishing today, with some anglers bringing in limits. Anglers on a couple of boats enjoyed some nice catches of king mackerels today, as well.
In-Shore anglers also had good spanish fishing and see mullet catches, with some private boaters reported in with nice flounder catches and good sea mullet action.
Kicking off a great week today!! Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat has tickets available on all fishing trips this week. Give us a call 1-800-272-5199 or visit their website www.missoregoninlet.com to purchase tickets. Advanced purchase is strongly recommended and they offer the best group discount on the beach!
The Safari Dolphin Cruise also has tickets available. The Safari offers 5 trips daily and also offers the best group discount on the beach! Give us a call and book your safari today!
June 9, 2018
Another good day of fishing from Oregon Inlet fishing Center.
Anglers on several boats limited out on Mahi and numerous tuna were caught.
Angler Boat Catch
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M. Braxton Pelican Blue Marlin / Citation
J. Czerwinski Smoker Big Eye Tuna / Citation
D. Francis Yellow-Fin Tuna / Citation
J, Johnson High Return Yellow-Fin Tuna / Citation
D. Smith Outer Limits Yellow-Fin Tuna / Citation
Friday, June 8, 2018
Congratulations to all of our anglers on another great day at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center!
Frank Riganto ~ Virginia Beach, VA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 165lbs
Walter Duncan ~ Midlothian, VA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 70lbs
Jason Custis ~ North, VA ~ Wahoo ~ 46lbs
Tom Metzger ~ Raleigh, NC ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 106lbs
Tristin Britt ~ Zuni, VA ~ Blue Marlin ~ Release
Michael Curley ~ Ludowici, GA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 101lbs
Jeff Wetsel ~ Stone Ridge, VA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 100lbs
Robert Youngblood ~ Virginia Beach, VA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 87lbs
Charles Cook ~ Mooresville, NC ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 100lbs
Chad Lacy ~ Montpelier, VA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 212lbs
Tony Ferguson ~ New Bern, NC ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 110lbs
Joseph Dickens ~ Mooresville, NC ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 121lbs
Kevin McFarland ~ Mechanicsville, VA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 116lbs
John Omelia ~ Millersville, MD ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 100lbs
Christopher Lee ~ Kill Devil Hill, NC ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 76lbs
Vernon Lee ~ Colerain, NC ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 106lbs
Logan Charles ~ La Plata, MD ~ White Marlin ~ Release
Troy Kahler ~ York, PA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 100lbs
Paul Shehadi ~ Lanham, MD ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 144lbs
Now That's What We're Talking About!
Wednesday was a "fin"onmenal day off-shore and near-shore for our anglers! Off-Shore anglers, some returning in before 12:30 p.m., enjoyed limits of yellow-fin tuna, good numbers of mahi, and some nice big-eye tuna, with weights over 100 lbs.
Near-shore anglers had some busy reels today. They enjoyed really good spanish mackerel fishing and some keeper king macs along with a few bluefish.
Anglers In-shore were on the hunt for cobia again today, with a few sightings but nothing much biting. There were some good spanish catches and a few flounder hook ups.
Fishing on the Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat was a bit slow today as anglers experienced several wind direction shifts on both trips. There were a few catches of sea mullet, trout, and spot.
The Safari Dolphin Tours enjoyed 2 afternoon cruises today with a bit of dolphin activity. Join Capt Tex this week for your leisurely trip through the sound waters on the search for the playful pods! Tickets are available on all trips and advanced purchase is recommended, either online or by phone 1-800-272-5199.
Come to the docks around 2:30 p.m. and watch the boats coming back in! It's a great show and then catch the 5:30 evening cruise on the Safari to round out a perfect day at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center!
Much Improved
Monday is behind us and we're moving on through the week, with a much better day of fishing today over yesterday. There were a few trophy citation yellow-fin landed as well as a couple of nice big-eye. Congrats to Jacob Brosh - 87 lb yellow-fin, Cody Ouerly - 73 lb yellow-fin, Robert Penn - 79 lb yellow-fin, and Bud Taylor - 115 lb big-eye. Congrats to Luke Koller for his white marlin release. Nice work on a pretty day!!
Anglers Near-Shore were on the hunt for cobia and pulled in some spanish macs and bluefish along the way. Anglers In-Shore were also searching for cobia with some flounder hook-ups on a couple of private boats.
Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat sailed 2 trips today with some good reel action on both. Anglers pulled in good mullet, some croaker, spot, pins, pigs, and sea robin. Tickets are available on all trips out this week and advanced purchase is recommended. Give us a call 1-800-272-5199 or purchase online 24/7 at www.missoregoninlet.com.
The Safari Dolphin cruise guests enjoyed an evening trip out today with some good dolphin activity. Join Capt Tex this week for a relaxing cruise with some fun commentary. Come on and take a ride and see some beautiful sights not viewed from the pavement! Tickets are available for all trips this week and advanced purchase is recommended either online here on our website or by phone 1-800-272-5199.
Weather Happens
Last Monday, the weather forecast was not favorable, but the actual conditions were gorgeous! Today, the forecast was favorable, but the actual conditions...not so much. But, off-shore anglers were ready to give it a go and ready to give it up less than a few hours in. A few yellow-fin and mahi were brought back to the docks and not at all the show we're famous for. Resilient, the captains are and try again, they will. Here's hoping for a better show tomorrow.
Give us a call and let's talk about your next trip out 1-800-272-5199. The Miss Oregon Inlet will be sailing on Tuesday morning, bright and early at 7 a.m. and tickets are still available. Advanced purchase is recommended, either online at www.missoregoninlet.com or by phone.
The Safari Dolphin Cruise has available this week on any of the 5 trips daily. Give us a call and let us get you booked! The Safari offers the best group discount on the beach and the captains are ready to cruise! Join us!
Quality Outweighs Quantity
Fishing can be a fickle sport, at times. Anglers experienced a bit of slow fishing today, but the quality of the catch continues to exceed expectations. Yellow-fin weights were impressive again today. Congrats to John Anderson - 82 lbs, Tim DeKeyser - 71 lbs, Harless Lawson - 89 lbs, Matthew Martin - 84 lbs, and Brian Van Fossen - 74 lbs. Nice Work! Congrats to John Anderson for his sailfish release today.
Anglers Near-Shore and In-shore had a bit of slow fishing today. The cobia hunt will continue tomorrow.
Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat has tickets available for every trip scheduled this week as does Safari tours. Give us a call and let us talk about your next trip out 1-800-272-5199.
A Citation is a Good Thing!!
These Saturday anglers aren't angry at all about getting a pink slip and sometimes, the numbers on the scale are more impressive than the numbers in the box! The scales were tipping heavy today, with weights on yellow-fin in the high double digits. Congrats to members of Autologic LLC for landing 2 yellow-fin weighing in at 74 lbs and 75 lbs, Pierce Bailey - 84 lbs, Darin Boyle - 91 lbs, William Carlton II - 82 lbs, Scott Harlacher - 86 lbs, John Hicks Jr - 84 lbs, John Hicks Sr - 82 lbs, Tim Jones - 89 lbs, Tory Robertson - 87 lbs, Robert Smith - 78 lbs, and Ryan Walter - 93 lbs! Great catches! There were a few big-eye that made the cut, as well. Congrats to Sudeep Das - 102 lbs, Sushil Das - 102 lbs, Dylan Pennypacker - 100 lbs, and Darroo Rodgers - 100 lbs! Great work!
But, the citations on the cobia today were nothing short of amazing!! Anglers In-Shore and Near-Shore pulled in some monsters today on light tackle and earned those trophy citations! Congrats to Tim Nichols - 71 lbs, Bud Pappas - 42 lbs, DaMarcus Scruggs - 61 lbs, Ron Smith - 53 lbs, and Thomas Wooten - 72 lbs! Awesome!! Several anglers released cobia today, just shy of the required length. Anglers also enjoyed catches of spanish macs and bonita today as well.
Are you ready to go fishing? Give us a call 1-800-272-5199 and let's talk about your trip! You may also submit your request to be included in a Make-Up Charter, either in person here at the desk or on our homepage.
The Miss Oregon Inlet is on her summer schedule and tickets are available Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. trip and Tuesday through Friday on the 12:00 noon trip. Advanced purchase is recommended either online at www.missoregoninlet.com or by phone 1-800-272-5199.
The Safari Dolphin Cruise will be available in the upcoming week with 5 trips departing daily. Advanced purchase is also recommended. Call for details and discount opportunities!
Friday, June 1, 2018
Congratulations to all of our anglers!
Offshore saw catches of YellowFin Tuna, BigEye Tuna and Mahi!
Near-Shore catches saw Spanish Mackerel, Cobia and Bonita!
Miss Oregon Inlet saw catches of Flounder, Spot, Sea Mullet, BlueFish. Croaker, PigFish and PinFish.
Call Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and let us assist you with planning your next fishing excursion at 800-272-5199!
A Legendary Loss
It is with heavy hearts, we bid farewell to fellow waterman, legendary boat builder, founder, and friend. Captain B.C. Buddy Cannady passed away this morning. Captain B.C. was a driving force in the growth of the Dare County Recreational Charter Fishing industry, bringing about the waterman's way of life for many here on the Outer Banks. Captain B.C. left deep marks on the boatbuilding industry here in Dare County and beyond, with boaters for many years to come benefiting from his influence.
Captain B.C. will be greatly missed and the Management and Crew of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center will remain ever grateful for his founding influences and extend our sympathies to his daughter, Melodye Cannady Callaway and his grandchildren, Buddy Callaway, Lillie Callaway Leavel, and great grandson, William Leavel. Captain B.C. also leaves behind many extended family members.
Rainy Tuesday
Don't let the rain change your mind about fishing! Just put on the raingear and go! Anglers off-shore were not deterred and enjoyed good tuna fishing, still pulling in those yellow prizes, earning a trophy citation to boot. Congrats to Cole Panko - 80 lb, Jason Waughtel - 78 lb, and Josh Yates - 83 lb. Anglers also enjoyed catches of big-eye and billfish, as well. Congrats to Brian Whitley for earning a trophy citation for his sailfish release.
Anglers in-shore and near-shore are still seeing some good cobia action as well as spanish macks and bluefish.
Tickets are available on the Miss Oregon Inlet. Morning fishing trip is 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and Tuesday through Friday an afternoon trip is available from noon to 4:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets online at www.missoregoninlet.com or give us a call 1-800-272-5199 to purchase by phone. Advance purchase is recommended.
Never been saltwater fishing before? No problem!! We've got just the trip for you - bring your friends, your cooler (stock up on eats and drinks in the store), and step aboard: no experience required! Give us a call and let's talk about your trip 1-800-272-5199!
Memorial Day 2018
Congratulations to all of our anglers!
Offshore saw catches of Yellow-Fin Tuna!
Near-Shore saw catches of Bonita, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish!
Miss Oregon Inlet saw catches of Flounder, Sea Mullet, Spot, Croaker, Pigfish and Pinfish!
Congratulations again to all of our anglers!
Call Oregon Inlet Fishing Center at (800) 272-5199 and let us help you plan your next fishing trip!
Sunday 5/27/2018
Congrats to all of our anglers for their great catches today!
Edward Bishop ~ Delran, NJ ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 90 lbs
Josh Cahall ~ Savannah, GA ~ Bigeye Tuna ~ 113 lbs
Robert Coward ~ New Bern, NC ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 85 lbs
Crystal Getz ~ Parkton, MD ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 78 lbs
Scott Hanlin ~ Atwater, OH ~ Cobia ~ 65 lbs
Theresa Royer ~ Suffolk, VA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 84 lbs
Domonic Scarano ~ Chesapeake, VA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 97 lbs
James Scott ~ Norfolk, VA ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 89 lbs
Tracy Smith ~ Gates, NC ~ Yellowfin Tuna ~ 80 lbs
Jeffery Walker ~ McGrady, NC ~ Sheepshead ~ 11 lbs
Shain Williams ~ Moyock, NC ~Yellowfin ~ 90 lbs