Bob's Bait & Tackle

OBX Fishing Report May 13, 2012

johnvaught — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:56:29 +0000

Fishing on the surf so far today has been good. Most folks are catching plenty of bluefish, sea mullet, and few speckle trout. Next high tide today is at 2:42pm. The sounds are full of speckle trout and croakers. Inshore charters getting plenty of flounder and bluefish. Offshore charters are getting gaffer dolphin, tuna, and scattered white marlin. Crabbing in the sound has also been very good.

Duck Surf Fishing Report May 9, 2012

johnvaught — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:25:31 +0000

Today so far on Duck surf lots of keeper speckle trout were caught this morning. We are also getting sea mullet, black drum, bluefish, and croakers. Water temp dropped to 62 degrees and the next high tide will be at 10:37pm. Our inshore charters yesterday and this morning are catching lots of nice size bluefish.

Sea Striker SALE

johnvaught — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:16:01 +0000

Sea Striker st50 reels (Get two for 21.99)

Daiwa SALE

johnvaught — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:09:17 +0000

Daiwa Sweepfire series reels (Get two for 29.99)

Outer Banks Fishing Report May 8, 2012

johnvaught — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:45:55 +0000

Surf fishing we have been catching bluefish, black drum, sea mullet, and small spot. Water temp today is 64 degrees. Next high tide will be at 9:45pm. Our offshore charters are getting dolphin, tuna, scattered wahoo and billfish. Our inshore charters have been getting lots of bluefish, tautog, and trout in the sounds. We have daiwa reels buy one get one free any size $29.99, and sea striker reels buy one get one free $21.99.

Outer Banks Fishing Report May 6, 2012

johnvaught — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:46:45 +0000

Offshore fishing has been good with lots of dolphin scattered tuna and billfish. Inshore fishing has also been good with plenty of bluefish. Surf fishing in duck we have been catching sea mullet, blues, and some big black drum. Water temp in Duck is 66 degrees, NE wind 15-20. Next high tide is at 8:03 pm.

Big Bluefish Duck Surf May 2, 2012

johnvaught — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:55:16 +0000

Good reports of big bluefish in duck surf yesterday and today.

Outer Banks Surf Fishing Report May, 1 2012

johnvaught — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:31:20 +0000

Surf Fishing so far today has been pretty good. We have been catching sea mullet, skates, and bluefish. Our offshore charters are getting good numbers of tuna and dolphin. Inshore charters we are catching bluefish, and tautog. Next High tide is at 3:46pm and low will be at 9:44pm.

Outer Banks Surf Fishing Report April, 24 2012

johnvaught — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:28:57 +0000

So far today fishing on the surf has been great. Good numbers of bluefish being caught on small fireball rigs with cut mullet and also catching some on small lures as well. We are still getting plenty of puffers and nice size sea mullet. Surf has calmed down alot. High tide today is at 9:46pm low tide is at 3:02pm.

Duck Surf

johnvaught — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:39:34 +0000

Konrad from Boston. Thanks for the picture.

Outer Banks Fishing Report April 16, 2012

johnvaught — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:43:20 +0000

Surf Fishing has been pretty good with lots of puffers, sea mullet, croakers, and lots of bluefish up to 3 pounds in the evenings. We have weighed 3 black drum this week, a 10 pounder, 13 pounder, and a 15 pounder. So there is some bigger black drum in the surf. Offshore fishing still catching yellowfin tuna and scattered sailfish. Inshore charters we have been catching big tautog and sea bass. Dave on Reel Attitude caught some over 5 pounds this past week. Next High Tide is at 4:57pm in Duck today.

Black Drum Caught On Duck Surf

johnvaught — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:12:05 +0000

Hi Guys,

Here’s two pics of my son Alex who landed a 10 lb Black Drum right off the beach in front of the Barrier Island Station resort last Wednesday. Thanks for the tips and gear rental-it was quite a scene on the beach!

John was extremely helpful and we will definitely look you up again next time we come to visit! The fish was excellent on the grill!!

Outer Banks Surf Fishing Report April 5, 2012

johnvaught — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:49:11 +0000

Ed took out a surf fishing clinic. Nick and Luke caught puffer fish, croakers, and skates. Their has been some big black drum caught here the past couple of days as well.

Duck Surf Fishing Report April 1, 2012

johnvaught — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:36:09 +0000

Today we have heard of lots of good size sea mullet, croakers, and a few trout mixed in. We did have a 7 pound bluefish brought in today using finger mullet. Offshore still good tuna action. Inshore lots of dog sharks and a few blues. Freshwater fishing has been good with lots of sun fish, bream, and some bass on the warmer days. Sage’s first fish.

Outer Banks Fishing Report March 26, 2012

johnvaught — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:40:29 +0000

Fishing on the surf has improved with very nice size sea mullet, croakers, and speckle trout. Still catching dogfish also. Full day charters doing well on yellowfin tuna, scattered dolphin and sails. Inshore catching lots of dogsharks and a few blues. On the sound we have had lots of trout being caught as well.

303 pound Swordfish

johnvaught — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:33:04 +0000

Thanks for the pic Billy. Caught Ocean Reef Club.

Black Marlin Having A Look Around

johnvaught — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:12:02 +0000

Went down to Panama fishing with friends.

New 2012 Spring-Summer Inventory

johnvaught — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:51:48 +0000

Our 2012 Spring and Summer Inventory has arrived, with lots of specials. Daiwa reels buy one get one. 7foot Surf combos Daiwa only 29.99, 8foot Surf combos 31.99. All Tica, Daiwa, Shimano, and Penn rods are on sale 10-20 dollars off. Best prices on the beach, Come and See.

Outer Banks Surf Fishing Report November 11

johnvaught — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:57:30 +0000

Surf Fishing has been great with good numbers of speckle trout on cut mullet, small jigs, and mirrolures. Plenty of black drum and small blues. We are starting to catch a few puppy drum but not in big numbers, anytime now.

Speckle Trout And Black Drum Duck Surf

johnvaught — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:44:40 +0000

Sage and I with speckle trout and black drum.