Fish Report Oct 3rd 2013

Posted under the gloomy potential of a totally unnecessary and preventable crisis imposed by the federal government shutdown it’s another beautiful fall day on the sandbar we call the OBX.  The forecast calls for light and variable winds under sunny skies, a high near 80 degrees with a 0% chance of rain.  Regardless of our elected congress sunset is around 6:45 pm and the sun will rise tomorrow at 6:59 am.
First tide is low at 12:28 am, high at 6:36 am
Second tide is low at 12:52 pm and high at 6:48 pm

Duck Research Pier lists the sea water temp as 70 degrees.  Calling around the word is the ocean is dirty under calm conditions.  Fishing is kinda slow with catches of spot, croaker, sea mullet, puppy drum (many slot-sized) and some bluefish.

Oregon Inlet captains are operating, just not out of the O.I. fishing center.  Call 441-6301 for specific information on your favorite Oregon Inlet charter boat – otherwise, it’s  business as usual.

At the little bridge I’ve heard of some trout and stripers mostly small.  Even though sound striper fishing season opened Oct 1st, I haven’t heard of any one targeting them yet.  The bigger bridges would be my first choice.  Just learned of a puppy drum honey hole yesterday that I’m drooling to check out (shallow water, easy access).

Fish stories, we need more fish stories!!!!!!!   TAKE A KID FISHING!!!   Coolbreeze out