Fishing Report May 9th 2014

Maybe spring has sprung.  Expect a high about 87 degrees, mostly sunny skies w/a 0% chance of rain, with SW winds 10 – 20 MPH. Sunset is around 7:55 PM and sunrise tomorrow at 6:02 AM.
First tide is a low at 3:37 AM with the high at 10:13 PM
Second tide is low at 4:14 PM and  high at 10:28 PM

“One fish, two fish, redfish, BLUEFISH”.  As in lots of bluefish, up and down the beach and from the piers.  Duck Pier posted the water temp at 57 degrees but Avalon reported a toasty 65.  Looking at the satellite imagery, the surf zone looks to be high 50s to low 60s.  Talking with Don at OBX Pier, yesterday, Dave, one of their regulars, caught a 36 inch striped bass.  We  have lots of different lures and tackle in the store to entice stripers but Dave hooked his WITH A SAND FLEA!!!  ARRRRGGHH!!!  Way to go Dave.
According the Red Drum Tackle fishing update, over 50 big drum were beached yesterday/last night at Cape Hatteras.  The weather window looks good for that bite to continue throughout this weekend.  The bad news – there is a closure and you have to hike down to the point.  The good news – it won’t be real crowded.

Be a Hero,   TAKE A KID FISHING ……..  Coolbreeze out