For Tuesday the 9th of Dec, the winter winds have switched around to the SW and laid down to 10 – 15 mph.  It’s still cloudy with a 40% of  rain.  Expect a high about the mid 50s and not seeing the sunset at 4:48 pm or tomorrows sunrise at 7:01 am.
First tide is high at 12:08 am and low at 6:29 am
Second tide is high at 12:56 pm and low at  6:52 pm

Haven’t heard of much going on from the beach today.  I did speak with the staff at Jennettes pier this morning and they reported what few people they had fishing decked skates and spiny dogfish – get used to it cause I expect to hear that a lot over the next several months.  There are probably some more trout  and puppy drum coming out of the bay and eastern shore area that haven’t reached us yet.  I have heard of schoolie rockfish around the bridges in the sounds – mostly small but some keepers.

Unfortunately with the Bonner Bridge being closed that shuts down any likelihood of us fishing Hatteras Island, but I did sell a dozen eels to a Pennsylvania guy who was going to take the ferry to Rodanthe and then drive up to the catwalks to fish for stripers.  He said he had spoken to an engineer with the state who told him access to the catwalks was open.  Good luck with that.

It looks like the sun will return by Wednesday but with it will come colder temperatures for the rest of the week.  Be a hero,  TAKE A KID FISHING!!!

Coolbreeze out

For Sat Dec 7th it’s not  looking like it will be the nicest weather on the OBX.  Expect N winds 20 – 30 mph, rain is very likely with the high  in the low 50s.  You probably won’t be able to see the sunset at 4:48 pm nor tomorrows sunrise at 7:00 am.
First tide is low at 4:18 am and high at 10:27 am
Second tide is low at 5:02 pm and high at 11:03 pm

It’s the kickoff weekend for the Xmas and end of the year holidays and as I look outside at the grey wet skies, I’m just not feeling the love today.  I’m pretty confident there isn’t much fishing to report on this morning but there are some holiday happenings in our community to post.  Jennettes pier is hosting the annual Hotline Festival of Trees (call the pier at 255-1501 for details).  The Manteo Christmas parade kicks off at 10:30 am thiw morning.  Santa will be at the Great White Fishmas hosted by the N C Aquarium on Roanoke Island beginning  at 5:30 pm.  In the other direction the Duck Yuletide Celebration hosted by the town of Duck begins around 3:00 pm (call 255-1286 for info).

Drive responsibly this holiday season,
Coolbreeze out

 

Sunday Dec 1st  is going to be partly cloudy with a high around 55 degrees.  0% chance of rain today, possible tonight, likely tomorrow.  Wind is NW 10 mph or less.  Sunset will be 4:49 pm and sunrise tomorrow will be at 6:54 am.
First tide is a high at 5:19 am followed with a low at 11:51 am
Second tide is high at 5:36 pm and a low tonight at 11:47 pm

Nags Head pier reported keeper red drum this morning – NH pier is closing for the season today.  OBX and Avalon piers locked their doors yesterday – they will all open up again next spring.  Jennettes pier hosted their annual Redfish tournament yesterday morning with over 70 anglers signed up.  The winning drum was 24 1/2 inches.  Jennettes pier will remain open for the winter.  Several slot sized drum have been landed there this morning also.

No detectable weather anomalies for the next several days – maybe we can snag some of those large specs evacuating Virginia.  Keep your hopes up – it could happen.

Be a hero – TAKE A KID FISHING!!!

Coolbreeze out

 

 

The forecast for Saturday Nov 30th calls for a high of 52 under sunny skies with a 0% chance of rain. Winds will be NE 10- 15 mph, sunset will be at 4:49 pm and sunrise tomorrow will be at 6:53 am.
First tide is a high at 4:30 am with a low at 10:59 am
Second tide is high at 4:44 pm with a low at 10:57 pm

It’s the beginning of the end of another holiday weekend and it’s a busy one.  Red drum is the fish of the day again and that is  a good thing cause today is Jennettes Pier annual Redfish Tournament.  They have about 50 anglers signed up this morning – cruise on over and check them out.  Jennettes pier will be open all winter, however it’s the last day of the season for Avalon and the Outer Banks piers – it’s also the last day for Fishheads Bar and Grill at the OBX pier – they will all re-open next spring.

There are some forecasters calling for a bitterly cold winter and half of me would like to see it happen.  It would increase the likelihood of striped bass leaving the bay and coming south, but the tossup is whether the fish will stay inside of 3 miles or not.  As much as I would prefer another mild winter, it has been a long while since there has been a good rockfish run around the old sandbar.

With high hopes,  TAKE A KID FISHING !!!!

Coolbreeze out