Capt. Brant's Fishing Report
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Picture 1: Craig Russell of Abacos reported: Just got back from 3 days of fishing. Finally tally was 47 mahi from 12-41 lbs. 2 wahoo to 44 lbs and tons of yellow eyed snapper deep dropping in 700 ft. See y'all June 10.
Picture 2: The Undertaker Capt. Jeff McDonald caught these fish Friday at Steeples
Picture 3: Hey Rickey I thought this would make for an interesting post on the report. This is a shot from my office window in north myrtle. Think the bait is thick yet??????? I think I'll get Doug to be my spotter during the Jolly Mon!!!
Picture 4: Is Billy Noble with one of the many Mahi he caught. He gave the others away.
Keith Bercuinas sent this report. He also included pictures but they wouldn't open. I'll get them up later..A great report non-the-less: Mr Rickey,
A little more stream news ... Sunday May 19 Eddie Julian and his sons, Edward and Davis, Myself and my son Hunter decided to take a trip and see if we could fill the freezer with some good table fare. We ALL had MAHI on the mind and wanted to hear the scream of a drag. So we set the Furuno on the numbers on Nesbitt Nobles boat "WIDE SPREAD" and broke the inlet at 540am. With the boys all sacked on the bean bag Eddie and I managed to have a pretty good ride out and some good conversation. Its nice having the opportunity to talk about "stuff" with no worries of work on the mind.. We hit a nice area of scattered grass and tons of flying fish about 3 miles shy of the number so we set our spread and started the troll. Within 10 minutes we had our first fish on and it was consistent action all day long with Mahi in the 20-30 lb range. We managed a couple really nice fish probably 30+. We ended the day with 12 fish in the box and what we will call "friendly boat side visit releases" of 3 more... It was a BIG TIME FOR ALL OF US. The boys did all the angling of fish while Eddie and I handled leadering and gaffing duties. Cant wait to get back on the water. Thanks to Nes for the opportunity to run the boat.
Thanks to all who sent these reports..I'm sorry about the delay in posting but the FOSO took center stage. Please keep them coming. If anyone has a report with pictures please email them to me at sunset69@atmc.net...Thanks
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Today's Action" | Real-Time Update | 05/22/13
Both cat boats headed out this morning. Capts. Chris Dawson and Derek were on the Carolina Cat for a six hour adventure in search of kings. First Mate Matt Ritch joined me for a four hour shark hunt. Capt Dawson fished the 90's and reported lots of cigar minnows and other life in the area. They ended up with catches of kings and a cobia. Our four hour group went 4 for 6 on sharks near Shallotte Inlet. Both boats caught bait just west of the inlet in 15 feet of water before venturing out. A great day and things will only get better by all indications.
- Chris Dew
"42 lb Cobia" | Real-Time Update | 05/22/13
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- Livingbird777
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- Dr. Terry Johnson
Nanny 05/23/2013
Good catch. Proud of you grandson Richard Long and Brad. Keep up the good works!!
"Citation COBIA" | Real-Time Update | 05/22/13
Captain Brad Stevens fishing with Richard Long caught these two Cobia in 18 ft of water just outside Jetties today! Citation weighed 42 lbs! Sent from my iPhone
- Livingbird777
"Headed in from the 90s we boated 3 kings and 1 cob..." | Real-Time Update | 05/22/13
Headed in from the 90s we boated 3 kings and 1 cobia that was to short the fish are here so come see us
- Capt. Chris Dawson
"Makes a Man Smile" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/21/13
Our friend Tim Galimore sent us this report. I am a little late in posting it because of the Far Out Shoot Out. Seeing Matt's boys fighting a fish and smiling in the pictures makes a fisherman's day. Thanks for the report Tim!
Cody and Mason Owens joined their Dad, Matt Owens, and myself for a little early season exploratory cobia/spadefish mission to a nearshore reef on Saturday. The seas were beautiful, the bait plentiful, and the reward was pretty spectacular! 2 cobia (1 citation at 42lbs.), at least 40 spades, Spanish, Bonita, and a double hookup on 2 massive tiger sharks. The grin on the Owens boys faces will surely be slow to subside!!
Tim Gallimore
Breakwater Building and Design, LLC
910 367-0345
If you have pictures and a report you would like to share email them to me at sunset69@atmc.net
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Sunday's Gulf Stream Trip" | OIFC World Cat / Carolina Cat | 05/21/13
Capt. Chris and 1st Mate Aaron took a charter to the Gulf Stream Sunday. They mostly worked the 100/400 pulling skirted ballyhoo in 74 degree water. The weather service once again missed the forecast, but this time we were on the winning side and it was beautiful. With the exception of the last few miles of the ride out the trip was smooth. The weather was supposed to get worse, but instead got better with the ocean being so good most of the boats ran in the mid 30 mph's on the return trip.
In the last picture, Captain Derrick shows that being a charter captain isn't all glitz and glamour. Monday he was in the hold changing masarator a pump....He was a sight to behold.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
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- Anita Moore
"YETI" | Choice of Two / OIFC | 05/21/13
Got my yeti from OIFC and had cutting edge graphics design them for me .. They look awesome .. Go get one guys they are the best coolers by far ...
- Capt. Corey Bellamy
"Far Out Shoot Out" | Sea P.A. / OIFC | 05/20/13
Team Sea P.A./OIFC pulled away from the dock at 4:50am headed for parts still undecided with Ken & Matthew Ritch, Steele Park, and Jack Donoghue aboard. Upon clearing the last can at Shallotte Inlet we set a course for the Black Jack with the intention of setting our spread approximately 6 miles shy of the hole. Arriving 40 minutes prior to 8 am at our destination we prepped more baits and were anxious for the day to unfold. We boated our first dolphin around 8:45 as we continued trolling towards the blackjack. We boated a couple more dolphin and made the decision to work towards an area east of the Blackjack where we found 75 degree water and a very impressive weed line which for us was unproductive. We continued working east of the Blackjack when all of a sudden the long rigger snapped, the reel began screaming and a big beautiful bull dolphin exploded out of the water. Capt Steele manned the rod and after approximately 35 minutes the fish was in the box. Feeling good about our dolphin we switched to an all out effort in search of tuna and wahoo. We decided to work back inshore for more shallow water but continued to catch more dolphin. We totaled 10 dolphin for the day and had an absolute ball. There are more stories I could share about the day i.e. (gaff bloopers and wicked tuna impressions while wearing a fighting belt) but I will save those for a later day and also to protect the identity of the guilty. I do want to thank Capt Steele Park for spending the day with us and seriously for all of us out there that think we know it all you need to spend a day with one of the pros from the OIFC and find out how much you don't know. Also thanks to Brant and Amy for putting this thing together.
- Ken Ritch
Tim gray 05/20/2013
Great report Ken!
Dr. T 05/20/2013
Hello Ken and the SEAPA Crew ... Thanks for the details! There is so much to learn from you seasoned fishermen and pros like Captain Steele, and some of it is beginning to sink in. I saw those huge Mahi pics and heard about all the fish. I will save my pennies for next year, no matter what, and fish the FOSO Tournament. Gotta save some pennies right now for Jolly Mon, because "I'm A Kingfisher"!
Corey 05/21/2013
Nice job brother ... Stud mahi
"Grayson's First Mahi" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/20/13
On Sunday 5-19-13, Team Do Work / OIFC set out towards the 100/400. Today's mission was to put Grayson Russ junior angler for team Mr. Good Hands on his first Mahi. Once we arrived, all bean bags were put away and our spread was set. It wasn't long until we had our first fish on, how nice it was to hear that reel screem. The spread was reset and we had everything ready for Grayson to do battle. Then all of the sudden, two reels go wild. We grab the reels and begin to fight the fish. The hook pull on one fish, but the other stays tight. Then all of the sudden the flat line takes off. Just like an old salt, Grayson runs to the reel and begins to crank. In a matter of minutes, Grayson has the Mahi along side of the boat. The mahi was slung into the fishbox and high fives were given all around the boat. We contiuned to fish and pick away it them until around 3:30, then we loaded up and headed home. All fish where caught about 2 miles to the east of the 100/400 in 160 foot of water. The water temp stayed aroud 75 degrees, everywhere we looked. The hot bait for the day was the 1/2 oz. Green Lantern, by Fish Finder Tackle. We also had a fish burn down a 30 wide, but we never got a look at it. That fish also hit a Lantern, in the 5 3/4 oz. in red and black. I will post some pics of the Lanterns when they dry out from being washed, or stop by the OIFC and check them out in person.
- Capt. Jeff Beck
Capt Rickey 05/20/2013
Greyson cracked everyone on the dock up when he sincely asked if the fish slime was tarter sause. I love it when kids go fishing...it is an experience every adult needs.
Corey 05/21/2013
Nice job Jeff ...
"FOSO Winner's Report" | OIFC World Cat / Carolina Cat | 05/20/13
This report was submitted by Matt Sobota the Far Out Shoot Out winning team:
The Salt Times crew left the dock at 6 am Saturday with 3 adults and 3 kids 10-12 years old. I had watched the surface temp charts all week and didn't see anything that looked really great in our range. I settled on a spot close to the heel that had 69 degree water finger out to 400 feet with 75 degree water just offshore. Put lines in at 8 in 130 feet of water. Worked offshore through scattered weed and a few flying fish hoping to find a hard break we caught two Bonita early inshore then caught a decent dolphin. Worked out to 500 feet looking for water temp break, weed line and flyers with no luck. Made our way back inshore to the bait and scattered weeds and picked up a wahoo. Worked on break from 150 ft to 250 the next 4 hours and picked up the rest of our catch. Ended day with 4 dolphin, 4 wahoo, 1 black fin, and 2 Bonita. All 3 of our tournament fish were reeled in by our kids. Great day on the water. Kids are hooked on offshore fishing forever. Thanks so much to the OIFC for putting on the tournament. We had a decent day when most others struggled to catch anything but dolphin. If you beat two McMullen teams that will fish just inshore of Bermuda to beat you you know you have had a good day. Thanks again Brant and family for all you do for fishing at OIB!
The kids say they are taking the bragging rights and will be back next year to defend. They have some swagger in their step now and say they are 1-0 in tournament fishing and want to keep their record perfect.
Congratulations and thanks for the report Matt.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
""Jack 'O Lantern"" | Real-Time Update | 05/19/13
We got lines in at the 100-400 area at 8:00 Saturday, leaving from Matt Dowdy's Moore Street dock about 5:45AM. Many boats were already there; the grass lines were thick with bait, and Eric Dowdy soon caught two good-sized Mahi. About 10:30, the downrigger let loose on my new "Jack 'O Lantern" (orange/black) with Select Ballyhoo, and another fight was on. With the reel spooling out, we had to chase this one down, and finally saw a large Wahoo. After one more run seeing the boat, I gaffed him right in the head, and the final battle began - boating the monster at 44.5 lbs. We fished a bit longer with nothing boated, and headed back in on Matt's 22' Cobia. It was Matt's first Wahoo and his brother's first Mahi, so we all had a blast and want to go again soon! Dr. T reporting for OIFC
- "Dr. Terry H. Johnson"
Matt Sobota 05/19/2013
Thanks for skipping far out shoot out!
W. Parker 05/20/2013
T's getting way good at this gulf stream thang, when you pay attention it starts to come together. Good work Dr. T
Dr. T 05/21/2013
Believe me, Matt, I was certainly thinking about it! I'll be ready next year; glad you do so well. Congratulations!!! Terry
"Today's Stream Action" | Real-Time Update | 05/19/13
Action from today
- Chris Dew
"Far out shootout recap " | Choice of Two / OIFC | 05/19/13
Headed out Friday morning in the rough weather since I had my Daughters birthday on Saturday.. It was bumpy that morning but we managed to make about 30kts straight into the seas headed towards the scarp ... We arrived about 8:10 and the water was not what we wanted to see with mostly a king green/grey look to it and cold .. We set our spread out with little rewards until around 9 when we boated out first dolphin on the long line with a black orange jack o lantern.. Wasn't long after we boated another , the action stayed steady for an hour or so and then slowed .. We switched gears and put the wahoo stuff out and worked every number I had from the scarp to 500ft back into the mcmarlen hole with only a couple I knock downs and a tuna . Around noon we had a fish hit the port rigger and thought we had a wahoo but Ended up being about a. 20lb king which we released !
Trolled ballyhoo till 1 and kept coming over huge pods of bait that made me think there had to be fish here if we could just make them bite... Switched gears again and tried to get the wahoo angry with a 15knt high speed lure trolled by him .. We put out the black Bart's and fishfinders high speed rigs and finished out the day high speeding with no love .... We gave it everything we had to catch that wahoo thinking that would be the most weight if we could get one .. Oh we'll we had a great day on the water ended up with 6 mahi tuna, , jigged up some jacks and a king mackerel .. Thanks to the Oifc and gps store for putting on the tournament .. and thanks to wes at anglers for all the help getting the boat set up etc..I was glad we were in the cape horn that morning its a heck of a fishing boat .
- Capt. Corey Bellamy
Dr. T 05/21/2013
Thanks for the report and pics, Corey! You put a lot into it ... Terry
"Kings are here " | Choice of Two / OIFC | 05/19/13
Got the word from my team member Trask that there was a 50lb king caught of apache pier today ... Just in time for the Jolly Mon ... Everyone needs to sign up and remember to tell your family and friends know about the "cash is king" program ...
- Capt. Corey Bellamy
"Far Out Shoot Out Pictures" | OIFC World Cat / Carolina Cat | 05/19/13
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Far Out Shoot Out- RESULTS" | OIFC | 05/19/13
Thanks to all the participants for fishing the 2013 Far Out Shoot Out. A total of 16 boats entered the tournament, which is actually not too bad. Going into Friday, there were 6 entries, but a great weather report Saturday brought in more entries and thus increased the prize payout. Fishing was good, and it was really fun for everyone to be on the water together competing side by side. RESULTS:
CLICK HERE FOR FINAL LEADER BOARD STANDINGS
1st overall-- Matt Sabota- Salt Times- 53.05
2nd overall- Ken Ritch- Sea PA/OIFC- 36.35
3rd overall- Bob Newell- Black Dog- 36.05
1st Dolphin- Ken Ritch- Sea PA/OIFC- 36.36, 2nd Dolphin- Eddy Lewis- Kingfish Mafia- 30.4
1st Tuna- Brant McMullan/John Holmes- Carolina Cat/OIFC- 9.45, 2nd Tuna- Matt Sabota- Salt Times- 8.95
1st Wahoo- Matt Sabota- Salt Times- 20.85, 2nd Wahoo- Bob Newell- Black Dog- 19.05
Matt Sabota and famly aboard "Salt Times" wanted to dedicate their victor the memory of father, Dick Sabota who has been fishing as the leader of the family fishing team for many years. This is the first year Matt and family have fished the Shoot Out with Dick, and they believed he must have had a hand in their day's success. Matt said he chose to fish a temperature break near an area called "The Heel" between the 100/400 and MacMarle'n Ledge. He reported catching multiple wahoo along with Blackfin and Dolphin. His team was the only team to catch all three species: Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo in the tournament.
Second place winner Ken Ritch of "Sea PA/OIFC" hung his hat on one fish; a 36.35 pound Dolphin that won the Dolphin division and was enough to take 2nd overall. The team was happy for their success, but certianly knew they were so close to taking the overall win with just one more fish. That is so often the case for all the teams. Catching all three species really is the challenge.
Third overall went to perennial partipant Bob Newell of "Black Dog". They caught a Dolphin and Wahoo, but could not find the Blackfin kicker. He caught his Wahoo at the same place as the "Salt Times" crew, also catching multiple Hoos.
Thanks again to all who entered. I had lots of phone calls and emails through the week asking "how many people are in the tournament?" I'm guessing you were judging weather it was worth getting in the tournament. The point of the tournament format is to allow flexibility in entering. But if you don't trust that other fishermen are watching and going to enter when conditions are right, then the tournament has no chance of achieving strong numbers and thus getting you the payout you want. As proven, the number of entries has no bearing on the final entry count as we went from 6 boats to 16 boats in one day. Let's get this tournament back to 25+ boats like days of old. 3 teams won over $1000 in this tournament with a total prize payout of over $8500 to entrants. That isn't bad! Pictures to follow soon
- Capt. Brant McMullan
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/19/13
Fishing at the Black Jack. That's where Michael Lee landed his mahi while pulling an Islander Green Machine Islander. The mahi weighed 25 & 25 lbs each
- Capt. Rickey Beck
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Team OIFC/Do Work headed to the 100/400
- Capt. Rickey Beck
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Cap Chris Dew covering safety measures before heading to the 100/400
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Fun On The Docks" | OIFC World Cat / Carolina Cat | 05/18/13
A big time was had by all at the OIFC today during the Far Out Shoot Out weigh ins. But this tired old reporter is just getting settled at 11:48 PM I am going to ask you to follow the link to our facebook page to see the pictures. I will update the report tomorrow.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/18/13
Headed back to stream today. Stay tuned.
- Chris Dew
"Picking at them" | Choice of Two / OIFC | 05/18/13
The inshore has been red hot if you happen to be in the right spot. Other wise it has been hunting/fishing trip. We have managed to find a couple of nice schools of reds and a few keeper flounder. So with all the big Dolphin and wahoo being caught don't forget us inshore fishermen.
- Capt. Jeff Williamson
"100/400 Produces" | OIFC World Cat / Carolina Cat | 05/17/13
Our Cat Boats, staffed by Captain Chris, Capt. Steele and Captain Derrick fished the 100/400 today and struck gold. The captains caught most of their fish around 1 to 2 pm in 80 degree water on skirted balleyhoo. Caught were mahi and cobia. On the way back they dropped lines for some bottom fishing at the 18 Fathom Wreck where they caught some amberjacks.
On the charter were Donnell Lawson, John Rolley, Keith Williams, John Mitchell, Kenny Grimes, Darrell Pelt, Bobby Fryer, Monderick King, Curlee Wingate, and Hector Velazquez who caught the biggest fish of the day.
Tomorrow should prove to be just as exciting.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/17/13
Some of the action from the WorldCat today.
- Chris Dew
"Shoot Out update" | OIFC | 05/17/13
Currently we have 12 boats in the 2013 Far Out Shoot Out. 1 boat has fished thus far, Choice of Two/OIFC - posting a 16.5lb Dolphin and 6lb Blackfin. The remaining boats are fishing on Saturday. Lines are out at 4pm, so most boats will return to the OIFC docks between 6-7pm. It should be a show. Stay tuned. Who knows, even I may finally make it back on the water. I am hoping.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
"Freshwater Report" | Tiberias - 22' | 05/17/13
Seth Williams, age 7, caught his first fish last weekend at Lake Waccamaw, NC. Seth hooked this 3.2 lb brim on a brim buster given to him by his grandfather, Wayne Williamson. Seth is from Ocean Isle Beach and is the son of Michael and Shawna Williams. He attends Union Elementary and is in the first grade. This is definitely what you call beginners luck.
O'Dell Williamson Jr. also landed a monster largemouth bass last week.
- Capt. Jacob Frick
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odell williamson 05/21/2013
What a Brim!!!! ive been fresh water fishing most my life and have never caught a brim over 2lbs much less 3!!!! and I'm told that was the first fish Seth has ever caught!! Congradulations Seth!! What a Catch!!
"Gulf stream today carolina cat." | Real-Time Update | 05/17/13
Decent day today in the gulf stream. Nice class of dolphin out there. Thanks to capt oc and the world cat for putting me on the fish... Managed to find a wahoo in the mix too.... Sent from my iPhone
- Steele Park
"Update" | OIFC | 05/17/13
I just talked to Capt. OC in the Stream. He is 5 miles West of the 100/400 in scattered grass and catching good Mahi. He reports 75 degree water, 3-4' seas. Both OIFC boats are in the Stream and will be back around 6.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
"Today is Last Day to Get in Shoot Out" | OIFC | 05/17/13
So far we have 8 boats entered into the tournament. 6 of 8 are in the High Rollers TWT. There will be a little money to be won. BUT, the big deal is that the tournament has turned like years past -- there is one boat fishing today (Choice of Two/OIFC) and the remaining boats will all be fishing together on Saturday- like old times.
Entry remains open. Come join in the competition. I think there will be a lot of boats in the Stream tomorrow and I'm hoping more will choose to join the Shoot Out to be in the tournament. Base entry is $350 with optional TWT's. Bragging rights are priceless.
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Good luck to all this weekend. Finally some good weather. We have 2 boats in the Stream today and I've talked to some friends fishing along the beach who report acres of Menhaden and Bluefish outside the inlets. Capt OC caught Kings at the 90s on Weds in bad weather. I bet they bite good there this Saturday and Sunday. It is finally time to enjoy being a fisherman. We hope to see you at the OIFC.
Boats from the Shoot Out will be weighin in between 6 and 7pm on Saturday. Come by and check it out.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
"Headed out" | Real-Time Update | 05/17/13
Capts. Derek and Steele briefing our crew for the day as we prepare to head to the stream. Back around 7 this evening. Come check us out.
- Chris Dew
"Butch & Jacob" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/16/13
Butch Myers, the resident OIFC Contractor and OIFC in shore Charter Captain Jacob Frick ventured off shore in between days of high wind and caught some nice fish as well as turned in these beautiful pictures.
The last picture is a tradition by Butch..a picture of the sunrise as he breaks the inlet.
I you have a story accompanied by pictures send them to Sunset69@atmc.net
- Capt. Rickey Beck
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Libby Ann 05/17/2013
BEAUTIFUL Bull Dolphin!!!! Nice Wahoo too! I can't wait, L-O-N-G....Winter.
"Sea Bass" | OIFC | 05/16/13
At the South Atlantic Fed meeting they did what was expected and almost tripled the allowable catch. However we hoped they would immediately open the seaon but they didn't and it is still a June 1 open. The further hope is with the significantly increased ACL the season will be able to be extended for a full season. Haven't been able to get the story behind the story yet, but will post when I get it.
- Rube McMullan
Capt Charles Osborne 05/16/2013
I am sure the panel probly said we are within two weeks of the season opening day, why pay for the pr to open it two weeks early ! I will just be happy when they open seabass season !
"Far Out Shoot Out" | OIFC | 05/16/13
Looks like a classic Saturday shoot out for FOSO as weather looks ideal for Saturday to go to the stream. The winds have kept everyone inshore this week so should be game on Saturday. The fish are there, time to go get them. Come join us for a chance to join a great competition for local bragging rights.
- Rube McMullan
"Black Gold-Yellowfin" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/16/13
One of the OIFC's newest employees who is Mrs. Anita's "Girl Friday" is with Jordan Williamson, and several other friends aboard Don's Yellowfin "Black Gold" in the Bahamas. The group left Florida aboard the Yellowfin and headed to the Bahamas for some relaxation and fishing. Here is Liz's report:
Second day here and we are already catching fish! We went out about ten miles from Hope Town Light House. Today we caught three Dolphins and a Yellow Fin Tuna. I have attached some pictures and the GoPro took some good video. They are heading out tomorrow in hopes of catching a Marlin.
See ya Soon!
Liz
- Capt. Rickey Beck
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Capt. Rickey 05/16/2013
Thought I'd mention that the OIFC is an Authorized GoPro Dealer. Both Liz and Justin are active members of CrossfitOIB who is a proud supporter of Team OIFC. I'm a sponsor pig for sure!!
05/18/2013
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"Backwater report..." | Tiberias - 22' | 05/15/13
I can't say that I have been real happy with my productivity on may last few backwater trips. We have had lots of fun reeling in tons of pinfish, croakers, and spots. We have only managed the occassional short flounder and reds. I would expect better action with all the croakers and spots in the water. I can only hope that things will get turn on again just as quickly as it turned off. The weather is looking great this coming weekend and I may have an opportunity to stretch out into the ocean Saturday. Kings, Spanish, Bluefish and False Albacore have been providing some great action on top of lately. Black sea bass and gray trout have provided some action for bottom fishermen. I will keep you posted on the action once I am confident that I have found it. See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
Chip 05/17/2013
I'm hoping the rising day time temps will warm up the backwater! The question on my mind: Will it happen in time for Memorial Day? FingerMullets crossed.
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/15/13
We left the dock this morning hoping to be able to get offshore a bit before the winds picked up. Of course Mother Nature had other plans. As we cleared the inlet we were met with 15kt winds from the southwest. Not to be deterred we traveled west along the beach looking for bait. It did not take long before Capt. Brad saw some flips ahead of us. One throw and we had 2 live wells full of pogies. We pushed our way toward the 90's and deployed our spread. Just a few minutes in we had a fish on the downrigger that turned out to be a shark. The winds and seas were steadily increasing but our crew stuck it out. A few minutes later we were rewarded with the first king mackerel of 2013 for the World Cat. We fished a while longer and released two more sharks, had some big bluefish and a little tunny as well as several short strikes. It was now time to pack it in and head for the hill. All smiles as we did have action for the duration of the trip as well as a king. Proof positive they are here. The weekend is looking great so come on down and let' s go get em. Thanks to Gil Carroll and his crew for braving the conditions and making a great day in spite of the conditions.
- Chris Dew
"NEW - In store & Online" | OIFC | 05/15/13
NEW! OIFC Pink Ribbon Bonefish t-shirts. $2 from each OIFC Pink Ribbon shirt sold will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- Anita Moore
"After Dark With Professor Joe" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/15/13
Joe Winslow and crew pictured, Austin Keener, & Zach Ryba, and not pictures Joe Winslow and Fletcher Bazemore hung tough with the wind aboard Joe's Yellowfin the Hooligan and came to the OIFC's dock with the bounty pictured below.
Oh yes, Nick Palombi was with them too.
Pictures courtesy Joe Winslow
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Steele 05/15/2013
Rickey, that was Joe Winslow and the crew of hooligan. They had a great day. We had great success bottom fishing but were not in gulf stream.
Paul P 05/15/2013
Good job to Joe, Nick, and the boys. Thanks Steele for catchin the error!
Rube McMullan 05/16/2013
Wow; that catch should fire up the Far Out Shoot Out fishermen. That wahoo would be hard to beat! Weather looks excellent for the weekend. The UBS boys from Atlanta will be back to defend their title.
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/15/13
New to the Oifc. Tar Heel college Ts. Also just got new SFE ultra light wind kites
- Capt. Brant McMullan
Ken 05/15/2013
Now that more like it Brant!
bob 05/15/2013
waste of good quality cotton!
mike weddle 05/15/2013
any nc state tees?
Steve Chase 05/15/2013
GO DUKE!!!
Chris 05/15/2013
How 'bout a little Deacon love?
Tim Gray 05/15/2013
Yes Mike, they have state tees. And if you wait a while there will so many left you can get them half off!
Robby 05/15/2013
Where is a OIFC shirt of the real Carolina....South Carolina that is
Capt. Rickey 05/16/2013
Robbie, the South Carolina T's are so afraid of the Clemson T's we cant't get them to come out of thier box..lol
Steve Chase 05/15/2013
GO DUKE!!!
Chris 05/15/2013
How 'bout a little Deacon love?
Tim Gray 05/15/2013
Yes Mike, they have state tees. And if you wait a while there will so many left you can get them half off!
Robby 05/15/2013
Where is a OIFC shirt of the real Carolina....South Carolina that is
Capt. Rickey 05/16/2013
Robbie, the South Carolina T's are so afraid of the Clemson T's we cant't get them to come out of thier box..lol
"Getaway Why Waste Fuel" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/14/13
Captain Michelle Drake and 1st Mate Billy Berg decided to kill 2 fish (birds) with one stone today. They took the Dolphin Tour Boat the "Getaway" out for a shake down run and decided to pull for spanish mackerel at the same time...Why waste fuel? They caught some spanish and an Atlantic Bonita while pulling Clarke Spoons in 20 ft of water.
Captain Drake said she did not see any bait while making their run off Cherry Grove Beach. Getaway Adventures is a proud supporter of Team OIFC.
Thanks for the pictures guys.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
John 05/14/2013
It looks like our size/creel limits may stay the same but season open all year???????? The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved measures to increase the Annual Catch Limit (ACL) for black sea bass in the South Atlantic region during a special one-day meeting held yesterday. In a compromise vote, the Council approved an increase from the current limit of 847,000 pounds (all measures in whole weight) to 1,814,000 pounds. The increase would be effective for 2013, 2014, and 2015. For 2016 and beyond, the ACL would be 1,756,450 pounds until changed. The meeting, held via webinar, was called by the Council to help expedite the proposed increase for the 2013 fishing year. A recent stock assessment shows that the black sea bass stock in the South Atlantic is no longer undergoing overfishing, is not overfished, and the stock is rebuilt. The assessment, as reviewed by the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee, allows for an increase the ACL. If approved by the Secretary of Commerce, the changes would be implemented through Regulatory Amendment 19 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan. The amendment initially included three alternatives, a "no action" alternative leaving the current ACL in place and a second alternative to increase the ACL to 2,133,000 pounds in 2013, a value equal to the Acceptable Biological Catch as recommended by the Scientific and Statistical Committee, with a decrease in catch limits in subsequent years. The third, more conservative alternative would have allowed for an increase to 1,756,450 pounds per year for 2013-2015. After reviewing public comment and discussing the three alternatives, a fourth alternative to increase the ACL to 1,814,000 pounds was introduced and approved by the Council. The alternative represents a compromise between the two initial values considered by the Council in alternatives 2 and 3. During the meeting, Council members acknowledged the need to provide fishermen an opportunity to maximize harvest of the recovered stock given hardships experienced by both commercial and recreational fishermen. Harvest levels for black sea bass have been reduced since 2006 to end overfishing and rebuild the stock. The current ACL has severely restricted fishing seasons as the stock recovered. Fishermen have consistently expressed frustration in limited seasons while seeing increases in the number and size of black sea bass. However, Council members also expressed concerns that allowing the maximum harvest of over 2 million pounds could allow overfishing to occur in the future, given that the value is above the Maximum Sustainable Yield for black sea bass. The compromise alternative was approved by the Council by a 10 to 3 vote, with Council members agreeing that an update to the black sea bass stock assessment will be needed by 2016. The Council's intent is to have the increase in place in 2013 in order to help extend this year's fishing season, which begins June 1st for both commercial and recreational fishermen. The ACL is currently divided between the two sectors, with 57% allocated to recreational fishermen and 43% to the commercial sector. The Council also approved an action in the amendment to implement a seasonal closure (November 1 through April 30) for the commercial black sea bass pot fishery. The seasonal closure would address potential gear interactions with large whale migration and right whales during calving season. Measures approved by the Council in Regulatory Amendment 19 must be reviewed by NOAA Fisheries before final approval and implementation. In addition to black sea bass management, the Council addressed proposed measures affecting Gulf of Mexico for-hire Federal permit holders due to joint management plan requirements. Additional details about the meeting, including a copy of Regulatory Amendment 19 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan, are available from the Council's website at www.safmc.net. The Council will receive an update on the status of the amendment and the Secretarial review process during its next scheduled meeting June 10-14, 2013 in Stuart, Florida.
capt dave williams 05/15/2013
looks like a fat albert to me
Nelson Applegate 05/15/2013
They look like little tunny to me or albacore which is the same
"Flatfish King" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/14/13
Captain Tommy Helms of flounder catching fame submitted this report on the 13th....
First of 300 , I hope ! Bill and myself went to C G today and caught a few small ones , not too much going on . (By Tommy's definition).
Thanks Tommy and I am sure this is the 1st of many reports from you.
Send your reports & pictures to me at sunset69@atmc.net
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Hot Off The Press!!! Come and get yours $16.95 s-xl. $18.95 xxl
- Capt. Amy McMullan
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Capt Steele has been on the water all day. He should b in soon. Come on down to check out the catch. It's a beautiful afternoon
- Capt. Brant McMullan
""We Waxed 'Em"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
As Captain Jacob Frick is famous for saying, *"We Waxed ‘Em." * Two small-boat class left from OIFC dock at 6:00AM Friday May 10th, and here are the details: *22WA SeaFox (Yamaha 150) – 1 Blackfin Tuna, 6 Mahi boated* · Terry’s boat, fishing with Chris Chambers of Fayetteville and his dad Steve of Spokane, WA · First line in (9:00) Blackfin (11.8lb) on Purple Cedar Plug (130lb mono) 4miles short of Blackjack · Six Mahi on a mix of cedar plugs (purple, mahi) and Pink/White Jet-head CLJ25 (select Ballyhoo) · Largest female Mahi (16.8 lb) on planer-downrigger on pink/white jet-head CLJ25 35 ft. down · Majority of Mahi caught on long-lines, but created problems getting “doubles” boated · Unsuccessful casting about Noon into schooling Mahi surrounding the boat, but they “nibbled” · Fished mostly *on* Blackjack mark, and then 3 miles along the ledge in 200-240 ft. of water · Water temps ranged from 76.4-78.00 degrees, about 3 hours out and in, 70 gallons of fuel · No attempt to catch Wahoo, too busy with Mahi and Tuna and using lighter remaining tackle · Wind picked up at 1:00, we left at 2:10PM, got back to OIFC dock at 5:20, 18-25 knots · Problems: early and late rough water, reel failures, break-offs, tangled lines, no auto-pilot *22.5CC Sea Hunt (Yamaha 150) – 2 Wahoo, 1 Mahi, 1 Tuna boated* · Mike Lee’s boat, fishing with his friend Justin Privette, both from Mint Hill, NC · Tuna caught on Green Machine · Mahi on Black/Purple Tuna Feather · Wahoo on Ballyhoo using a planer and one on orange/black marauder · Burned 53 gallons, running about 25-38 knots · Problems: Wahoo broke the planer (welds on brace), several lost fish Twice now I’ve been to the Gulfstream (64 miles) in my own boat, using my own rigs, and it has been very memorable and intense. This time, I drove out and back, did all set-ups, some reeling, and gaffing all day. “Yes,” Corey, “I got blood all over me *and* my boat.” I did a lot of planning on this one, but *my “hats off” to Team OIFC *for all the help and encouragement, and a special thanks to Captain Brant, mentor *par excellance *! OIFC Staffer, Dr. T, reporting [image: Inline image 10][image: Inline image 9][image: Inline image 11][image: Inline image 13][image: Inline image 14][image: Inline image 15] [image: Inline image 16]
- "Dr. Terry H. Johnson"
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Butch Myers displaying the Black Bart RPP & Bluewater Candy that brought him great success with mahi &wahoo at the 100/400 yesterday
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Fwd: May 8 Gulf Stream" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Chris Dew"
- Chris Dew
"May 8 Gulf Stream" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
We started out heading toward the Blackjack Hole. With about 15 miles to go we began seeing a lot of flying fish and good water temps. After a few more miles we pulled back and Capt. Derek began deploying our spread. I sent a cedar plug way back as he dropped a blue/white rigged ballyhoo on the left long rigger. Before he could complete the spread we had our first Mahi on. From that point we had a consistent bite for the remainder of the day. We worked on toward the BJ and fished 78 degree water with several more mahi paying us a visit. At 1 o'clock we switched tactics and jigged along the ledge. Both wind and seas had picked up just enough to make jigging a challenge. We did manage a few AJ's. I decided to move inshore to about 120-130 feet and bottomed fished there. We were rewarded with a mixed bag of grouper,snapper, and triggerfish. To Russ Hayes and friends,we thank you for choosing us to be your charter crew. A great group of guys and we look forward to fishing with you again.
- Chris Dew
"Gulf stream action" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Heading to dock from gulf stream. Busy day with Mani in 130ft at 76degrees. Finished day up with so.e nice grouper and snapper. Full report to follow.
- Chris Dew
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
1 spot left open for Capt. Jeff's backwater fishing school. Land class Saturday 4-6pm, fishing all day Sunday. Call 910-575-3474 to reserve.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Watch for first kings to be caught at yaupon today or tomorrow as long as wind stays north????
- 4043725523@mms.att.net
"Pogies" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Just caught great bait off holden beach. 6-8 inch pogies thick as fleas.... Sent from my iPhone
- Steele Park
joe vasil 05/14/2013
Pogies we're thick on east side of oib pier this past Sunday morning
"Shallotte-20130427-00791.jpeg" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
New Fishizzle heads are in. Let the Wahoo fishing commence! Sent from my iPhone
- OIFC Comments
"Fwd:" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Fished the Shark Hole today and had a good mix of species to keep us busy. In addition to the ever present sea bass, we caught bluefish, gray trout and sheepshead as well as a few other species. Water was 65 degrees and marked a lot of suspended bait.
- Chris Dew
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Fished the Shark Hole today and had a good mix of species to keep us busy. In addition to the ever present sea bass, we caught bluefish, gray trout and sheepshead as well as a few other species. Water was 65 degrees and marked a lot of suspended bait.
- Chris Dew
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Heading out on 6hr trip. Will keep you posted.
- Chris Dew
"" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
Capt Jeff Williamson taking an in shore charter out
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Fwd: Buoys" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
A couple more photos of the wildlife crew at work today. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Chris Dew"
- Chris Dew
"Buoys" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
A couple more photos of the wildlife crew at work today.
- Chris Dew
"Fwd: NCWRC Boat Crew at Work" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
- Chris Dew
"More buoy work" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
- Chris Dew
"NCWRC Boat Crew at Work" | Real-Time Update | 05/14/13
- Chris Dew
"On Vacation!" | OIFC | 05/14/13
Liz is on vacation in the Bahamas with family, she sent us some photos. Looks like they are having a great time!
Second day here and we are already catching fish! We went out about ten miles from Hope Town Light House. Today we caught three Dolphins and a Yellow Fin Tuna. I have attached some pictures. They are heading out tomorrow in hopes of catching a Marlin.
See ya Soon! Liz
- Anita Moore
"Off Shore of the Tower" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/13/13
Pictured is Rob Ferris of Charlotte and a big wahoo he caught "off shore of the Tower". Thanks for the picture Rob.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Dr. Lendall Suh Report" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/13/13
I wanted to share some fishing phots. I will be unable to fish the Far Out Shoot Out because I am back in Cincinnati and preparing for a medical mission to the country of Jordan. Nevertheless I wanted to share some info to help the tournament participants.
We fished the area of 100/400 and Blackjack on Thursday and caught 8 Dolphin and 2 Wahoos both under 35 pounds. We had better weather on Friday at the Winyah Scarp area (we were able to run home in 1 hour and 25 minutes at 50+mph comfortably). We caught 8 Dolphin and 2 quality Wahoos which measured 56 inches and 59 inches and produced citations for my out of town guests.
The size of the dolphin and wahoo were better in the southern areas. If I were fishing the Far Out Shootout, I would fish the Winyah Scarp area.
Attached are some photos.
Thank you for your report and good luck on your mission Dr. Suh.
As always, if you have a repor with picturest you would like to shar email them to me at sunset69@atmc.net.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
wb 05/13/2013
thanks for report
wmr 05/13/2013
kings on the beach
wmr 05/13/2013
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Stick Slinger 05/14/2013
Nice report and nice looking ride Kendell!
Stick Slinger 05/14/2013
Nice report and nice looking ride Kendell!
"Backwater Report" | Tiberias - 22' | 05/12/13
I fished all day with Frank and Mack from the windy city of Chicago on Saturday. The action in the backwater has been sluggish. We headed back towards Tubbs lnlet to drift for flounder. We found a few short fish, but nothing too impressive. We started working the grass line edges with mirrolures looking for trout. We got a really good bite, but the trout some how escaped from three treble hooks. We worked the bridge area and found two rather large stingrays. We moved into the cement canals and never got a significant bite. We decided to try our luck up the Shallotte River, it couldn't get any worse, right? We found a sheepshead and a black drum very quickly, but that was it. I have talked to several folks over the last few days and the bite has really been tough inside. It appears that most of the action is happening around the low tide period in the afternoon. The water temperature is getting right for the action to bust loose anyday now. We are going to stick with it and we will report the action when it happens. See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
"Gulf Stream Action" | Tiberias - 22' | 05/12/13
Butch invited me to fish with him in the gulf stream this past Friday. It has been awhile since I have been in action out there. We headed for the 100/400 area and had our spread set just short of the mark. We ran a spread of 9 lines including teasers. We had a mix of daisy chains, cedar plugs, tuna feathers, sea witches, and ballyhoo rigged on a planer rod. The tuna feather on the long line produced our first mahi. The planer rod produced both wahoo and a nice mahi. We continued to work the area tightening up our spread with each pass fine tuning our game plan. We stayed busy with several short strikes, knock downs, and the planer rod tripping. We watch mahi check out the teasers and bump the daisy chains. As always it was very exciting to be out there in that situation. We made one last pass over the hot spot and all seven lines got knocked down in a hurry. Only two lines stayed tight though, the inside rigger blue and white and the planner rod. I so wanted to stay, but we had a long ride ahead of us. We feel that we ended the day respectable. Two wahoo and 4 mahi with one being a beautiful 20# bull. Plenty of great eating! Thanks Butch for getting me back out there! See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
Tripp Blazer 05/15/2013
Jacob buddy youre becoming an internet sensation.. :) http://www.thehulltruth.com/carolinas/507672-scrounged-couple-friday.html
"Baffin BayTexas" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/12/13
Brandon Sauls and Clay Morphes gave our fish a break while away fishing in Texas. These are his pictures and his short description:
Awesome Trip! We caught 100's of trout and had 18 Trout over 25 inches! — Baffin Bay, Texas - 2013 (13 photos)
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Terry's Report" | OIFC | 05/12/13
As Captain Jacob Frick is famous for saying, "We Waxed ‘Em." Two small-boat class left from OIFC dock at 6:00AM Friday May 10th, and here are the details:
22WA SeaFox (Yamaha 150) – 1 Blackfin Tuna, 6 Mahi boated
· Terry’s boat, fishing with Chris Chambers of Fayetteville and his dad Steve of Spokane, WA
· First line in (9:00) Blackfin (11.8lb) on Purple Cedar Plug (130lb mono) 4miles short of Blackjack
· Six Mahi on a mix of cedar plugs (purple, mahi) and Pink/White Jet-head CLJ25 (select Ballyhoo)
· Largest female Mahi (16.8 lb) on planer-downrigger on pink/white jet-head CLJ25 35 ft. down
· Majority of Mahi caught on long-lines, but created problems getting “doubles” boated
· Unsuccessful casting about Noon into schooling Mahi surrounding the boat, but they “nibbled”
· Fished mostly on Blackjack mark, and then 3 miles along the ledge in 200-240 ft. of water
· Water temps ranged from 76.4-78.00 degrees, about 3 hours out and in, 70 gallons of fuel
· No attempt to catch Wahoo, too busy with Mahi and Tuna and using lighter remaining tackle
· Wind picked up at 1:00, we left at 2:10PM, got back to OIFC dock at 5:20, 18-25 knots
· Problems: early and late rough water, reel failures, break-offs, tangled lines, no auto-pilot
22.5CC Sea Hunt (Yamaha 150) – 2 Wahoo, 1 Mahi, 1 Tuna boated
· Mike Lee’s boat, fishing with his friend Justin Privette, both from Mint Hill, NC
· Tuna caught on Green Machine
· Mahi on Black/Purple Tuna Feather
· Wahoo on Ballyhoo using a planer and one on orange/black marauder
· Burned 53 gallons, running about 25-38 knots
· Problems: Wahoo broke the planer (welds on brace), several lost fish
Twice now I’ve been to the Gulfstream (64 miles) in my own boat, using my own rigs, and it has been very memorable and intense. This time, I drove out and back, did all set-ups, some reeling, and gaffing all day. “Yes,” Corey, “I got blood all over me and my boat.” I did a lot of planning on this one, but my “hats off” to Team OIFC for all the help and encouragement, and a special thanks to Captain Brant, mentor par excellance!
OIFC Staffer, Dr. T, reporting
- Capt. Brant McMullan
Ken 05/13/2013
Congratulations Terry - time to put your hat in the FOSO - you have an awful hot hand right now!
Larry 05/13/2013
Great Day Terry. Congrats!
Terry 05/13/2013
Thanks, Ken, that would be nice! I feel like I could catch 'em up right now!
corey 05/13/2013
way to go man nice work !!!
corey 05/13/2013
way to go man nice work !!!
"Far Out Shoot Out" | OIFC | 05/12/13
So far we have 6 boats entered to participate. They are:
ENTRY REMAINS OPEN THRU THIS FRIDAY THE 17TH. Many are watching the weather to see if it will break before they enter. At this point, it likes Tues or Weds are good days, but it is hard to put much stock in forecasts. The good news is boats that have fished the Stream over the past week have done very good, so it is not the fish that are holding back.
Join the 2013 Far Out Shoot Out. It has always been about the bragging rights, and now we have come back full cirlce- IT IS ALL ABOUT THE BRAGGING RIGHTS. You can register at the OIFC or ENTER ON-LINE.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
wb 05/12/2013
what time are lines in water in the morning and take out in afternoon and weight in time thanks
Capt. Brant 05/12/2013
8am lines in / 4pm lines out. You have to be at the OIFC dock by no later than 8pm. All details at www.OIFC.com/FOSO Come on join us Wydell. You send in all those pictures with big fish, now put them on the board when the money is on the table. Oh yeah -- you have to catch them all in the same day. You can't lump 3 days worth of fishing into one photograph! Where are all our Little River fishermen at? It's time to get back into the game.
"Empty Pockets" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/11/13
Below are pictures of Wendell Barnett and 36 Mahi he caught May the 9th and 19 mahi he caught May 10th. Wendell fishes aboard his Sea Hunt the "Empty Pockets".
Thanks for letting us share your pictures Wendell.
If you have a report & pictures you would like to see on the fishing report email them to me at sunset69@atmc.net.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Downrigger 101" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/10/13
Click on this link to our Facebook and watch the 2nd installment of Captain Chris Dew's "Tip of The Week". In this video Captain Chris is explaining what we need to have to put together a top notch downrigger. Assisting Capt. Chris is 1st Mate Katelyn Kincer.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Flounder Due south" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/09/13
Captain Jason Burton of Murrells Inlet reports a strong flounder bite in Murrells Inlet. That can only mean the flat fish will be firing off here shortly. We are keeping an ear out for the Cherry Grove bite which means ours is only a few days away.
Thanks for the report Jason and good luck down south. Remember you can email your reports with pictures to sunset69@atmc.net and I'll do my best to post them.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
John 05/10/2013
Mullet and BSB-- and one 20" flounder near Shallote Point today,,, so they are on the way here.
"Everything U Need..." | Tiberias - 22' | 05/09/13
Fill the boat up with an inshore slam...Speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and black drum have all been caught the past couple of weeks. Things are only going to get better from here. Gulp baits on a light jighead is surely to get the bite!
Keep the family and kids from getting crabby...blue crabs are great eating and they are getting thicker in our waterway each day. A throw line and a chicken neck is all you need to fill up a cooler of great eating.
Kings and Spanish are moving into our nearshore waters. We have custom made live bait and dead bait rigs already tied for you that will help catch your limit of kings. Pre-rigged spanish leaders, paired with a #1 planer will stack the deck full of spanish.
Ya'll come on by the store this weekend. I have got all this great stuff on an easy to find end cap. Any questions? Holler at the staff and they will gladly help you out! See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
"The Jack O Latern" | Tiberias - 22' | 05/08/13
Dr. Terry lights up as his new Jack O Latern lure is looking good! Dr. Terry hopes to push his little 23' Sea Fox to the edge of the stream Friday. I hope the weather holds and folks can get out on the water.
Some body let the dogs out? Capt. William Parker found a nice citation flounder this afternoon just before low tide. The water temperatures are still below normal for this time of year. The weather and temperatures appear to be more stable in this week's forecast.
Another good friend of mine reported getting a few nice black drum and two keeper flounder this afternoon as well.
The Little River Jetties were hot this morning, but the shallow creeks are where most of the action is still happening.
I am looking forward to an increase in the action. As always stay tuned as we will most definitly keep you posted. See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
Jay 05/09/2013
Nice Dr Terry! That sucker will catch 'em and it can double as a chandelier in my house! Good luck tomorrow.
Corey 05/10/2013
I know that one right there will catch you a wahoo !!!
"Finally Going Fishing" | OIFC | 05/07/13
Team OIFC is finally going fishing-- or at least we will make it as far as the boat in the morning. Barrett and I are headed out with a few friends to see what is beyond the horizon. As is normal, the "usual" will not be on the menu. Something between Mahi, Marlin, Swordfish, Tilefish and Snowy Grouper -- go deep or go home. Stay tuned.
The weather is looking good thru Saturday. The Far Out Shoot Out tournament starts fishing Saturday. Capt. meeting is Friday, 7pm at the Carolina Wing Company. Come join the fun.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
Matt Sobota 05/09/2013
You know your killing us not getting the update to this report up. Hope you had a good day yesterday.
Capt. Brant 05/09/2013
Killing you? How bout me? I'm stuck with one foot in a cast, non-weight bearing for 6 weeks- Praying for the weather to lay enough to go fishing. We arrived to the sea buoy at 6:15am and I made the no-go call. The wind was SW at 12kts with a south swell that was tight and steep. It was doable for sure, but not in my condition. OC went ahead on his Stream charter and boated a dozen or so 10-12lb Mahi, couple Blackfin and then did some bottom fishing the second half of the day. He said the Mahi were not bunched up, scattered steady. He fished the Black Jack area. Once again the weather has gone to poop and what was looking like good conditions is no more. Such is life I guess?
"Parrot Party" | OIFC | 05/07/13
This Thursday evening at the Carolina Wing Co. in Shallotte there is a "Parrot Party". All you Jimmy Buffett followers out there come out to the Wing Co. and enjoy the Buffett tribute band led by Randy Knight. We'll have Buffett inspired food and drink specials. We'll be there hopefully swapping fishing stories from tomorrow's adventure. The festivities begin at 7pm. See you there.
- Capt. Barrett McMullan
"Taking time to smell the roses" | Choice of Two / OIFC | 05/06/13
I took some time to pick the brain of life time friend Milton Williams. Many of you may remember Milton as that skinny fella with the funny laugh that ran the pier at OIB. Milton knows the water ways and creeks as good as anyone around. While there I took a moment to admire the roses around the yard. With the 20 mph east winds that have blow for the past 10 days fishing has been tough to say the least. With that said we have not given up. The beauty of inshore is there is always somewhere to hide from the winds. With a bag of freshly caught shrimp and some jumbo mud minnnows from the OIFC. I hit the holes in the back waters and found some willing to chew.
- Capt. Jeff Williamson
"Saturday- Make-Up Charter" | OIFC | 05/06/13
Saturday the weather is looking good. We have a charter boat open. If you want to get on board a make-up charter with us the cost is $400 per person. The trip leaves Sat at 6am and returns at 6pm.
Call 910-575-3474 to make a reservation.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
"Report Shy..." | Tiberias - 22' | 05/04/13
I think Capt. Jeff and myself have been a little shy to report on the backwater fishing. The conditions have been tough to say the least. We have been catching fish, but our fingers have been crossed on each trip. The weather has been unseasonable and inconsistant making it tough to get into any kind of routine. Black drum, red drum and speckled trout have been the action providers this week with a couple of flounder in the mix. The water has really cooled down again killing any hopes for a great flounder bite. We need the water temps to reach the lower 70's for the flounder to get turned on. The water temp this morning had fallen to near 60 degrees. Mother nature needs to put away her long sleeves and bring out her flip flops already! I have a feeling when things finally get right the fishing is going to be off the charts! See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
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"Far Out Shoot Out- Early Entry Deadline May 10th" | OIFC | 05/04/13
You can enter on-line or at the OIFC for the Far Out Shoot Out. Early Entry deadline ends on May 10th- $300. If you enter between May 11th and May 18th, the entry fee is $350. You can ENTER ON-LINE or PRINT AN ENTRY FORM to mail or turn in at the OIFC or at the Capt. Meeting, Friday, May 10th, 7pm at the Carolina Wing Company on Main Street in Shallotte.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
Capt. Barrett 05/04/2013
Team UBS/OIFC will be back in town this year from Atlanta to defend the title. Let's get it on!
"More Striper Action" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/02/13
I saw the pictures of the Striped Bass (Rockfish here in Maryland), and I thought I'd send you a couple of pictures from Maryland. We've been tearing them up too!! See you guys this summer, and at the Jolly Mon. Hope all is well.
Paul McIntyre (Tiger Rag)
Thanks Paul. I used to fish Kerr Lake and we called them Rock Fish too.
Guys..keep the reports and pictures coming..We all enjoy them...Email them to me at sunset69@atmc.net
- Capt. Rickey Beck
John 05/03/2013
Great pictures,,, brings back memories! Nice job.
Doug 05/06/2013
Looking to get on one of those Rockfish trips, do you have any guides up there you can recommend?
"Preseason Bait Pen Order" | OIFC | 05/02/13
The OIFC stocks Rob's Reel Bait Pens. These are mesh pens that are the best I've seen. Team OIFC and many other SKA pro teams travel with these pens as they are light, easy to handle and keep bait great. Locally, they are excellent for holding Bluefish. We get one shipment every year as Rob travels up this way to see relatives- shipping them makes them too expensive.
Visit www.robsreelbaits.com and take a look at the pens he offers. If you are interested in any of the pens, EMAIL me and I will put your order in: DEADLIINE is May 10th. The shipment usually arrives the first week of June. The cost of the pens you get through the OIFC will be less than you can get them off the internet as there will be no shipping.
Let us know. The season is almost here!
- Capt. Brant McMullan
"Sea Bass deal coming together" | OIFC | 05/02/13
As we have discussed on OIFC.com, we have been in heavy communication with the marine fisheries folks in NC/SC and Florida regarding the closure of sea bass fishing in our waters. There is unamious agreement, the Fed policy is a mess. Here's where it stands:
Dr. Louis Daniel has told us if SC votes to go "non-compliant" with the Fed rules he will immediatley request the MFC allow him to do the same, thus immediately opening NC waters. The SC legislature[House] voted 100-1 to go non-compliant. The bill now goes to the Senate, and if the Senate votes in favor, which is expected, then the Legislature will have agreed to give the authority to the SCDNR to go non-compliant. Dr. Daniel is watching this closely and as I said, if SC goes non-compliant, then he will do the same in order to protect the rights of NC fishermen to have a shot at the allocation{ACL]. HOWEVER; in the mean time, the Feds authorized the SC DNR to do a new study of the status of the sea bass population. The results of that study are in, and it says sea bass are at a "sustaniable level". On May 13, the Feds will meet, and it is believed they will open the season and extend it so that it will be open from now till the end of the year, with the 5 fish/person limit. It is expected they will close Jan-March as this is identified as the breeding season. SO..whether the SC votes to go non-compliant or not, it appears the Feds are looking for a way to avoid a civil war[as every sourthern state except NC has basically declared war by going non-compliant], thus likely the above senario is what will happen. HOWEVER, if it doesn't, SC will go non-compliant, and then NC will follow.
WHEW...... everyone understand that? Sorta, it appears we will win, as the Feds are backing off their unsupportive position that has been burdening us for too long.
Thanks to Dr. Daniel. Director of NC Marine Fisheries for stepping to the plate and applying his pressure to the Feds; thanks to the SC DNR for their study that confirms to the Feds that there is no problem; thanks to the SC Legislature and thanks to everyone out there for pounding away at everyone that is part of the decision process.
- Rube McMullan
John 05/02/2013
Just like 150 years ago NC has to wait on SC to lead ...... those N of Hatteras season begins on the 19th with a 20 fish limit. We need to find a fish like R Regan that can demand "tear down that fence" in the ocean.
Rusty 05/02/2013
why just a five fish limit? Is the commercial fishery going to open as well
Rube McMullan 05/02/2013
Nothing I say is official; I am only speculating/demizing, based on best available information, derived from best available sources; not to be confused with best available science[kinda like my weather reports]. The guess is since they say the study shows sea bass are at a "sustainable level", that suggest the 5 fish limit they had proposed is what they will go with. I'd also guess commercial will also open. May 13 should be an interesting day.
dennis c. 05/02/2013
I would just be happy if they would increase the daly creel limit to 15 or 20 and leave the closings the same.thats alot of $$$$ to go out and catch 5 fish when you are a visitor down for vacation and to stimulate the economy in the brunswick county each areas. the rules and regulations / creel limits alt to be the same up and down the east coast.its not the every day fisherman that has hurt the populations of this fish in the past, its the commercial industry. who do you know that can go out daily and catch 1700 to 2500 lbs.of these fish legaly in a day!!!!! so cut them off early and let the rod and reel people continue fishing for this great speicies of fish and that goes for the same of all the other fish stocks. ps. from my trips last year this fish has deff repopulated and stocks are at its best. you know its good when you catch these guys and a grouper in the waterway.......
John 05/02/2013
Rusty -- the 20 BSB limit begins N of Hatteras on May 19. The comm season there opens soon. They have a 100# per day, 1500# max until June 1 when the federal season opens. Comms S of Hatteras are in the same boat as recs on dates unless there is a change. Dennis - I believe a longer season, year round like Fl, is better for locals and those taking tourists out. During dead winter few come to fish and could go even near shore to catch BSB and dogfish. Other than an inexpensive headboat trip few target BSB only and how many can they eat? May 1 grouper opened and many would like a few BSB meals as a bonus fishing for those and have the chance at specs, redfish, and as the water warms flounder too. When I take my 2 grandsons out I don't fish as 10 BSB is enough. Tourists rarely take fish home as most drive and keeping them frozen is a problem, flying makes it nearly impossible to take their catch home. I would like to see a 10 fish limit, but year round is much better in my opinion.
Bryan 05/02/2013
"Thanks to Dr. Daniel. Director of NC Marine Fisheries for stepping to the plate and applying his pressure to the Feds; thanks to the SC DNR for their study that confirms to the Feds that there is no problem; thanks to the SC Legislature and thanks to everyone out there for pounding away at everyone that is part of the decision process." Rube, a lot of thanks to you for spearheading this. You're the man.
John 05/03/2013
Rusty - N of Hatteras the limit is 20 and opens for recs May 19. Comms there open sooner and are permitted 100# daily with a 1500# cap until May 31 when the federal season opens for everywhere south of Hatteras. Let's see what happens on the 13th. There will never be a net invented that is species selective. There is no way comms can not catch BSB while doing their job. Dennis - those going out on a 1/2 day inexpensive headboat trip are looking for something to do and gather a meal- 5 BSB will do that. A family of 4 can bring in 20 in a short trip and still spend time on the beach. A year round season as FL has makes more sense. During winter there are few tourists looking for BSB, they will be warmer inshore ( 1/2 or full day ) or going for the big species offshore. May 1 grouper opens- BSB, grouper, spec, blues, redfish, and as the water warms flounder will draw more tourists. A year round season will catch some golfers looking for something different to do. No one takes a cooler of fish home by air and even those with a long drive can have a problem during the warm months. Just my $0.02 but year round makes the most sense. When I take my grandsons out they just want to catch fish and are proud to have them for dinner. We let them fish as 10 BSB is enough for a meal or two. Much more fun to go out often than to load up once. However, the days I go alone a 10 fish limit would be nice.
Rube McMullan 05/03/2013
I know there are many different perspectives on this issue, but for me, I paint with a big paint brush; just get the damn thing open.
John 05/03/2013
Agreed Rube -- and KEEP it open.
Stick Slinger 05/04/2013
Rube, thanks for always being a voice for us all. You have contacts with people we can only email and get a response from a secretary... We all appreciate the work you do. Most of us in Little River / North Myrtle Beach SC also have NC license as well. Never know when I may need to come in your inlet to get home when it starts blowing. We need to all work to get sea bass open. Thanks again!!!
Rube McMullan 05/05/2013
Thanks for your comment Stick Slinger; but here is a very important point. When we built OIFC, one of our goals was to create a "platform" that could be built into a powerful voice that we could use to try to impact fishery issues. I can tell you, as a result of the loyalty and committment many thousands of folks have shown to OIFC, it worked! OIFC is not about me or any one person...it's about all of you. When we go after a politician on a issue, it's not me that gets their attention; it's the power of the voices of the many supporters of OIFC. For that, we thank you and all the others out there, and certainly ask for your continued support; as one thing is for certain....there will be more battles out there for us to fight. On behalf of OIFC...THANKS to everyone for your support!
Capt Charles Osborne 05/06/2013
With the recent bill for gamefish status for redfish ,speckled trout and seabass ,can you guys please contact the local tv channels and give them an accurate report , they make it sound like Recreational fisherman get a fair hand , they never say I can keep five seabass at 13 inches and commercial guys get a 1000 pounds gutted weight per trip at 11 inches
dennis c. 05/02/2013
I would just be happy if they would increase the daly creel limit to 15 or 20 and leave the closings the same.thats alot of $$$$ to go out and catch 5 fish when you are a visitor down for vacation and to stimulate the economy in the brunswick county each areas. the rules and regulations / creel limits alt to be the same up and down the east coast.its not the every day fisherman that has hurt the populations of this fish in the past, its the commercial industry. who do you know that can go out daily and catch 1700 to 2500 lbs.of these fish legaly in a day!!!!! so cut them off early and let the rod and reel people continue fishing for this great speicies of fish and that goes for the same of all the other fish stocks. ps. from my trips last year this fish has deff repopulated and stocks are at its best. you know its good when you catch these guys and a grouper in the waterway.......
John 05/02/2013
Rusty -- the 20 BSB limit begins N of Hatteras on May 19. The comm season there opens soon. They have a 100# per day, 1500# max until June 1 when the federal season opens. Comms S of Hatteras are in the same boat as recs on dates unless there is a change. Dennis - I believe a longer season, year round like Fl, is better for locals and those taking tourists out. During dead winter few come to fish and could go even near shore to catch BSB and dogfish. Other than an inexpensive headboat trip few target BSB only and how many can they eat? May 1 grouper opened and many would like a few BSB meals as a bonus fishing for those and have the chance at specs, redfish, and as the water warms flounder too. When I take my 2 grandsons out I don't fish as 10 BSB is enough. Tourists rarely take fish home as most drive and keeping them frozen is a problem, flying makes it nearly impossible to take their catch home. I would like to see a 10 fish limit, but year round is much better in my opinion.
Bryan 05/02/2013
"Thanks to Dr. Daniel. Director of NC Marine Fisheries for stepping to the plate and applying his pressure to the Feds; thanks to the SC DNR for their study that confirms to the Feds that there is no problem; thanks to the SC Legislature and thanks to everyone out there for pounding away at everyone that is part of the decision process." Rube, a lot of thanks to you for spearheading this. You're the man.
John 05/03/2013
Rusty - N of Hatteras the limit is 20 and opens for recs May 19. Comms there open sooner and are permitted 100# daily with a 1500# cap until May 31 when the federal season opens for everywhere south of Hatteras. Let's see what happens on the 13th. There will never be a net invented that is species selective. There is no way comms can not catch BSB while doing their job. Dennis - those going out on a 1/2 day inexpensive headboat trip are looking for something to do and gather a meal- 5 BSB will do that. A family of 4 can bring in 20 in a short trip and still spend time on the beach. A year round season as FL has makes more sense. During winter there are few tourists looking for BSB, they will be warmer inshore ( 1/2 or full day ) or going for the big species offshore. May 1 grouper opens- BSB, grouper, spec, blues, redfish, and as the water warms flounder will draw more tourists. A year round season will catch some golfers looking for something different to do. No one takes a cooler of fish home by air and even those with a long drive can have a problem during the warm months. Just my $0.02 but year round makes the most sense. When I take my grandsons out they just want to catch fish and are proud to have them for dinner. We let them fish as 10 BSB is enough for a meal or two. Much more fun to go out often than to load up once. However, the days I go alone a 10 fish limit would be nice.
Rube McMullan 05/03/2013
I know there are many different perspectives on this issue, but for me, I paint with a big paint brush; just get the damn thing open.
John 05/03/2013
Agreed Rube -- and KEEP it open.
Stick Slinger 05/04/2013
Rube, thanks for always being a voice for us all. You have contacts with people we can only email and get a response from a secretary... We all appreciate the work you do. Most of us in Little River / North Myrtle Beach SC also have NC license as well. Never know when I may need to come in your inlet to get home when it starts blowing. We need to all work to get sea bass open. Thanks again!!!
Rube McMullan 05/05/2013
Thanks for your comment Stick Slinger; but here is a very important point. When we built OIFC, one of our goals was to create a "platform" that could be built into a powerful voice that we could use to try to impact fishery issues. I can tell you, as a result of the loyalty and committment many thousands of folks have shown to OIFC, it worked! OIFC is not about me or any one person...it's about all of you. When we go after a politician on a issue, it's not me that gets their attention; it's the power of the voices of the many supporters of OIFC. For that, we thank you and all the others out there, and certainly ask for your continued support; as one thing is for certain....there will be more battles out there for us to fight. On behalf of OIFC...THANKS to everyone for your support!
Capt Charles Osborne 05/06/2013
With the recent bill for gamefish status for redfish ,speckled trout and seabass ,can you guys please contact the local tv channels and give them an accurate report , they make it sound like Recreational fisherman get a fair hand , they never say I can keep five seabass at 13 inches and commercial guys get a 1000 pounds gutted weight per trip at 11 inches
"Sharpen Your Hooks" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/02/13
LaBreeska Hall Holtsclar caught the 1st Spanish of the season. — at Ocean Crest Fishing Pier.
A king at Apache Pier and this spanish at Ocean Crest yesterday. Get ready..it's going to be on!
Thanks Butch Foster & Ocean Crest Pier.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
John 05/02/2013
great news-- now if only the wind would participate in the program!
Capt. Hounddog Parker 05/02/2013
I would bet the Spanish are thick at Yaupon , now, if the wind would lay down some,this old man would find out.
"Bryan Freeman's Yellowfin" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/01/13
Bryan reports:49 fathoms... not the other side of the gulf stream this time! I know this is up the line from you, but there were plenty of yellowfin caught waaaay to the southern of us too... within range. Anyway, here are a couple action photos from a really fun day.
Thanks Bryan!!!
Reminder, if you have a report with pictures you would like to share email them to me at sunset69@atmc.net.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Matt Sobota 05/02/2013
Where was this fish caught?
Bryan 05/02/2013
Just above Swansboro Hole on Sunday.
"A Great Sign!" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/01/13
Thanks to Capt. Jeff Beck, who told me that Capt. Kevin Sneed shared a picture from Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach we have some good news! Lisa Austin caught a 16 lb king there today. When they show up at Apache Pier they show up here. It's on!!
Congratulations Lisa!!!
You gottta love the fishing communications grape vine.
Thanks Apache Pier (I hope ya'll don't mind me posting your picture), Facebook, Kevin Sneed & Jeff Beck.
A follow up brom Big Kev. :They will be here in a few days. The menhaden are thick on Holden beach and a Spanish mackerel was caught on ocean crest pier today.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Meat In The Box-They're here" | Do Work / OIFC | 05/01/13
After being missing for way too long Tim Gallimore has finally resurfaced! Ya'll may remember Tim as the developer of the ever popular and effective Capt. Tim's Channelside Flounder Rig. Tim submitted the following report:
Myself and my business partner, Ryan Boltz, snuck out after work between rain showers and managed to put a little meat in the box. The flounder was right at 4 lbs on the Bogas. My guess is They're Here!
Thanks and glad to see you back out. Remember if you have a report with pictures send them to sunset69@atmc.net.
Next up is Bryan Freeman's Yellowfin report.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Steve Chase 05/01/2013
I see you're still catching them with that fake fishing rig better known as a Carolina Rig. Nice flounder Tim!
"Ya Never Know..." | Tiberias - 22' | 04/30/13
If you have a chance to go fishing? You should go! I expected to have a tough time finding fish with dirty rain water draining from the creeks. It appears that the freshwater run off may have gotten the fish more active. As always, I use artificials most of the time when I am scouting around. I caught 7 trout, a 17 inch flounder and a nice black drum in just a couple of hours this afternoon. All trout were released to spawn out, the flounder and black drum hit the frying pan. Most of the trout and black drum hit a 52MR "808" color mirr-0-lure. The flounder and other trout hit a 4" Sea Shad by Bass Assassin in limetruese color paired with a 1/8th ounce red jighead. The OIFC carries both of these lures. Stop by the shop, Dr. Terry or myself will get you hooked up with the right gear. See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
"NEW PRODUCTS IN- Fishizzle and Fish Finder" | OIFC | 04/30/13
I think I mentioned this in an earlier report, but we have gotten the Fishizzle Brass Ballyhead lures that Capt. Steele is so hot on- We have then in Black/Purple and Black/Red. Also, we have just gotten new product from Fish Finder Lures -- Capt. Joe Shute of Morehead used to run a tackle store up there and was making lures in the back room. All the charter boats started using them and catching fish. He had so much demand for the lures, he couldn't run the tackle store. Now he is a full time lure manufacturer- Fish Finder Tackle- and the OIFC is a retail location for his fish finding lures! Come check them out and give them a shot.
- Capt. Brant McMullan
Capt . Charles Osborne Dixie Minner Southport NC 04/30/2013
have you guys thought about opening up a tackle shop in the Southport area ? It is very hard to find cutting edge tackle in this area !
Capt. Brant 05/01/2013
Its only a short drive. Come on over and visit us.
Corey Bellamy 05/01/2013
Both are awesome products .. I can attest to the fishizzle brass heads and to the fish finder jackOlantern ... I've caught a lot of fish on those bad boys !!!! Stock up brant they are gonna be in high demand very soon !!
"Vacation Is Over" | Do Work / OIFC | 04/30/13
OK in shore fishies...your vacation is over...The Bonecrusher is back in town. Capt. Barandon Sauls has been in Fla. mixing business with vacation...and vacation for Brandon most always involves fishing.
Brandon was kind enough to share his exploits with us.....
Good morning! Check out the 90 lb tarpon I caught Saturday at Long Key Channel down just South of Islamorada, FL.
We caught foot long sized mullet back in the mangroves and fished them on a floater rig back in the shadow lines of the Long Key Channel Bridge. Fish came up on short bait, swirled and missed, went to long bait and knocked him out the water - I left the bait there for a minute or so and then started slowly retrieving when he came back and ate it hard! Fought the fish for about 20 mins before we got him to the boat.
The tarpon bite is on down there - we had quite a few other shots but did not capitalize...BS
Thanks Brandon and welcome back to Paradise!!
Remember if you have a report/story you would like to share, send it to me at sunset69@atmc.net
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"rigging prep" | Do Work / OIFC | 04/29/13
Camdyn and I spent the weekend cleaning the boat and rigging some offshore lures. I think we have all of our favortie lures ready for the Far Out Shoot Out that is right around the corner. Camdyn was busy putting the lures on the line, bagging the finished product and naming the rigs. Here is a picture of some of our favorites.
- Capt. Jeff Beck
"Fishing In New Jersey" | Do Work / OIFC | 04/28/13
I got a phone call from a friend from N.J. today, even better then the call was the awesome pictures below. Mark advised that the bass fishing has been great, He said that he has even caught them three at a time and sent proof with a picture. Mark advised that he had 5 bass on Wednesday, 7 on Thursday morning and 3 Thursday evening. All fish came on the troll in Raritan Bay N.J in 23 to 27 feet of water, the water temp was 54.1 degrees. The name of Marks boat is Team Outer Limits. I am very familiar with this boat and I know she can catch fish. This is the boat we won the 2010 Div 9 championship on. It just proves that she can catch fish in any waters. Awesome job Mark and keep the reports coming, give Team Outer Limits a pat on the gunnel and tell her Team Do Work said hello.
- Capt. Jeff Beck
"seeing red" | Choice of Two / OIFC | 04/28/13
So the men from Tenn. came down to OIB in search of some fresh fish, but the also wanted some local knowledge on the waterways and backwaters. We explored from the Little River Jetties/ Calabash River thru Tubbs Inlet and into the Shallotte River. Don't forget we are more than just a fishing charter,Oh yeah we took time to bust out some mid 20 inch redfish and the first keeper flounder of the season. Even the Capt. got in on the action
- Capt. Jeff Williamson
"Before & After" | Do Work / OIFC | 04/28/13
Captain Jeff Williamson of the Get Busy/OIFC caught this season's first keeper flounder...Game On!!!
I must apologize...J. Dogg was a little short on the particulars.
Have a report with pictures? Send them to me at sunset69@atmc.net
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"Fat Albert" | Do Work / OIFC | 04/27/13
Capt, Jim Bowen sent us this report and picture. Jim is layed up following a surgery and we all wish him a speedy recovery!
I am laid up at the house after surgery yesterday but my buddy John Sossamon on his 27 Sea Hunt, The Pole Dancer” out of Little River sent me this picture of a False he caught in 22’ of water around the Cherry Grove Pier. That is John’ buddy Bobby with the fish. He said bait is around and some birds are diving on the West side of the jetties.. spring time is coming!!
Thanks Jim!!!!
Remember, If you have a report with pictures you'd like to share send them to me at sunset69@atmc.net. This email is at my top secrete bunker located hundreds of feet below the OIFC.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
John 04/27/2013
Nice to see some near shore reports!
Dr. T 04/28/2013
Jim, we are wishing you a very speedy recovery from you recent surgery. Let us know how you are doing, and we all look forward to fishing with you this year. Terry
"Rattlesnake vs. Black Drum" | Do Work / OIFC | 04/27/13
Captain Tommy Helms reports
:Well ! Dan Rattle snake Ratley and myself went out for some bait ( Minnows )
and ran into a few Black Drum ! Caught them on Shrimp close to Sunset Beach
. A great way to start the season . I am going to have the left over shrimp
and Filets for Diner ! Looking forward to a fantastic season . See you on
the pond .
I look as forward to Capt. Tommy's reports as I do fishing. Thanks Tommy and keep em coming!!!!
If you have a report with pictures send them to me at sunset69@atmc.net. I'll do my best to get them on the report for everyone to enjoy-Thx..Capt. Rickey
- Capt. Rickey Beck
"CASH IS KING " | Choice of Two / OIFC | 04/27/13
Im really digging this 'CASH IS KING' project and really hoping everyone takes avantage of this opportunity. its a great chance to get your family or friends involved in the fishing tournaments without actually being on the boat.. ive got a few cheerleaders im hoping will pick up any twts that my team doesnt pick up... everyone spread the word and this could be a great payout for someone this year...
- Capt. Corey Bellamy
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