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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
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United StatesCoordinates:
33.8909, -78.4259
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Known as the "Gem of the Brunswick Islands," Ocean Isle Beach has a current year-round population of 426 and a vibrant seasonal vacation population. Located along the popular coastal corridor between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Isle Beach is connected to the mainland by a modern bridge spanning marsh savannas. The beach runs east to west, offers a fishing pier, public boat launch facility, direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, and beach paths every 500 feet.
Cover/Structure:
Reefs, wrecks, dropoffs.
Spot Access:
Marina, Rental boats available, Bait shop on site, Floating, Wading, Fly Fishing, Beach, Restrooms, Camping, Playground, Shore fishing access, Disabled access, Pier, Swimming Area, Power Boats Allowed, Picnic Area, Parking (boat/trailer), Parking (car/truck), Boat Ramp
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 07.30.12
Good Fishing NOW!
King Mackerel are biting. 65-75' water depths. Lots of Pogys on the beach. Cobia and Mahi still around to!
Contact Us
Contact Us as the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
(910) 575-FISH
info@oifc.com
65 Causeway Drive.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 07.19.12
Corey Bellamy, his dad and cousin fished today aboard Corey's Fountian "A Choice of Two". They had an extremely good day with Mr. Bellamy catching his 1st sailfish and Corey's cousin catching his 1st king. Corey was fishing beside the OIFC World Cat who also had a stellar day.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.12.12
OIFC Launches NEW website
By Brant McMullan
After months of planning, designing and finally implementing, the OIFC is proud to launch its brand new website. The content will be mostly the same as you have grown accustom to, however with new navigation and a new look. Hopefully the s...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.29.12
Captain Chris Dew and 1st mate Derek were chartered by Clay Parker, Jeff Raver, Max Treese, Roger Burloa, Horace Turbeville and Keith Geohagan of Charlotte, N. C. for a little off shore fishing.
What transpired may sound a little fishy, but it's true. They were fishing the boxcars on the inshore side of the Sharkhole in 69 degree water, when as Keith was reeling in a catch and release sea bass he saw a flounder nail the sea bass. A marine biologist dropped in a...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.22.12
Larry Spainhour submitted this information about a 43 pound Wahoo caught by Jeff Annas while he was fishing with Steve Farmer and Jason Gore near the 100/400. The trio were fishing in 330 feet deep of 72 degree water.
Thank you Larry and great fish guys!!
- Capt. Rickey Beck...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 02.20.12
It is February with a cold front pushing through Texas, Louisiana, Alambama, and approaching fast. Plentiful sunshine and warm air from the Gulf has gotten our water temperature on the rise again. The redfish are stacked up in some of the local community holes and scattered in small groups on the flats. The speckled trout continue to move in and out of the rivers as water temperatures change rapidly from day to day. Flounder have been caught in deep pockets of water as they are awakened by...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 02.01.12
Wendell Barnett and Neal Loman caught 4 wahoo at the Steeples on Thursday the 26th in 71.5 ft. of water. The biggest was 61 lbs. They lost four hook ups.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-575-FISH
Email: info@oifc.com...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 01.26.12
Redfishing around Ocean Isle Beach, NC in shallow water
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 01.03.12
Michelle Evans Drake, Billy Berg and David Christian of The Law braved the early morning cool weather, yet flat, beautiful seas to go wahoo fishing at the Blackjack Hole. The 64 lb wahoo they came back with made the trip worth while.
Everyone who has made the ride to the Blackjack on a cool morning knows how good it feels to bundle up in a bean bag chair and catch some z's. Man that is some goooood sleeping!
There is a video, but I can't post it becaus...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.19.11
Wendell Barnett and Tracy Huggins also headed for the stream yesterday. The word is that the wahoo bite is on fire! Not sure about that? Maybe this picture will help? Six Wahoo with the biggest one being 61 pounds landed on the "Empty Pockets". That means the big ones are showing up out there as well. Check the gear, check the weather, and get out there! See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.14.11
Click on above ad to go to the OIFC webstore.
Winter at the coast is one of the more beautiful times of the year. And the trout fishing in our area is on fire. There are some exciting sights, such as the goats, the beautiful sunset and Sasquatch catching his dinner as is shown in the pictures below.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-575...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.08.11
The feeling yesterday was that the fish were starting to get a little lethargic because of the cooling waters. Don't tell that to the Bonecrusher who fished today using live shrimp. One of the pictures was taken at the Jetties, he wouldn't come off the other locations. Check out the 5.9 and 6.0 lb'rs he brought to the OIFC.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Click on above ad to go to the OIFC webstore....
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.05.11
You would never know it by this afternoons weather. Jeff and Josh Wallen drove up from Myrtle beach and could not wait to get on the water. I still had a few live shrimp pinned up. The gulps had them chewing. We only fished for a couple of hours and boated 20+ fish a couple of black drum and a small flounder. If you can't figure out what to get the person that has everything, don't forget to give them a day on the water with an OIFC captian fishing.
- Capt. Jeff Williamson...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.01.11
OIFC is offering a CYBER week sale on all OIFC and Giggling Mackerel logo apparel and accessories -- all are available on-line at the OIFC web store -- 50% OFF all these items - ends Friday, internet sale only !!!
- Capt. Brant McMullan
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-575-FISH
Email: info@oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.30.11
Captain Jim Bowen and the crew of the Stick Slinger Sea Hunt out of Little River, S.C. sent these pictures of some kings they caught this Friday. They limited on the kings and had to throw several back. They said they couldn't tell me where they were. DUH?
That had to be fun!!!!!!
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-575-FISH
Email: info@oifc.com...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.23.11
U know they r biting if I'm catching. Fished couple hours with Jacob this a m and caught 30 or so trout. Most were 12-13 inches but had 6 or so 16-18 i nchers. Good fun on light tackle, all artificials. Chartreuse was the color on 1/8 and 1/4 oz jig heads. Capt. Brant McMullan
- Brant McMullan
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-575-FISH
Email: info@oifc.com...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.21.11
Captain Kevin Sneed of Holden Beach made a fruitful run to the Steeples and the Blackjack Hole Saturday. Also pictured is Trask Cunningham with a nice fish of his own.
- Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-575-FISH
Email: info@oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.08.11
WOW, folks are really wanting to get out on the water for some great fishing and great weather. Our Make-up charter for Saturday is fully booked. Because of the popularity of the Make-up charter on Saturday, we are going to add an additional trip for Sunday. If anyone is wanting to get after the Wahoo's, Tuna and Billfish, call me at 910.620.9919 to book your spot. Weather is just getting better and better every time I check it. Should be light and slight all weekend. Lets go fishing. Cost is...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.25.11
Thanks to all participants for their support. 192 total boat entries. The first day the better weather allowed the majority of boats to head offshore where most fish were caught in 100 feet of water. On day 2 the majority of teams were forced to stay close due to stronger winds. Funny enough, all 3 of the top fish were caught on Sunday, 2 of which came from small boats fishing just a mile offshore. First place came from100 feet of water while 2nd and 3rd came from Myrlte Beach rocks.
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.17.11
Why in the world had the bait on the beach been so thick you could walk on it, then decide to hide out yesterday. Team "Do Work/OIFC" looked for bait all morning. The crew, aboard OIFC's It Works looked for bait from the Shallotte inlet all the way to Snow's Cut and back. Finally at 12:10 there were a couple of flips near the Ocean Isle pier. Captain Jeff Beck threw his Capt. Brant's custom heavy net blind and floated the net. "Do Work/OIFC" wasn't the only team experiencin...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.12.11
To all our friends back inland, folks you are missing one of the most magnificent times of the year at the beach. This past weekend was beautiful and you should have been here. Bluebird sky, low humidity, perfect temperature, pleasant northeast wind...it don't get no better than this. True, it blew pretty strong keeping offshore boats in shore, but our Brunswick County beaches face south, so any wind out of the northern quadrant is blocked by the land and thus it is flat right on the beach....
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.30.11
Steve and Jim finally got on the water with me today. We tried to battle the rain on Tuesday, but the electricity was just too much. We rescheduled for today. The current was ripping. wind blowing, and water stirred up from both forces. Again, the conditions pushed us to alternative plans. I really wanted to get out on the beach and nearshore wrecks to find flounder and the big reds. The ocean wasn't going to allow that today. We ended up hitting the docks landing 12 reds, 3 grouper, and monst...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.27.11
OK -- here is the deal. I know a lot of you have been watching our site waiting to go fishing until the fish started biting. I don't half blame you, although it does put a lot of pressure on us to find fish all by ourselves- lots of ground to cover. The biggest thing slowing more fishing has been the lack of Kings; it has been tough fishing for them this Summer. But, here is the fishing deal right now that will hopefully get you moving and on the water
We have been fishing1...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.20.11
Captain Chris "O.C." Dew of the Carolina Cat took the OIFC's Gaff Cam with him on his charters and brought back all the following pictures. Chris reported on the trip where his crew caught the wahoo, they were headed to the McMarlin Ledge when he spotted birds working and the water alive with action about 3 miles out from the Ledge. He and the crew put out lines baited with ballyhoo. Then all the lines went off! The sad thing was false albacore is what was making them sing.
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.10.11
I have been feeling the itch something terrible to get my little boat out in the ocean. The weather has been great lately! Light winds and calm seas equals small boat heaven in the ocean. I started out early this morning around 7:00am. I had my limit of spanish in the boat by 8:30am and headed for the 460 looking for some cobia action. I did not see any cobia, but the black sea bass are still thick around the barge. I hated to leave such a beautiful ocean, but I have store duty today. Stop by...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.29.11
This weekend's weather forecast is near picture perfect. Whether you want to chase Flounder in the creeks or Wahoo, Tuna and Grouper offshore, the weather does not look like it will be a deterrent. See you at the OIFC!
Grouper Season Opens Sunday, May 1
Grouper have had freedom to roam and eat as they choose since December 31st. I hope that freedom has been enjoyed, because come Sunday, the next meal they eat may be their last. For those of you anxiously await...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.20.11
What a great week we've been having at the OIFC. The weather has been good, the fish have started biting and many families have chosen to visit Ocean Isle Beach for their Spring Break vacation. The excitement and energy has successfully snapped the OIFC staff out of the Winter doldrums; it's time to get to work!
Shallotte Inlet Update
Last Saturday we had terrible wind ahead of the very strong front that brought all the severe weather to the...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.08.11
Just in case you missed my seminar recently here at the OIFC during our Spring Kickoff. I have had a few questions from a few that did miss it. Here is one of my responses.
Targeting speckled trout? You said you have had lots of success using the gulp shrimp on a jighead, but catching other species as well. That is why I enjoy using artificials. It is not uncommon to pick up flounder and red drum trying to target trout. Trout, from my experience seem to be the most temperme...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.25.11
Todd Helf fished aboard the "Salvation" in 68 degree water the Same Ole Friday the 18th and brought home some sweet wahoo. Let the wind die down and get after em'.
I'm not sure what Todd was using, but we recommend Fishizzle Troll Head, all the Blue Water Candy products and Islanders. They're the staple of the OIFC!
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.24.11
Spring Kickoff This Weekend
The Ocean Isle Fishing Center's annual Spring Kickoff will be hosted this Saturday, March 26th from the OIFC. The event is 100% FREE and is designed to help jump-start the fishing spirit for the coming season. This year's Spring Kickoff will include:
- Used tackle sales forum for you to bring your own stuff and try to sell. Bring your own table and set up on-site.
- FREE seminars:
10am: Kite Fishing- Capt. Brant McMulla...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center Capt. Brant.
about 2 years ago
(03/11/2011)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.11.11
There's honestly not a lot to elaborate on at this minute. The weather is finally warming and water temperatures are into the mid 50's. The inshore fishing has been good for Redfish and Trout, although the recreational Trout season remains closed in NC thanks to a NCMF mandate. Offshore, the vertical jigging and trolling along the 30 fathom break will begin to get good this month. There have been reports of decent catches of Blackfin Tuna, many 30+ pounds as well as a few Yellowfin Tuna. Would...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.08.11
The annual OIFC Spring Kickoff is coming in just a couple of weeks. We have on tap a variety of seminar topics to cover both inshore and offshore fishing as well as a hands-on cast net throwing class to end the day. In addition, we will be offering the very popular used tackle forum for you to bring and sell your stuff to other event visitors. Of course, the line spooling promo will be in full effect as we get you prepped with fresh line for the 2011 season. Al...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.04.11
know, the title of this makes you think we know something you dont... Truth is, Grouper are still closed until May 1st. That doesn't mean we can plan ahead for it. Capt. Brant has put together a Grouper/Bottom fishing school slated for May 1st. In addition, we are going to offer up the Carolina Cat, the sister boat to the World Cat for a Grouper charter for folks that want to go after them. Unlike the usual charter system we have in place for "private" parties, we are putting togethe...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 02.16.11
Looks like the fish spanked us all yesterday. I talked to several folks who reported no action yesterday. I can't stand it! I took off after them again today in my kayak. This time I was prepared to do some paddling. I paddled into shallow creeks, pushing my way slowly through the flooded grass. The redfish will sometimes push way back into the grass and find open pockets of water. I had found some several days ago and was excited to see a couple of them bite. That did not happen today. I neve...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 02.14.11
Galapagos 2011 Ocean Isle Fishing Center 65 Causeway Drive-Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (910) 575-FISH - www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 02.09.11
have taken my boat out of the water for bottom painting. This has forced me to go back to how I first started exploring and fishing our backwaters here at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. I brought out my Perception 9.0 Swifty kayak and started paddling down the waterway. Wow! The wind was making travel a bit difficult. I had my heart set on fishing despite the conditions, so I grinded it out. It took me much longer to get to the fishing grounds than it did to catch one. I had a nice 19" fish to the...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 01.14.11
I received a heads up call from Captain Jeff Williamson (Get Busy/OIFC)Please read today's news release regarding the spotted seatrout, also known as the speckled trout, from the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
-Capt. Rickey Beck
State to Close Spotted Seatrout Harvest Due to Cold Stun Events
MOREHEAD CITY North Carolina will close all coastal waters to commercial and recreational spotted seatrout harvest for an indefinite period beginnin...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 01.10.11
The boat ramp itself is still open. The parking lot is closed while it is expanded. The good news is the private parking area as you turn in the service road to the boat ramp is open. The manager said users of the boat ramp may park there for a "small donation". There is a donation box at the front of the parking lot.
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 01.06.11
We've started our work resetting the store, buying new product and getting things in order. In between occasionally breaking away for a Sea Bass, Bluefin, King Mackerel trip.
As part of 2011 preparations we are now taking job applications for the Spring and Summer season. If you have interest in joing the OIFC team for the 2011 season, please email info@oifc.com requesting a job application. The OIFC is looking for a few good men/women. Come...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 01.06.11
Jim Bowen and John Currin went Sea Bass fishing aboard Jim's 26 ft. Sea Hunt the Stick Slinger. They fished some numbers provided by Capt. Chris Dawson in about 90 ft. deep water. They started out using squid and were hooking up, sometimes 3 at a time. After a bit, they switched to Roscoe Jigs and butterfly jigs. Jim said the Roscoe out fished the butterfly 3 to 1 and increased the size of the fish as well. Jim reported they started fishing at 8 am and had limited by 10 am. He raved about the...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.21.10
Messed up! That's what the weather man did. The wind was supposed to blow Monday and Tuesday. It blew hard out of the north Sunday, and then about 5 pm someone threw a switch and it stopped! Tuna birds were thick right off the beach at Ocean Isle all day Sunday. The ocean was flat and beautiful Monday and there is not even a slight breeze now (Monday night).
I've talked with some guys who are going out blue fin huntn' Tuesday. With the cold weather, the report of the tuna w...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.12.10
What do you say? Is it uncommon valor, or lack of common sense. Brandon ain't skeer'd he's got plenty of sense, and a great love for in shore fishing. I guess it's that passion and drive that motivates him to go fishing on such a raw day...rain, wind and 37 degrees. No doubt his efforts paid off. I'm not about to ask a man this dedicated to tell me what he was using or where he found his fish. We'll save that for a fair weather trip.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
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Ocean Isle Fishing Center Capt. Barrett McMullan
over 2 years ago
(12/09/2010)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.09.10
I can't stand to watch Ricky struggle for a fishing report. Here are some bluefin tuna pictures from recent years. These ought to get your blood pumping. Man, I'm going to go re-check my gear, sharpen my hooks and buy a new Bluewater Candy Jag. So here you go Ricky, you can relax a little.
Capt. Barrett McMullan
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-575-FISH
Email:...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.08.10
A good friend of the OIFC, Bryan Freeman sent the attached pictures. Bryan heard my plea for help because the weather was keeping most people on shore. Not so for Bryan, Daniel Simmons and Victor Jones. These brave souls battled their way to the Steeples on a cool Friday. They marked several tuna, though Bryan said they were all little. Not the kind size the blue fin hunters are after. He said all they could score were false albacore, but they did manage to land one wahoo after several break o...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.08.10
Offshore Report: by Capt. Brant McMullan
Weekend's Weather Looks Prime
This weekend the weather is shaping up to offer a momentary reprieve from the stranglehold that Mother Nature has had on us. Man has it been cold! Friday and Saturday should be good days to do just about any fishing you desire. I have my sites set on Bluefin Tuna, Wahoo and Sea Bass. I believe there's a very good chance this weekend we will see the first local Bluefin hookups. According...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.06.10
The trout bite continues to be strong! Dr. Wallen and I headed for the jetties yesterday with live shrimp. It took us longer to anchor, than to catch our first trout. We landed 8 nice trout, 3 redfish, and 2 great eating black drum. I couldn't help but try a few artificials since that is what I like to do. Artificials will work at the jetties, but it is a challenge to keep them in the strike zone. Dr. Wallen and I both landed trout on artificials. I caught a nice one on an Old Bayside shadlyn...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.03.10
The bluefin bite was confirmed on 11/29/10...a 77" 199lb. core weight hit the dock in Moorehead this past Monday...Lots of folks have been reporting whales, birds, and oil slicks.
Capt. Brant is planning on doing his bluefin seminars again this year with the action already heating up out there. I have been tying topshots and Steele has an end cap built with all the tackle you need on it. We have several options in combo rods and reels to fight these monsters as well.
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.30.10
Captain Jeff Williamson (Get Busy/OIFC) was chartered by Bruce Christison and his son Matt this weekend. Mat is a junior at Charleston College majoring in marine biology. As you can tell in the pictures they weathered the wind and cold and caught some nice fish at the old (thank goodness) Sunset Bridge.
Meanwhile, Brandon Sauls, aboard his new Triton took the lead in the OIFC Rodeo with an unbelievable 9 lb. trout. Brandon and his trout are in the next to the last picture....
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.29.10
Welcome to the Ocean Isle Fishing Centers on-line sales center. Since the doors of the OIFC first opened in 2003, it has been our goal to offer unique products that represent the Ocean Isle Beach lifestyle. Whether you are a fisherman or a fan of Ocean Isle Beach, the OIFC has unique clothing, accessories, gifts and fishing related tackle that we know you will love.
We are still adding new items every day. If you are looking for something we don't have listed...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.24.10
It has been fun reporting on the fishing this past week. Being able to share reports and especially pictures makes doing the Fishing Report very fulfilling. But I'm afraid if the weather prediction is correct my computer will fall silent for the next few days. But that doesn't mean ya'll should take a break also.
Reading this week's reports there is a common thread...bluefin tuna! Barrett's latest report ties it all together. Now we need to make use of our down time and tes...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.23.10
The OIFC reported on the monster yahoo Bryan Freeman, Brian Robbin, Steve Austin and Tripp Cobb brought to the dock on 11-20-10. Bryan has just sent us some action shots of not only the wahoo but of a beautiful catch and release sail that should make folks trapped inland long for the sea.
Thanks to the crew of the "Caught Ya Lookin" for bring your fish to the OIFC and for sharing the pictures.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.22.10
Captain Zach Faulkner, Captain Steele Park, Zach's dad Benji and Richie Heycock all went to the Blackjack Hole yesterday (Saturday) aboard Zach's 36 ft. Contender, the "Get Floor'd". They absolutely spanked the wahoo, along with most everybody else out there. They also released a sail fish making the 2nd sail released there yesterday. Most all of their hook ups were multiple hook ups on the top.
There are a few boats out king fishing and wahoo fishing today. It wi...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.19.10
In his song, Robert Earl Keen described a fish as being "as big as a toaster"! I would say that would describe Clay Morphis Sr.'s 7.2# trout. The speck catapulted Clay to the top of the Rodeo's Leader Board in big fashion! I'm not sure if it's true or not, but I'm told Bonecrusher has tutored Clay through much of his fishing career.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ph: 910-5...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.18.10
Jolly Mon Racing- the "BIG RACE" this weekend
This Sunday is the biggest race of the season for the Jolly Mon Racing team. Justin and team will be have to qualify to race against a full field of 43 cars on the .538 mile asphalt track for a shot to win $10,000. This race is awesome and action packed. If you are a race fan, please come out and support the team. The late model class race is 250 laps and is set for around 3pm on Sunday, November 2...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center Capt. Rickey Beck
over 2 years ago
(11/16/2010)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.16.10
Just as Captain Barrett promised....pictures of Jeff Martini's wahoo. Jeff reports 7 wahoo..3 mid 50's, 3 high 40's and 1 at 65#'s. They had double and triple hook ups and still missed some. He said it was the best wahoo trip he'd been on. Wonder what may be on the menu at the MidTown Bistro?
The bite is on here at Ocean Isle Beach..come get you some!!!!
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Dr. Ocean Is...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.12.10
Inshore Fishing Report by Capt. Jacob Frick- OIFC clerk/guide
Despite a presistant chilly NW wind the inshore action remains strong. The Trout bite is really heating up around the bridges, Little River jetties and Shallotte River/Sasapan areas. Live Shrimp are always nice, but you should try a topwater "walk the dog" style lure in the early AM for some heart-pounding action. Also, since the live Shrimp aren't always accessible, I've been having luck po...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.09.10
The crew of "The Law" couldn't make the Nationals due to lower unit issues on their off shore boat. Still needing a fishing fix they opted for Plan B. They took Michelle Drake's 17 ft. skiff in shore fishing.
Michelle nailed some bait in Calabash, displaying her skills with a cast net and they headed for the soon-to-be tourist attraction, the old Sunset Beach bridge. The primarily off shore anglers anchored up and within a few minutes Stephen Welborne started movi...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.04.10
Thats right! Don't let the weatherman scare you away from doing a little fishing. Capt. Chris Dawson stayed close to the beach today and landed a nice king. He said he was just outside of Dawson's Creek drifting pogys when a 30lb plus king skyrocketed on a bait. The king dumped a little over half the spool, as they started to gain some line back it went slack. Under further inspection the swivel had slipped apart! Bummer! Then another king skyrocketed and game on again. This fish made it to th...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.03.10
Team OIFC and others heading to SKA Nationals in Ft. Pierce, FL
We are on our way out of town headed to Ft. Pierce, FL to fish the 2010 SKA National Championship. Last year was a magical event for the OIFC team as we weighed the record setting 74 pound King and 118 pound, 2 fish aggregate to win the 2009 Nationals. They say lightning never strikes twice, but we are sure going to give it all we got. Dozens of other teams from the area are also hitting the road wi...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.27.10
Cape Contender weighs record 56.8 pound King Mackerel
This past weekends Fall Brawl King Classic hosted from the Ocean Isle Fishing Center was the culmination of a seasons worth of pent up fishing frustration. The facts are that this has not been a great year for fishing from Brunswick County; particularly in regards to the areas most popular game fish, the King Mackerel. However, this weekend the stars aligned and the Kings FINALLY did what th...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.22.10
This is a picture of a king Chad Millard and Kimberly Britt landed near shore while pulling cigar minnows aboard the "Gotta Hit It". Thanks for the picture.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
info@oifishingcenter.com
www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.20.10
Carl's son, Adam, both from Durham,N.C. stopped by the OIFC and showed me pictures these kings. Carl and Adam caught them at the Jungle pulling pogies. One of the kings was 22 lbs and the other was 18. In between they were getting nailed by sharks.
On the way back in they stopped at the 460 to sea bass fish. They caught several keepers, but put back many more that were just under size.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.18.10
FALL BRAWL KING CLASSIC- THIS WEEKEND- OCTOBER 22-24- OCEAN ISLE FISHING CENTER
On your marks get set- "Start your catfish". The annual Fall Brawl King Classic is here. This past weekend fishermen caught good Kings at a variety of locations including the Cape Fear River Channel, Yaupon Reef, Shark Hole, Jungle and many more. The beach front is loaded with bait of all kinds and Pogys were not a problem to catch. This week's weather looks stable, which b...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.14.10
Had the opportunity to do a little "fun" fishing yesterday aboard my boat, "Monkey Sea" with my new Brother-in-law, Matt Gleason and one of his close friends, Austin Bergman. Weather forecast was calling for somewhat rough conditions so we headed down the ditch from Southport to Lockwood Folly and headed out that way. Found HUGE pogey's right outside the inlet, but soon realized that there was bait EVERYWHERE. Rode a short distance towards Ocean Crest Pier and deployed the...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.13.10
Captain Jeff (J. Dogg Williamson ) of the Get Busy/OIFC had two days of in shore drum fishing with Phillip Hawkins and in law Dean Storm of Lenoir. Sounded like the guys had a productive trip fishing with mullet minnows around the docks on the ICW. Look closely and you can see a sweet Contender and can tell exactly whose it is. Hope you can get it off your lift Daniel! Blame it on Jeff!!
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
910...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.11.10
FALL BRAWL KING CLASSIC- OCTOBER 22-24- OCEAN ISLE FISHING CENTER
Programs have gone out in the mail. If you did not receive a program and would like one mailed to you, CLICK HERE to email a request. You may also visit the FALL BRAWL WEB SITE for information, registration for or to enter on-line.
OFFSHORE FISHING REPORT- by Capt. Steele Parks - OIFC tackle manager and offshore guide
Well, this week has been a vast improvement over last week...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.08.10
Our Cat boat chartered a group yesterday and caught a "boat load" of grouper. Unfortunately they were all undersized and were released. (Boat load is an angler's unit of measurement, meaning a lot. Not an actual "boat load"). Below are a couple of pictures of Brandon Sauls and Nesbitt Noble with a couple they caught just before the "big rain". Some friends are diving and bottom fish shooting this weekend so I hope to have their report. Might I suggest Midtown Bist...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.05.10
Capts Chris and Steele are hard at work -- on a morning charter and just boated a 20+ pound King while fishing the Little River tide line. Could not find Pogys, so using dead Cigars. This could be the start !!!!
Sheldon Franzel had the honor of fighting this long awaited king. Along on the charter with Sheldon were Jessie Franzel and Alexis Nicholson of Billings, Montana Also aboard were their friends Sherry and Mark Norland of Asheville, N.C. Everyone also said that before...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.04.10
OFFSHORE FISHING REPORT- by Capt. Steele Parks - OIFC tackle manager and offshore guide
Well, its been a week of excitement followed by a week of disappointment. First the excitement. Late last week, several boats and crews headed offshore to the usual gulf stream spots and were rewarded with outstanding catches of Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and a few Dolphin fish. Crews were using ballyhoo rigged on Ilander lure heads and Blue Water Candy lure heads. There were even crews tha...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.01.10
Here's some more pictures of flounder Tommy Lytton of Ocean Isle Beach caught.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
www.oifc.com
910-575-FISH
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.29.10
We have endured several inches of rain the last couple of days. Today was our first break in about 36 hours. We just got another shower of rain a few minutes ago. The weather forecast is predicting another 6 inches of rain or more by Thursday evening. Needless to say our water is extremely dirty to say the least. I am always up for a challenge though. I went on a mission to see if I could catch a fish in such nasty water. Good news...the fish are still here and if you hit one in the head he wi...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.28.10
Thats right folks, the call for action; it's time to go fishing. After enduring the hottest summer and early fall in history, and un-cooperative fish, a weather change has finally come. And with the weather change, it is almost guaranteed the fish will start the delayed fall fishing all out bite. All the rain of today will push the pogies out the river so they should be on the beach fronts in a couple of days, the mullets are everywhere, and the spots are not far behind.
Th...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.24.10
Captain Jeff Williamson (Get Busy/OIFC) just forwarded these pictures taken by Bill McDonough of his son Patrick on a recent inshore charter trip they had with Captain Jeff.
The OIFC had a half day charter yesterday. Though the weather and water were both beautiful, the fish just wouldn't cooperate. COME ON COOLER WEATHER!!
I also must apologize for my slackness in reporting recently. This humble reporter has caught the "Brunswick Co. Crud" and cannot s...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.21.10
You can't deny the feeling of Fall in the air. You likely know that Fall offers some of the best fishing the area sees, and as far as I'm concerned, it can't come soon enough. However, it will still be another couple of weeks before the Fall fishing really kicks into high gear. Currently water temperatures are still in the mid 80's. And despite lots of recent North wind that has pushed Mullet out of the inlets and onto the beach fronts, the Kings are just not there yet. Look for water temperat...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.02.10
All is calm here in Brunswick County except for some good waves for the surfers. We ought to have some pictures later in the day.
We have the entry forms for the Bay Creek Classic at the OIFC. Try to fish this inshore tournament. It's for a great cause and a much needed operation for Brandon Matthews.
Below is a picture from local angler/surfer dude Ryan Neuwirth of a drum he caught behind OIB.
Ocean Isle Fishing Center...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.31.10
Wendell Barnett sent this picture of a monster mahi and wahoo he caught late last week at the 100/400. This came in just as we at the OIFC were talking about how it won't be long before we need to start heading out to the Gulf Stream for some of our fishing. We're also already shifting mental gears towards blue fin tuna fishing
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
910-575-FISH
www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.26.10
Inshore Report:
Preparing for a little fishing yesterday...I was casting my net for bait when I noticed I had caught a barracuda...Well, you know it is hot when you are catching barracuda in the canals. Swimmers don't be too alarmed, he was only big enough to take a toe or two:) Lots of shrimp out there to be used as bait and seems to be the choice of many fish right now. The mullet have shown up in full force and are everywhere finally! Still perfect sized flounder pogies...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.25.10
Captain William Parker and his wife Mrs. Pat took advantage of the beautiful seas yesterday aboard "The Hound Dog" to get in some spanish fishing. They didn't realize they were not only getting their supper but were serving up for the barracuda. They got about a dozen spanish, not counting the ones the barracuda ate and even a small king which was released. (I hope he grows a little by tournament time next weekend. Jeff and I need him!). The sea turtles and flying fish were abundant,...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.19.10
Captain Chris Dew and 1st Mate Aaron Dew were joined on a half day charter by Ken White, (USMC, Camp Lejeune & Hubert, N.C.), John Park, (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and Greg Erhard, (Pittsburgh, Pa.) for a morning charter. The group fished the Youpon Reef and brought home some spanish mackerel. They said the bite was sporadic at best, but a good time on the water was had by all. Good news for the spanish fishermen is the spanish are there but you are going to have to work for them.
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.17.10
Fished yesterday with Dylan and his mom for a few hours in the morning. We had an incoming tide so I expected the water to be clear. The water was still a bit silty, but continued to improve as the current pushed fresh green ocean water into the creek. Once the water started to turn that green color the redfish started feeding. We caught several in the 14" to 16" range. Did not get the 20" fish in there like the other day. The redfish bite slowed and then the flounder started fe...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.13.10
For all the folks fishing the sailfish tourney this weekend, just a old school thought to go with all the new age techniques out there in the world of sailfishing. Couple years ago when I was testing the "Yee Haw Fish Call", over a period of 5 different fishing trips, I caught a bunch of kings AND 3 sailfish. I ran a spread of 1 Yee Haw and 3 other baits with standard skirts. Of the 3 sailfish I caught, 100% of them were on the Yee Haw. In this instance I was using live bait, so not...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.12.10
Below are pictures of a big 5.8 lbs trout Dr. Jeff Wallen of Myrtle Beach and OIB caught and released alive and well. He also released the other trout which weighed 4.15 and 4.45 lbs.
Dr. Jeff, who sits on the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources Saltwater Fisheries Advisories Recreational Committee said that in a conversation with a biologist, Dr. Charlie Wenner he learned that the big fish was over 10 yrs old and represented less than 1% of the trout population. They...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.11.10
Captain Chris Dew and Captain Chris Eckert were joined by Brad Lemon (Oklahoma City, OK) and Adam Houcrmale (Albany, W. Va.) for a half day fishing trip aboard the 33' World Cat. They saw birds working near the Youpon reef so they put out Clark Spoons on #1 planers and played with the spanish mackerel all morning until they reached their limit. They wanted to throw plugs but every time they neared where the birds were diving the planers would trip.
So, for those who love sp...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.10.10
Brandon "Bone Crusher" Sauls struck a major blow today when he weighed a 7.6 lb flounder in at the OIFC to take 2nd place in the OIFC Rodeo just 2 tenths of a point behind the other half of the OIB Inshore Mafia... Kyle Hughes. As usual he has quietened the crowd, and is probability not done!
The "Crusher" said "I walked down the hill, just like the old bull and showed the young bulls how its done"! Let's not forget that the "Bone Crusher&...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.09.10
Greetings Fellow Fishermen,
The Summer season has been in full swing here at the OIFC and we've been working as hard as we can to provide quality services to island residents, home owners and guests. Thanks to the many that have visited and continue to visit, we appreciate your patronage.
The fishing has been up and down this Summer as various fisheries peak and lull in activity. The King Mackerel fishing reached a climax in early July, but has been inconsistent...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 08.06.10
Pushed my 20ft. bay boat offshore yesterday...I ended up about 20 miles offshore and seeing a few flyers as soon as I hit my destination. I figured with flyers in the area some mahi mahi had to be close. Had a couple of short strikes and then a king drilled the bait. A few minutes after getting reset a cobia drilled another bait. After getting the cobia boated and reseting my spread a mahi mahi jumped all over my live pogy. The bite slowed and the south wind was starting to turn it up a notch....
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 07.28.10
Check out Tyler Woods' black drum he weighed at the OIFC Sunday. Tyler, of Maxton, N.C. was on his 1st fishing trip. We hope Tyler catches the saltwater fishing bug and continues to enjoy our great sport.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
www.oifc.com
910-575-FISH
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 07.20.10
mentioned in my last report that we were in the "dog days" of summer. Well, since then, the dog has bitten us. Hot water, thunderstorms, and a stiff, unrelenting southwest blow have made the past week on the inshore grounds challenging to say the least. The wind has really stirred the water in many locations, which has resulted in my chasing around the cleanest water i can find in hopes of finding so cooperative fish living there. However, all has not been lost, as we have managed to...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 07.08.10
Captain William Parker of Ocean Isle Beach, Duwane Wood and stepson Caleab White took to the high seas on Duane's 23 ft. Keywest yesterday in search of kings. Caleab caught 3 with the biggest being 18 lbs., and a shark. William caught 2. Duwane has been catching the big one that always got away..until now! He caught a 40.6 lb king! William said they would have released him, except he was already dead when they brought him along side. The fish were hitting naked pogies about 25 yards. back. The...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 07.02.10
The first clue we had that the king bite was on was when Capt. Zach Faulkner of the 36' Contender "Get Floor'd" called to say he was on his way in with some nice kings.
Zach was fishing with pogies he and Capt. Steele Park netted just off the Shallotte Inlet. They were trolling about 8-9 miles out in 65 feet of water.
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
910-575-FISH
www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 07.01.10
Great couple from Tennesse enjoyed a little inshore action today. The fish were not cooperating quite like I expected. We did manage to find a couple redfish, trout, and flounder. Chad completed an inshore slam today by landing one of each major species...red fish, trout, and flounder...I must add that the trout and flounder were caught on artificials. See ya on the water!
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
910-575-FISH
www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.30.10
Grant Williams of Moore County caught his first spanish mackerel Saturday while fishing with his friend Richie Boles aboard Richard Boles Contender the "Toes Up". Grant and Richie were fishing with the old folks, all of whom grew up together.
Richard is a great friend and customer of the OIFC who fishes most of our tournaments. Richard provided us with the picture.
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
www.oifc.com
910-575-FISH...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.29.10
Grant Williams of Moore County caught his first spanish mackerel Saturday while fishing with his friend Richie Boles aboard Richard Boles Contender the "Toes Up". Grant and Richie were fishing with the old folks, all of whom grew up together.
Richard is a great friend and customer of the OIFC who fishes most of our tournaments. Richard provided us with the picture.
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
910-575-FISH
http://www.oifc...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.28.10
Do Work takes win with 33.65, beats 305 other teams
306 fishing teams from throughout the southeast registered to compete in this past weekends Jolly Mon King Classic King Mackerel Tournament. The tournament is annually hosted from the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, and thanks to great weather conditions, boats as small as 16 feet were able to compete for over $70,000 in prize money. Registration, captains meeting, captains dinner and Pogy Bobbing contest all took place o...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.28.10
Like Kyle said in his report yesterday, the inshore bite is still on. This is a pleasant surprise because, especially with flounder, as the summer heat takes over a lot of flounder move to the near shore reefs. But Kyle has had several successful charters as has Capt. "J Dogg" Jeff Williamson.
Not to be left of the mix is local inshore legend, Brandon "Bone Crusher" Sauls. He and Clay Morphis, another inshore expert, hit the waters in our area yesterday...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.25.10
Captain Chris Dew and 1st Mate Aaron Dew fished with Joe Salmon, Paul Allmon and Harold Mantooth of Rome, Ga. today. They were drilled by a sailfish while pulling a dead cigar minnow with a blue and white skirt 50 feet behind the boat at the AR445. Harold Mantooth fought the sail for 1hr and 10 minutes before getting him to the boat. The sailfish was promptly released, healthy, and swam away to fight another day.
Check out these pictures.....
O...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.22.10
Miss Virginia Beckham sent me this picture of a couple of mahi she, her dad Henry and friends caught a couple of days ago while fishing out of OIB.
Henry and Virginia are mostly known for their inshore fishing, but as can be seen they have skills offshore as well. Folks may remember Virgina from when she worked at the OIFC last summer.
She also has a pictureof he 1st sailfish which I hope to have on the report shortly.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.21.10
Another Jolly Mon is in the books. 307 boats competed in the event and we were blessed withe great weather for the Tournament. The staff of the OIFC put on quite an event. The food served by Guy C. Lee and Captain Amy was excellent.
Team "Do Work", fishing out of Ocean Isle was the winner. The team consisting of Captain Jeff Beck, Timmy Clemmons, Jon Hayes and myself were the victors. They also won a TWT, I was was awarded 1st place in the Senior Division.
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.15.10
Darrell Starnes fished the 100/400 Friday. He reported a "slow day", but with these mahi, I wouldn't call it too slow.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
910-575-FISH
www.oifc.com
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.14.10
Bait: Pogys have been sporadic over the past couple of weeks. When the wind blows, they seem to go scarce, but if it gets calm and stable for a couple of days, the show back up. The have been most consistent in the vicinity of the Oak Island, but on any given day they have been from Oak Island to Ocean Isle. Yesterday, there was a school just outside of Shallotte inlet. Schools of Cigar Minnows are starting to form up offshore in 55-65 feet of water. The AR's in this depth range are holding...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.11.10
David Braswell, aboard the "Gettin Jiggy" fished in 150ft of water Tuesday using Roscoe Jigs and caught this nice grouper pictured below. On the trolling scene we've received reports of a hot mahi bite in the Stream, approximately 70 miles out. One person I talked with reported 26 mahi caught on one boat.
Our World Cats had half day trips. Captain Zach brought home some kings, as seen in yesterday's picture by Zach, while Captain Chris Dew reported hot spanish act...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.09.10
Tommy Helms sent these pictures of him and Tommy Lytton. He asked if I'd heard of the ace of spades. They are the T's of spades, and for good reason. Tommy didn't say where these fine fish came from, but my educated guess would be a particular near shore AR. The bait of choice is jelly balls which are plentiful. Tubbs Inlet was full of them Sunday. Location and bait are one thing, (actually two, but whatever) however, technique is quite another and I would expect the T's to have that down pat....
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.08.10
Richard Boles of the Toes Up Fishing Team was kind enough to send the photo of a cobia caught by Glenn Boles on a recent trip aboard their 23 ft. Contender, the Toes Up. This was Glenn's first cobia.
Now for a fish story. Robbie Dial, a great friend, fishing buddy and truth teller, as far as fishing goes...sent this picture of a 48 inch red drum caught Memorial Day at the Sunset Beach swing bridge by Ernie Blue. Robbie said the drum was caught on an 1 1/2 inch mud minnow......
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 06.08.10
Check out Michael Palmer's 5.4 lb flounder. Michael landed it this weekend using pogies. At the time I saw Michael fishing we were all struggling getting the pogies. They were there but went deep when we threw the net. The flounder and red drum bite in our area had been exceptional this year. The spanish have moved in close enough where those with smaller inshore boats can venture out on good days and spanish fish.
Capt. Rickey Beck
Ocean Isle Fishing...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.31.10
Greetings fellow fishermen,
The season is now in full swing at the OIFC and exciting things are happening. The fishing is very good inshore, nearshore and offshore, the Jolly Mon King Classic is just around the corner, and we have a brand new Shallotte inlet. Please read the below for updates and information on OIFC happenings:
TERMINAL GROIN ISSUE NEEDS YOUR HELP
Please see the below note from Ocean Isle Beach mayor Debbie Smith. She and Town officials have...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center Capt. Brant McMullan
almost 3 years ago
(05/28/2010)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.28.10
Been getting lots of emails and calls about status of Shallotte inlet. I am happy to say that through the concerted effort of the Town of Ocean Isle, Army Corps, NC Wildlife and the OIFC we now have a VERY nice channel THAT IS MARKED correctly and wide open for business. The channel is currently 12 feet at low tide. I will continue work with NC Wildlife to insure the buoys stay accurate as they mark a safe path to the deep water. Good luck to all, Shallotte inlet should be very navigable for t...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.27.10
Kevin Sneed sent these great pictures of a trip this weekend which started out as a mahi hunt. On they way to the stream he decided to stop and do some jigging. They got into some amberhjacks, when someone yelled "grouper!". To their pleasure and amazement what they were looking at was a 39.9 gag grouper! Next they hooked up on this 30+ lb african pomano. The "Feedin Frenzy" group were using a 7 oz Blue Water Candy pink and white Roscoe Jig.
After the bo...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.25.10
Yesterday Captain Chris Dew and Will King, aboard the World Cat fished with Christopher Harich, Jennifer Workman, Christy Workman and Jeremy Lee, all of Morgantown, W. Va.
They found king fishing sized pogies in the ICW just past the Shallotte River and headed to an AR about 8 miles out. While there Christy and Jeremy tag teamed this 31.8 lb cobia on a pogey. While they were jigging for more bait the smaller cobia hit..and on a light weight spinning reel. They lost one cobi...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.25.10
While heading out for some in shore fishing with my son Sunday I stumbled upon Ken Rich and his son fueling up at the OIFC docks. As always I asked if they'd done any good. Ken said they had only 2 real small mahi. I asked to get a picture for a "slow report day". He laughed and said "let my son hold them, we were just out having fun."
We show pictures of big catches all the time. But it dawned upon me that one of the most important things about fishing...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.21.10
Cobia" | OIFC 1- 36' | 05/20/10
Andrew Nelson and Patrick Hamilton just weighed a 31.2 lb cobia at the OIFC (@11am). They were fishing with pin fish around some structure about 10 miles out. They said they saw this fish's brother and sister hanging with him but couldn't get them to bite...There's one in every crowd.
Early congratulations to Patrick who is getting married this wekend.
-Capt. Rickey Beck
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.14.10
The ocean is beautiful and about 20 boats checked out this morning for the Far Out Shoot Out. For those not fishing the FOSO, the kings were hanging out about 8 miles off shore. Jeff and I are going to try that today.
Inshore, I've been told the flounder bite is on and told it is slow. I've also been told the flounder are small. What does one believe? Check these pictures out that good friends Tommy Helm and Tommy Lytton sent in. One of the fish is a 4.8 lb Rodeo Board lead...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.05.10
FAR OUT SHOOT OUT- This weekend
Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo tournament
Fish 1 out of 8 days ( Saturday, May 8th - Saturday, May 15th )
Event #1 - Master's Tournament Series
Registration stays open thru Friday, May 14th, so you can watch the weather and enter the day before.
Entry $300 + other available calcuttas
1st place typically $10,000 +
Call the declaration hot-line to declare your fishing day any time during the week
The fishing is...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.04.10
Overall we had a great weekend in the South Brunswick Islands. Off shore, the winds were sporadic but still allowed for fishing. The Gulf Steam is very active, especially with the arrival of mahi.
In shore, in addition to the trout bite and the red drum, the flounder are making their presence know. The OIFC received several reports of keeper flounder in Tubbs and the other backwaters. A great many undersized flounder were released.
There was no special hot bait....
Ocean Isle Fishing Center Capt. Brant
about 3 years ago
(05/03/2010)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 05.03.10
the GPS STORE- FAR OUT SHOOT OUT-This Weekend
Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo rodeo
Fish 1 out of 8 eligible days (May 8-15)
Registration remains open at OIFC or on-line thru May 14th
Masters Series EVENT #1
Entry fee $300 by 5/8, $350 after
1st overall- $4000, 2nd overall- $2500, 3rd overall- $1500 + $500 1st & 2nd largest tuna, dolphin & wahoo
Additional Calcuttas available
DETAILS- CLICK HERE http://www.oifc.com/...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center Capt. Brant McMullan
about 3 years ago
(04/30/2010)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.30.10
The Gulf Stream fishing made the biggest advance this week.
Finally, warm water pushed inshore from the Gulf Stream and provided favorable water conditions, and like clockwork, the fish showed as well. In particular, the Wahoo action was strong. Also, the Blackfin Tuna showed up in good numbers as they pushed schools of Flying Fish to the surface. They were quick to bite small trolled feathers, and some fishermen even targeted them by sight casting surface plugs. A few Mahi began...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.29.10
As is par for this time of year the winds have hampered the off shore guys. But as the 3 major fisheries have arrived in shore, many fishermen are scoring nice catches.
This was the case for local in shore legends Tommy Helm and Tommy Lytton. The pair were fishing Tommy Lytton's boat somewhere near Bonaparte Creek when the caught these beauties. I was told they were using OIFC Mud Minnows. Thanks to Tommy Helms who regularly shares his fish stories with the OIFC.
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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.27.10
Inshore Report" | Speckulator - 22' | 04/24/10
I am pleased to report that the inshore bite continues to be consistent. We managed an inshore slam on my last trip, catching a handful of each of the three target inshore species. I actually devoted some time to flounder fishing this week and thankfully it worked out, as we found them to be biting pretty well, even though most were throwbacks, as is the norm this time of year. I have seen a lot of flounder...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center Capt. Brant
about 3 years ago
(04/26/2010)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.26.10
OIFC fishing team WINS MARTINIS HOOK A HOO WAHOO TOURNAMENT
After weighing a 74 pound Wahoo last Tuesday, the OIFC fishing team held on to the lead to take first place as well as top Jr. Angler in the Martinis Hook A Hoo Wahoo Rodeo. The team consisted of Capt. Brant McMullan, wife, Amy, Brant's cousin Brian Aycock and Brian's 11 year old son, Austin. The team chose to fish the Black Jack area on Tuesday where they deployed a spread of high speed trolling lures targeting...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 04.23.10
Greetings from the Ocean Isle Fishing Center,
I am finally able to write with confidence and excitement that Spring fishing is underway. The Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna bite has been red hot offshore,the Atlantic Bonito have shown up near shore and the Speckled Trout and Flounder are biting inshore. It's been a slow process breaking free from the grip of Winter, but I believe we have done it. It's nothing but bent rods and screaming reels from here on.
&#...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.26.10
OIFC Spring Kickoff
Saturday, March 27th
10am-3pm
FEATURING FREE SEMINARS FROM:
Tom Hilton of Hilton's Realtime-Navigator sea surface analysis- www.realtime-navigator.com
Tom is going to discuss sea surface temperature, salinity, color and other important variables that affect your day of fishing. He will be offering demonstration of his product and answering any user questions.
**I personally use his service and it is very accurate, reliable and the...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 03.11.10
OIFC Spring Kickoff
Saturday, March 27th
10am-3pm
- line spooling promotion- up to 50#, $.01 yard, 50+ pound at $.02/yd
- used tackle trade/sales- bring your own and sell it on-site
- Seminars:
10:30am- Capt. Rick Croson- vertical jigging
11:30am- Tom Hilton- Hilton's Realtime-Navigator.com - water temperature, current, salinity analysis
10am-3pm- OIFC Capt. Staff- hands on demonstration on rig tying, bait rigging........
- OIFC in-store sales and specials with disco...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 02.23.10
Greetings from the Ocean Isle Fishing Center,
Winter continues on here at the beach. As much as I'd like to paint a pretty picture, life at the beach just hasn't been very glamorous. We have exchanged fishing rods for hammers as we work to prepare the OIFC for the upcoming season. We've added a little space and picked up a few new product lines that we think will enhance our product selection. I continue with the mindset that so long as the weather continues bad now, it is guaranteed to r...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 02.01.10
*** Forward this email to anyone you know who enjoys the freedom to fish. Post to web forums, web sites.... All fishermen need to know what is at stake ***
Here is the deal in a short version --- environmentals are in control of fisheries and the current administration that is in place is listening to them. I am all for conservation in fisheries, and there is no doubt many species need new rules. BUT, the problem is the pendelum is swinging too far in one direction. For years there has not b...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 01.22.10
Greetings Fellow Fishermen,
FISHING REPORT
I hope everyone has started out the New Year on a positive note. Despite being bitterly cold for most of December, a recent reprieve has afforded fishermen opportunites to head offshore. The Bluefin Tuna fishing has been a great disappointment this year, but the recent Wahoo fishing has helped appease drag screaming deprived fishermen. Winter has always been a good time to catch exceptionally large Wahoo, but this Winter the warmer water of 70+ de...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.18.09
Happy Holidays from the Ocean Isle Fishing Center-
From the entire staff, we wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season. May your stockings be full of fishing lures and a new boat with giant red ribbon be parked in the drive. In case you are looking for a few last minute gifts, here are some ideas.
VISIT -- CALL (910) 575-3474 -- SHOP ON-LINE AT www.OIFC.com
FISHING REPORT:
The Giant Bluefin Tuna have just started to show in this area. To date there have been a handful hooked,...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center / Capt. Brant
over 3 years ago
(12/04/2009)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 12.04.09
The Bluefin are coming, the Bluefin are coming! One if by land, two if by sea.... or something like that. Here at the OIFC we've got our lanterns poised to give the signal of the arrival of the Bluefin Tuna. Consistent with every early season, rumors have begun to swirl about the possibility of a fish or two being landed and "sightings" are a daily occurence. As water temperatures are finally getting to the optimal range, I anticipate the first Bluefin of the season will be landed...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center / Capt. Brant
over 3 years ago
(11/13/2009)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.13.09
CAPT. CLUB SALE STARTS TODAY
The annual OIFC Capt. Club sale starts Friday, November 13th and will run until December 31st. For all club members, you will receive $1 for every $10 you spent with us this year. That total $$ value you have accumulated can be used to purchase in-stock clothing and gifts at up to 50% OFF. Example: You spent $100 with us in 2009, you have $10 to save. You buy a shirt for $20, you use your $10 Capt. Club savings and buy the shirt for only $10.... You spent $100...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 11.04.09
OIFC NEWS
The coast is all quiet as most folks have headed back inland to shift their attention to hunting, holidays and work. However, the fish are still out there, and Mother Nature wil be offering up windows of good weather in coming weeks. The King Mackerel bite will stay red hot through Christmas as the Kings will gradually work their way offshore, following desired water temperature in the 70 degree range. Currently they are in 70-90 feet and by Thanksgiving they'll be in 80-100 feet....
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.27.09
MOON DOGGIE WINS 2009 YELLOWFIN/OIFC FALL BRAWL KING CLASSIC
Wilmington based brothers, Mark and Billy Emmart fished aboard their boat, Moon Doggie, in the annual Fall Brawl King Classic hosted this weekend out of the Ocean Isle Fishing Center. 170 fishing teams from all across the southeast entered the event and aspired to win the top prize of over $15,000, but this year the Emmart’s punched their ticket and walked away with the big money. Mother Nature did a pretty good j...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.22.09
On your marks get set..... The 2009 Yellowfin/OIFC Fall Brawl King Classic will be held this weekend from the Ocean Isle Fishing Center. Registration will be available on-site from 12-9pm and on-line registration will remain open until 11:59pm on Friday. The weather is always a consideration when deciding to fish a tournament, and thus a few years back I created a format by which fishermen could choose to fish 1 out of 2 days: Saturday or Sunday. This weekend it looks like this format will com...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center / Capt. Brant
over 3 years ago
(10/19/2009)
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.19.09
FALL BRAWL KING CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND
Despite strong north winds over the weekend, the beach fishing offered not only calm seas but also a good bite from King Mackerel.
Kings were biting up and down the coast from the Cape Fear to Shallotte inlet with the hot spots seeming to be Yaupon Reef and the Cape Fear ship channel. Fish upwards of 40 pounds were reported and here at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center we weighed several fish in the 30 to 35 pound range. The winds did settle for a whi...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 10.15.09
FISHING REPORT: Weds- Oct 14th
Despite nasty weather with rain and 20-25 knot northeast winds, there were still fish out there to be caught and fishermen crazy enough to want to catch them- so we went.
Fortunately, the beach bite has been good and the land blocked most of the wind and kept seas a manageable 3-4 feet. We set up anchor on Lighthouse Rocks and began chumming. A spread of live baits under balloons and a kite were set and action was soon to follow. We went 4 for 7 on Kings from...
Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report 09.28.09
Greetings Fellow Fishermen and Fisherwomen,
Fall is officially here and both the weather and fish are right on time. The forecast temperatures for this week have highs in the 70's with lows in the 50's and Carolina blue skies. Winds are forecast to shift to north on Tuesday and go light by the middle to the end of the week. Nearshore water temperatures have been holding around 77-79 degrees, but this cool air will bring them into the low to mid 70's which will spark off the annual red hot be...
Fish
Barracuda, Great (Sphyraena barracuda)
Dolphinfish, Common (Coryphaena hippurus)
Drum, Red (Saltwater) (Sciaenops ocellatus)
Grouper, Black (Mycteroperca bonaci)
Grouper, Gag (Mycteroperca microlepis)
Grouper, Misty (Epinephelus mystacinus)
Grouper, Red (Epinephelus morio)
Grouper, Snowy (Epinephelus niveatus)
Little Tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus)
Mackerel, King (Scomberomorous cavalla)
Mackerel, Spanish (Scomberomorous maculatus)
Marlin, Blue (Makaira nigricans)
Marlin, White (Makaira nigricans)
Sea Bass, Black (Centropris Striata)
Seatrout, Spotted (Cynoscion nebulosus)
Shark, Blacktip (Carcharhinus limbatus)
Snapper, Gray (Lutjanus griseus)
Snapper, Mutton (Lutjanus analis)
Snapper, Red (Lutjanus campechanus)
Snapper, Vermillion (Rhomboplites aurorubens)
Trout, Speckled (Cynoscion nebulosus)
Tuna, Blackfin (Thunnus atlanticus)
Tuna, Yellowfin (Thunnus albacares)
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Ocean Isle Fishing Center
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC, United States
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