What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Nags Head, North Carolina for the first time?

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Harry Belch
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Went fishing with Poacher Sportfishing Charters on July 6, 2024
Be wary of traffic during the summer months. It’s not horrible, but our 1 hour 25 minute trip there took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Just plan accordingly.

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Ross Pflum
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Went fishing with Capt BC Sportfishing on May 21, 2024
Be prepared for how much fish you can catch and how you’re going to get it home. We caught our limit and left with 343lbs of tuna!

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Jacob Carver
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Went fishing with Poorridge Fishing Charters on May 8, 2024
Be ready for anything, with the changing tides and water temps you never know what to expect on the other end of the line! Keep them lines tight and have fun!

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Prince Rich
Quinton, VA
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Went fishing with Poacher Sportfishing Charters on September 6, 2023
Always choose a well equipped and comfortable boat for your outing, and Captain with long time experience in the area.

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Chris Mcfadden
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on August 9, 2023
We had a great time fishing Spanish Mackerel, blue fish and ribbon fish. Great assortment of fishing

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Kim MacCartney
Williamsburg, VA
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Went fishing with Poorridge Fishing Charters on August 5, 2023
Go to Austin's, Ethridge's, or Billy's Seafood Markets. Fish are fresh, service is superb, quality and selection are outstanding. And you will save yourself over $400 the charter will cost!

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Timothy Haddix
Stafford, VA
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on August 3, 2023
Take dramamine and supplement it with coffee or an energy drink! It will make you drowsy, but it beats the alternative.

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Will Hobgood
Roanoke, Virginia
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Went fishing with Poacher Sportfishing Charters on July 25, 2023
Fish were plentiful and the entire family had a great time! It’s hot, but it’s summer time so just bring plenty of water and you’re good to go!

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Deok Kim
Calverton, MD
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Went fishing with Poacher Sportfishing Charters on July 23, 2023
Communicate with your captain if you want to try a variety of fishing techniques! If you're a novice ask to do bottom/wreck fishing.

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Jeremy Patterson
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Went fishing with Poacher Sportfishing Charters on July 11, 2023
Just contact the people at Oregon outlet and tell them what your looking for and they will take care of you!

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Laura Audino
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Went fishing with JW Charters on June 28, 2023
Sandfleas, bloodworms, and squid seem to be the meal of choice for many of the species of fish in OBX in June!! Grab your pliers because the toadfish are hungry too!!

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Stephen Horne
Abbeville, LA
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Went fishing with JW Charters on June 28, 2023
Captain seemed disinterested, and minimally engaged. He did attempt to keep us on the fish, but I would not rebook with him. The mate was great.

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Cherie Cobb
Arnold, MO
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Went fishing with Fish-N-Fool Charters on June 14, 2023
I wish we would have caught more but it is called fishing not catching! Still had fun and Russell was great!

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Doug Marshall
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on May 18, 2023
Plan accordingly. Take motion sickness precautions. Talk to the captain for anything needed during trip.

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Joe Welker
New York, NY
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Went fishing with In Debt Charters on April 13, 2023
Tough to align a spring break with warm water temperature, but if possible and fishing is your objective, best to fish later in spring or summer

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April Olinger
Bealeton, VA
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Went fishing with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo on September 14, 2022
Trust your Captain he knows were to find the fish , don't eat alot before you go on your charter, an have fun beautiful wild life

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John Mills
Columbia, NC
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on July 6, 2022
Nags Head has always provided great fishing, but don’t expect it to be easy in the middle of summer. The better fishing, in my experience has been in the spring or later in the summer/fall.

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Dennis Smiley
Fredericksburg, VA
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Went fishing with Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing on August 30, 2021
If you are a serious fisher I would not recommend this time of the year. I would wait until May or November time frame when there is a greater vary of fish,

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Becky Sander
Cedarburg, WI
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on July 30, 2021
Watch the time of the year to understand what will be biting when you will be here. We were hoping for more variety than what the current conditions allowed.

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Chauncey Trostle
Auburn, PA
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Went fishing with Sea Era Charters on July 10, 2021
It's fishing, not catching. You never know how it's going to go. Our 1st time out in OB. Crew was fantastic.

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Charles Zimmer
Moneta, VA
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Went fishing with Sea Era Charters on July 8, 2019
Parking there was ok. Not clear how the procedure to pay for having the fish cleaned after the trip is to be done.

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Dustin Vance
Chesapeake, VA
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on July 6, 2019
Try the near shore fishing and use a local boat they know their area and will make it a much better time.

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James Yohe
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Went fishing with Poacher Sportfishing Charters on May 19, 2025
Be prepared for a long day in the sun, our day was absolutely perfect with minimal waves.

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Dan Purcell
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Went fishing with Tidal Pursuits Fishing LLC on July 2, 2024
Great trip. Captain worked hard to put us on fish. Caught a few. NIce sheephead.

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Bradley Armentrout
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on July 4, 2024
It’s hit or miss this time of year. Don’t over expect. We had a good day but others didn’t

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Christopher Szymoniak
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Went fishing with JW Charters on June 28, 2024
Make sure you bring sunscreen! And it's fishing, sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not so good!

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Marc Ferguson
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Went fishing with JW Charters on May 26, 2024
Yes! Jonathan had everything needed and taught us techniques on different types of fishing.

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Bill Lucas
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Went fishing with Captain Duke Charters on October 3, 2023
The wind and weather can effect the fishing this time of year but when its good its really good

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Clifton Graham
Lake Frederick, VA
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Went fishing with Poacher Sportfishing Charters on September 20, 2023
fishing on a boat your best bet but for fishing has lots of fun bites. used artificial cut bait

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Justin Saribay
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Went fishing with Poorridge Fishing Charters on September 11, 2023
Be prepared to get wet and wear swimwear and bring a camera to capture the experience