What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina for the first time?

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Russ Horner
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Went fishing with Captain Hook Outdoors on October 9, 2024
Don’t go fishing in the ocean with expectations of catching a trophy…but you never know! Try everything your guide suggests (they know what they’re doing and WHEN to do it), and enjoy the ride. Maybe don’t watch Jaws the night before like we did.

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Chris Szczygiel
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Went fishing with Salty Dawg Fishing Charters on July 30, 2024
Salty Fishing Charters has a great boat to fish from. Like all fishing, it’s best to go early in the morning. Put on some suntan lotion before you go. A hat and sunglasses are a must. Bring a soft sided small cooler with drinks and a small snack.

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Terry Whitesell
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Went fishing with Dockside Fishing Charters on July 31, 2024
Be patient. That's key when you're fishing. Also try to understand that some days they bite and some days they don't and that's a part of the game. However we caught a lot of fish when we went and I hope you do too ?

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James Rodes
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Went fishing with Dockside Fishing Charters on July 1, 2024
July is pretty hot here and pop up storms are the norm, so weather might alter your plans, especially if you’re going out on a charter. The fish are there, but just know that all kinds of factors (weather, tides, bait availability, etc.) are going to determine where, when, and how long you’re at a particular spot and what you’re trying to catch.

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Houston Trim Iii
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Went fishing with Salt Fever Guide Service on August 27, 2024
Fishing was good but it is slow in August. However you should watch the seasons etc. we had a great time regardless

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Gerald Kramer
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Went fishing with Salty Dawg Fishing Charters on June 19, 2024
We usually fish the Keys and have never fished the ICW before. With that said, I wish you the best and tight lines.

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LARRY CARPENTER
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Went fishing with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters on September 29, 2023
Any trip can catch lots of fish to very few bites, but a bad day of fishing and being on the water is better than a lot of other things, so enjoy your day regardless.

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Barry Newton
Calabash, NC
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Went fishing with Hey Now Charters on July 26, 2019
The half day trip is perfect for first timers. The morning trip will avoid the hot July sun and sea breezes that arrive in the pm.

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Tony Huggins
N MARTINSVLLE, WV
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Went fishing with Hey Now Charters on June 24, 2019
It's called fishing, not catching. Can't always know what's gonna be biting, but it's the memories you make along the way that makes it worth while.

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Brian Mcclure
United States
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Went fishing with Hey Now Charters on June 17, 2019
The weather is beautiful and not too hot in mid June. We used to come here in late July, not any more. Book your charter early, the good ones go fast.

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Todd Cheladyn
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Went fishing with Dockside Fishing Charters on May 3, 2024
Do whatever the captain recommends. They know where and how to put fish in the boat.

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Russell Campbell
Kannapolis, NC
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Went fishing with Captain Hook Outdoors on June 21, 2023
Get an experienced guide/Capt. I also liked being asked if we wanted to fish for sport or food.

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Mark Kennedy
Sophia, NC
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Went fishing with Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures on June 10, 2023
Everything was awesome boat captain mate the weather it was a great trip thanks to all

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Thomas Gorzoch
Conover, NC
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Went fishing with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters on October 28, 2022
If it's raining and windy, don't go. Even the people fishing from the pier caught very little.