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Hunter’s first fish on a poppin’ cork
Hunter’s first fish on a poppin’ cork
October 28, 2024
This past Saturday Hunter and his dad, Phil, had come down from Virginia to do some Outer Banks fall fishing. They were gifted with favorable weather this weekend and so Hunter thought that it would be nice to take his dad out on a charter. Luckily I was available to take them out Saturday evening to enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the Pamlico Sound near Oregon Inlet. Hunter requested that we started out the trip casting for some red drum and possibly speckled trout. So we started at a spot for just that. After 15 minutes Hunter hooked his first fish of the day. It was a 25.75” red drum that had taken off like a rocket which made all of us think it was going to be something much larger. But once he was scooped up in the net, we knew Hunter and his dad had just caught the perfect sized red drum to take home for dinner! With red drum regulations only allowing you to keep fish longer than 18” and less than 27” to help protect the larger fish and allow them to spawn and grow the fishery. A little later on Hunter caught another keeper sized drum which also was a circus of a fight as the fish got hooked and instantly swam right to the boat confusing all of us making us think Hunter had lost the fish when he hadn’t. It was lots of fun! We then got to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the water and shortly after headed for home! A great evening spent making new friends doing the things we all love to do! Thanks Hunter and Mr. Phil! See you soon.
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What anglers said about fishing in Manteo

Book later in the year if you want to catch a variety of fish. We only caught Tuna and could only take one home.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book later in the year if you want to catch a variety of fish. We only caught Tuna and could only take one home.
Blue Chip Sportfishing
Blue Chip Sportfishing
Highly recommend a trip on the Flying Fish. Captain Hank will take good care of you!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Highly recommend a trip on the Flying Fish. Captain Hank will take good care of you!
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
offshore deep sea trips can go out of pirates cove or anywhere, the nearshore and inshore trips I would stick to the guys at Oregon inlet
Excellent
5.0 / 5
offshore deep sea trips can go out of pirates cove or anywhere, the nearshore and inshore trips I would stick to the guys at Oregon inlet
Speechless Sportfishing
Speechless Sportfishing
I don’t have any idea if the location or weather or what had an impact on whether or not we caught any fish. I am the wrong person to ask :)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I don’t have any idea if the location or weather or what had an impact on whether or not we caught any fish. I am the wrong person to ask :)
Willy C Charters
Willy C Charters
Weather is so fickle on the coast. So people need to be prepared to have things change. Also learned that there is a heavy shark presence which makes it hard to catch the super monster fish that we really want to catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather is so fickle on the coast. So people need to be prepared to have things change. Also learned that there is a heavy shark presence which makes it hard to catch the super monster fish that we really want to catch.
Citation SportFishing
Citation SportFishing
This is our 3rd year with Mott Ridge. Every year has been a great experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is our 3rd year with Mott Ridge. Every year has been a great experience
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
I recommend live bait, and had success with that. Depending on the weather and water artificial bait may work better.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I recommend live bait, and had success with that. Depending on the weather and water artificial bait may work better.
OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
I’d book the 6 hour trip due to the time it takes to get to the ocean from the dock…
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I’d book the 6 hour trip due to the time it takes to get to the ocean from the dock…
Backin’ Up Sportfishing Adventures
Backin’ Up Sportfishing Adventures
Finding the right captain with knowledge and experience in the area is definitely the number one goal anyone should follow
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Finding the right captain with knowledge and experience in the area is definitely the number one goal anyone should follow
Sandy Bottom Charters OBX
Sandy Bottom Charters OBX
Take the time and money to charter a guide who knows the area. You'll have a much better time and learn the area.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take the time and money to charter a guide who knows the area. You'll have a much better time and learn the area.
Willy C Charters
Willy C Charters
Rain coat for possible weather changes, it's obx expect the unexpected and bring a smile !
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Rain coat for possible weather changes, it's obx expect the unexpected and bring a smile !
OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
kids are fine. bring warm clothing. if you don't bring food, the captain has some on board that you can purchase.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
kids are fine. bring warm clothing. if you don't bring food, the captain has some on board that you can purchase.
Crystal Dawn Fishing and Cruises
Crystal Dawn Fishing and Cruises
The best time to fish Manteo is April May and June. You might need to dodge high winds and hurricanes after July through November. Good news though, Manteo has inshore opportunities in the sound for anglers who love to bring home tasty catches. Speckled Trout and Red Drum are GREAT eating fish. So are sheepshead and Striped Bass.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The best time to fish Manteo is April May and June. You might need to dodge high winds and hurricanes after July through November. Good news though, Manteo has inshore opportunities in the sound for anglers who love to bring home tasty catches. Speckled Trout and Red Drum are GREAT eating fish. So are sheepshead and Striped Bass.
Chasin' Tyde Charters
Chasin' Tyde Charters Crossville, TN
Absolutely. All sorts of species. Surf, pier, sound, several offshore/inshore options.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely. All sorts of species. Surf, pier, sound, several offshore/inshore options.
OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
Yes, Its always good when you can get out on the water, even better when you can bring home dinner.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, Its always good when you can get out on the water, even better when you can bring home dinner.
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo Vint Hill Farms, VA
Remember it's called fishing and not catching, so some days you win, some days you don't. But if you're looking for a great experience go offshore fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Remember it's called fishing and not catching, so some days you win, some days you don't. But if you're looking for a great experience go offshore fishing.
Artemis Sportfishing
Artemis Sportfishing
Your not always going to catch all fish in ocean so be happy with what you have
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Your not always going to catch all fish in ocean so be happy with what you have
Chasin' Tyde Charters
Chasin' Tyde Charters Sanford, NC
Captain Hank adjusts to your style and experience level. Great Captain and knows how to get kids involved. Has a lot of tackle to meet conditions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Hank adjusts to your style and experience level. Great Captain and knows how to get kids involved. Has a lot of tackle to meet conditions.
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo Bristow, VA
Offshore is great, but sound side can produce as well! Trout fishing is great if you want to stay in the sound.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Offshore is great, but sound side can produce as well! Trout fishing is great if you want to stay in the sound.
Blue Chip Sportfishing
Blue Chip Sportfishing Vint Hill Farms, VA
Take a couple Dramamine cause even on a mild day you rock and roll. It’s easier to do it even if you don’t think you need it then to try to chase feeling bad.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a couple Dramamine cause even on a mild day you rock and roll. It’s easier to do it even if you don’t think you need it then to try to chase feeling bad.
Citation SportFishing
Citation SportFishing Chesapeake, Virginia