Better weather, at last!
August 14, 2024 Wanchese 1 photo

Trip Summary

Debby passed through the OBX area and dumped a bunch of rain and brought in some heavier winds. With that, we had to wait it out a while. Clear skies are here, calm seas and the fish are biting. Amberjack are biting on the towers offshore with a few nicer sized, king mackerel as well. Red drum we're seen prior to the storm and are moving in the nearshore areas just off the coast. With the red drum, casting jigs is key! Ribbon fish and a few Spanish mackerel are still the bread and butter for the nearshore trips! Stay tuned...
Matthew Fann
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
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