Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report – 6.15.11 – Great Beach Weather

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Seaside Vacations

Outer Banks - 6.15.11 - Beautiful Day in Kitty Hawk

Good morning. Here’s the Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report for Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

This video was shot at the Lillian St. beach access in Kitty Hawk at 9:00 AM.

Perfect beach weather, sun, upper 70′s to lower 80′s with water temps in the 70′s! There is a cool north wind that is a bit stiff today, but that north wind is blowing in the warmer water temps, so no complaints. The water and the air will be pretty close today. Great day to enjoy some time in the water.

Unfortunately, no surf to report. There is a trace swell in the knee high range, but this north wind isn’t helping to clean it up. The wind will switch to the southwest over the next couple days, but the swell isn’t forecasted to increase much. It could build to the waist high range, and with an offshore wind and warm water, it could be a fun longboard wave over the next couple days. Worth keeping an eye on.

Outer Banks fishing is going strong. Offshore is reporting dolphin and big eye tuna with some bill fish mixed in. The piers, bridges, and Sound are very consistent with a wide variety of fish – sea mullet, flounder, spot, speckled trout, blue fish, Spanish mackerel, cobia. Our friends at Rock Solid Fishing (www.RockSolidFishing.com) reported some good cobia catches near shore yesterday. The reports out of the surf are starting to get more consistent as well.

Have fun!

Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report – 6.13.11 – Great Beach Week

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Seaside Vacations

Outer Banks - 6.13.11 - Pretty at 5th St.

Good morning. Here’s the Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report for Monday, June 13, 2011.

This video was shot at 9:00 AM at the 5th St. beach access in Kill Devil Hills just south of the Avalon Pier.

The great weather from the weekend is carrying into this week. Looking at the 10 day forecast, it’s 80′s and sun with a few isolated thunder storms for this week. Ideal beach weather.

We have a light north wind today, and unfortunately, the wind is not cleaning the waist high swell in the area. So, the surf today will be a bit sloppy, and it doesn’t look like we’ll have much surf this week. But the good news is the north wind usually brings in some warmer water, so the water temps should be rising the next couple days. With warm and warm water, it could still be a fun week to get in the water and catching any swell that’s coming through.

Outer Banks fishing is getting better everyday. Offshore is seeing dolphin, big eye tuna, and some bill fish. The piers, bridges, and Sound are very consistent with a wide variety of fish – spot, speckled trout, flounder, blue fish, Spanish mackerel, croaker, cobia. We are also starting to get more consistent reports out of the surf, and as the water temps continue to rise, the surf casting will get better and better.

Have fun!

Outer Banks Fishing Represented on the Discovery Channel

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

Big Eye - Chomps

The Discovery Channel is currently airing Swords: Life on the Line, a show about the high-risk world of longline fishing for sword fish in the dangerous waters off New England.

The show is captivating, with a lot of action and some great characters and storylines. One of the most interesting storylines follows a boat from the Outer Banks…technically Wanchese.

Wanchese is part of Roanoke Island, tucked between the Outer Banks and the mainland; a short drive from the beach. It is completely enclosed by sound waters and removed from the vacation activity of the beaches. It is a charming, quiet and picturesque village that holds tightly to its fishing roots.

Swords follows Big Eye, and three other fishing vessels, as they catch the elusive prey.

You can tune in on TV, or you can watch full episodes online.

Here’s the description of the OBX boat and its crew from the Discovery Channel website:

Fishing Vessel: BIG EYE
Wanchese, NC

Capt. Chris “Chomps” Hanson is in significant debt over his dilapidated boat and he is willing to do anything to catch fish, including breaking every rule there is. The boat is owned by his fiancé Anna. She’s the youngest longline boat owner in the fleet.

The Big Eye is a 58-foot, house forward, fiberglass boat that’s seen better days. The name is worn on the front and rear and it’s obvious that the vessel has fished for a long time. It’s a cramped vessel with few luxuries onboard beyond those needed for catching fish. With the exception of the electronics in the wheelhouse, the aged interior matches the exterior, with the whole boat looking worn and worked in. Under the hood it’s a totally different story though — the engines have been tricked out by the boat’s new young captain. With time being money, the added speed gives this boat a slight advantage over its sluggish competition.

THE CREW:
Woody Montague, deckhand
John Weekes, deckhand
Matt Carter, greenhorn