[jcfullbr]

I am heading to the Outer Banks (Rodanthe) this weekend. I am planning to fish mainly from the pier, but would also like to try my hand at surf fishing, which I have never done.

I am a fairly inexperienced angler in general, but have fished from several piers on the coast of North Carolina through the years, and have some bottom rigs and a couple of gotcha plugs ready to go.

What can I get by with in the surf and actually catch a fish? Use the same bottom rigs and whatever bait they suggest at Hatteras Jacks?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ice cream man]

Ryan White of Hatteras Jack, is the guy to ask. He knows what going on in his backyard.
Good luck. ....... ICM

 

[stevef]

All of the tackle shops along Rt. 12 are staffed with very knowledgeable, friendly folks. If you can make it to Buxton, the Red Drum shop is the #1 destination for OB surf fishermen. Speak with Bob Eakes, the owner...and the expert's expert.

 

[drumchaser]

Frank & Fran's are wonderful knowledgeable folks to inquire with as well.

 

[Drum Runner]

All of the tackle shops along Rt. 12 are staffed with very knowledgeable, friendly folks. If you can make it to Buxton, the Red Drum shop is the #1 destination for OB surf fishermen. Speak with Bob Eakes, the owner...and the expert's expert.

I love to hear Bob talk about the NPS. At one time he had a sign on his door and probably still does. National Park Service employees not welcome on this property.