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FREE RANGER weighs in 597.4-pound blue marlin at Big Rock
On Day 3 of the 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, FREE RANGER weighed in a 597.4-pound blue marlin and moved in to second place. […]
Offshore Fishing
Newsletters
2026 red snapper season in limbo
Anglers from the Carolinas to Florida have long been frustrated by red snapper fishing seasons, which have been brutally short for more than a decade. […]
Fishing Tournaments
SFC Carrier Cup presented by Huk comes to Charleston
The highest level of professional billfishing comes to Charleston this week as the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) Atlantic Division takes center stage at the SFC Carrier Cup Presented by HUK, May 29-31. […]
Features
May is kickoff time for Cape Lookout Spanish Mackerel
Mention Spanish mackerel to Ralph Mason, and his eyes light up. The month of May is his time of year for these fish. […]
Cobia
Sightfishing for cobia out of Wanchese with RipTide Charters
When May arrives in the Wanchese area, so do the cobia, said Capt. Randy Thornton of RipTide Charters (252-331-3248). […]
Black Sea Bass
2026 black sea bass season opens May 1 north of Cape Hatteras, with new regulations
The 2026 recreational Black Sea Bass fishing season will open May 1 in North Carolina waters north of Cape Hatteras. […]
Features
March is tuna time out of Ocean Isle
Anglers in the Ocean Isle, NC area have a lot to look forward to as the calendar turns to March, including fishing for tuna. […]
Features
Walk the planks in the fall for great fishing
Piers offer fishermen in the Carolinas great opportunities, especially in the fall. […]
Newsletters
NC establishes state record for bulleye
Jody Hopkins caught North Carolina’s first record for bulleye on June 21, 2025. […]
Offshore Fishing
4th Annual Billfish Tournament at OBX
The Community Care Clinic of Dare will hold its 4th Annual Billfish Tournament on Sept. 6, 2025. […]