THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, April 7, 1995 TAG: 9504070649
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B1 EDITION: NORTH CAROLINA
COLUMN: FISHING ON THE OUTER BANKS
SOURCE: Damon Tatem
LENGTH: Short : 36 lines
Fishing action picked up on the Outer Banks Thursday. Piers along the northern beaches reported some toadfish and skates taken. Anglers on Kitty Hawk Pier spotted some gray and speckled trout swimming close to the beach, and managed to land a few. Four of the trout, weighing from 2 to 4 pounds, were taken by Bob Burgess of Kitty Hawk on a Fin-S lure. Surf fishing from Corolla to Oregon Inlet was slow.
On Hatteras Island, fishermen on Rodanthe Pier landed a few toadfish. Surf fishing was generally slow at most locations except along the beach from the lighthouse to Cape Point. Anglers in this area caught some small puppy drum and flounder on cut bait.
After two rough days, offshore trips resumed out of Oregon Inlet. Action near the point was fast and furious. Charters caught their limits of yellowfin tuna in short order. Several wahoo were also reported taken.
Plenty of trout are along the beach from Corolla to Oregon Inlet, but they have been uncooperative because of low water temperatures. Hopefully, the warming trend forecast for the next few days will raise water temperatures and induce these fish to feed.
The minimum legal size for a ``keeper'' puppy drum was incorrect in Thursday's paper. Puppy drum under 18 inches long in total length must be released. The recreational bag limit is 5 fish per day, with only one larger than 27 inches allowed. No sale of drum over 27 inches is allowed. by CNB