Fishing Report
Thursday, February 02, 2012
SPRINGTIME FISHING IS HERE.........,
Although yesterday was only February 1st, you would think that Springtime fishing is already here.....,based on the great catch that the Run Off had yesterday........,Captain Brian Harrington and crew were the only ones to leave the dock from the fleet yesterday and they came home a very happy boat......,with a boxful including 10 Wahoo, 10 Blackfin Tuna, and a very nice Gaffer Dolphin......,good going Run Off !!!!.......,also some really sizeable Wahoo are being hooked and caught....,I was talking with mate Nathan Newlin yesterday, and on Tuesday, while fishing on the Impulse, Nate said that he pulled off a Wahoo just shy of the gaff that was the biggest that he has ever caught....,his previous record was over 80 pounds and he said this one surely rivaled that fish.......,the fish are here...,and you need to be too......,Sensation and most all of the fleet is open this weekend...,so give us a call......,252-725-5375
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
BACK ON THE WATER.............,
Sensation traveled 70 miles offshore yesterday with our Marine Biology friends in search of some particular animals.....,and we found them....,we saw several pods of Dolphin, but the real prize of the trip was getting an eye on three Beaked Whales.......,we also made a haul of rehabilitated Loggerhead Turtles and dropped them off in the Gulf Stream, a couple of which had electronic tracking devices mounted on their backs....,although we really didn't have a good opportunity to wet a hook, a couple of other boats from the fleet were out yesterday, although plenty inshore of us on the break....,the Impulse and Run Off both had a decent day of Wahoo fishing with Run Off topping his box off with three nice Wahoo and several Amberjack.....,last Saturday, Captain Happy Johnson had a really nice catch of Wahoo...,all over the citation size of 40 pounds......,Sensation is open this weekend coming and the forecast sounds like a dandy !!!.....,give me a call and let's go fishing.......,
Saturday, January 28, 2012
WAHOOS, BLACKFINS, AND DUCKS.....,
The Wahoos and Blackfin Tunas continue to snap offshore.....,although none of the charter fleet has been fortunate enough to get off there, several private boats have been and they have been well rewarded for their efforts, with catches of multiple numbers of nice Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Sensation, Big Country and I were in hopes to get off there tomorrow, however our charter had to cancel the trip earlier in the week....,but I did get to visit a wonderful part of the county yesterday and capture some Redheads.....,my pal Captain Joey Smith took me from Atlantic in his jet boat across Core Sound to up around Portsmouth Island to a great hunt camp on Thursday, and even with the 30+ knot southwester, we were able to capture several Redheads....,but we saw thousands and the sights were nothing short of beautiful...,it is a wonderful natural world that we live in..,
Saturday, January 21, 2012
SORRY FOR NO REPORTS......,
The wind has been blowing steadily here on the Crystal Coast and keeping the fleet tied to the dock..,it is that time of year though, when everybody is in the process of getting all of the annual maintenance out of the way, so there aren't many planned trips anyways.....,Good Lord willing, Sensation will head to the blue waters of the Gulf Stream, hopefully at least a couple of days next week....,and believe me, Big Country and I are ready to get out there amongst them.....,just be patient with my reports at this time of year.....,you can be assured that if there is any action down here with either the Sensation or any of the rest of the fleet, both inshore and offshore.....,I will keep you posted......,and be sure to give me a call and get your Spring fishing trip on the books .....,252-725-5375........,keep checking in.......,more reports soon I hope.....,stay tuned......
Saturday, January 14, 2012
PLENTY CHILLY HERE DOWN HERE.....,
It is plenty chilly here on the Crystal Coast but that is a good thing..,because not only will it bring the Ducks down from the North, it will also bring the Bluefin Tuna down........,there are plenty of signs that they are heading our way.....,last week off Virginia Beach......,now even further south.....,there have been a few scouts caught here off of Cape Lookout in the past week or so.....,Big Country and I are getting rigged up for the Tag A Giant program.....,and hopefully will be starting to tag with Dr Barbara Block's great team led by Dr Andre Boustany next month......,the Big Rock will be here before you know it, and O Lucky Me is open for the tournament, so give Capt Rocky a call or let me know and I will put him in touch with you. Also, we are booking our Spring and Summer fishing charters, so give me a call and let's get you and your crew pencilled in.........,stay warm
Monday, January 09, 2012
JANUARY REPORT..........,
Yesterday a few boats headed offshore on a nice January 8th......,and the Gulf Stream waters are still nice and warm.......,although fishing in general was somewhat slow, at least one boat found some good bait and came in with a nice catch of Wahoo......,including a couple of 60 pounders.......,Captain Gene Ward of the Sea Witch and his crew were rewarded with some great fish to enjoy for supper last night and for many nights to come.......,great going Captain Gene.......,Sensation has been sitting at the dock with her bottom lip poked out for several weeks now, and her Captain along with Mate Big Country have had their bottom lips poked out too.......,sure wish you would give us a call and lift our spirits.......,and yours too !!!!......,252-725-5375 or sensationsportfishing@hotmail.com
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
PLENTY COLD DOWN HERE.......,
Wow is it ever cold outside here on the Crystal Coast this morning....,as I am sure that it is wherever you are too.......,but the good news is that by Friday and Saturday, the highs will be back in the 60s and with that mid 70 degree Gulf Stream water, it will be downright toasty offshore.....,and the Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna are out there waiting on us.....,and just as much fun to catch and tasty to eat as ever.....,Sensation is open all weekend and all of next week......,and she, along with Big Country and I are ready to get off there.....,so give me a call and let's go fishing soon, or at least let's get on the books for Springtime......,252-725-5375 or sensationsportfishing@hotmail.com....,
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
REFLECTING ON 2011.............,
At the end of 2011, I did not have the opportunity of a $4,000,000 Hawaii Christmas vacation, as was enjoyed by our President of Entitlement and his First Lady ....,and right in the face of the highest national deficit in history, record foreclosures, high unemployment, and record poverty.......,I just don't get it........,anyways, although not financially profitable, 2011 was an enjoyable year on the Great North Atlantic with many of my friends from Duke, Tag A Giant, CMAST, and my many friends from across the country who chose to fish with Big Country and I on the Sensation.....,and the fishing was good, from the beginning to the end.....,several tags with TAG in March, a few good Yellowfin Tuna days in the early Spring, great Gaffer Dolphin fishing in April/May, several Blue Marlin and White Marlin opportunities during the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, a good Duck's tournament, and Sensation's Grand Slam with Eli, Russ and Jason on the way home from the Hatteras Grand Slam Tournament...,and the spectacular Fall Wahoo fishing...,we are excited about the fishing opportunities in 2012 and look forward to having you on board..,THANKS FOR 2011 !!!!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
WAHOO'S SAY HAPPY NEW YEAR....,
We know they are out there....,and a couple of boats from the waterfront went off there to see.....,and were plenty rewarded for their efforts.....,still plenty of Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna.......,I was looking at my calendar and on January 1, 2011, Big Country and I took a family offshore and watched a 7 year old catch a 56 pound Wahoo while his 9 year old brother angled a 40 pounder....,that day netted us 5 Wahoo and 6 Blackfin......,and day before yesterday, the Impulse showed us that they are still there........,Sensation is taking bookings for Spring and Summer 2012.....,and we still have a couple of tournaments available...,so get your pals together and let's make 2012 a great one out on the Great North Atlantic.......,from my family to yours.....,our wish for you is a Happy, Healthy, and Blessed New Year !!!!!!!
Monday, December 26, 2011
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
My hope for you and yours is that you had a very Merry Christmas and that the year of 2012 will be a great one for all of us.......,and that we all will be able to get some good fishing in the new year.....,2012 should be an interesting year with hopefully major changes in our state and country's leadership that will get us back on the road to recovery....,which in turn will provide for more opportunities for folks to come to the Crystal Coast and enjoy our awesome fishery.....,I read Captain Jerry Dilworth's column in the Carteret Times and he knew of a few boats that have been to the Gulf Stream off of Cape Lookout in the past week or so...,and they were rewarded with catches of big Wahoo...,some in the 80 pound range, along with nice catches of Blackfin Tuna...,if you have a chance over the next little while, give me a call and let's get out there....,also, keep in mind that Sensation is booking the Spring fishing season so look at your calendar and let's get you down for a day or two.......,252-725-5375 or sensationsportfishing@hotmail.com
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