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Still Waiting for My Turn

January 8, 2011 at 10:34 am Leave a comment

The 2010 fall Outer Banks Rockfish season has been outstanding. It’s been over four years since we have had a year like this!!

It seems every day we hear of another citation fish being caught. Only problem is that they are a mile or more off the beach. Most surf fisherman can only watch and wait. Boaters are having a field day.

Water Temperatures are still hovering around upper 30’s. We need mid 40’s to bring the big fish within casting range.

When fishing for the Big Rockfish, use a stout 8′ rod , 17 pound test and any shiny spoon, Hopkins or lure that you can cast and retrieve. They are vicious feeders and when they are here, they go after any thing that moves.

Good luck and keep you equipment close. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a banner Rockfish year for the surf fisherman, too.

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