Archive for November 27, 2011
Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks
Thanksgiving Day on the Outer Banks always brings out the best of our town. The towns are alive with both locals and visitors busy shopping and just enjoying the area. Many the houses are full of family, friends and much good will. Our home was equally busy – our family arrived on Wednesday evening and stayed several days. The weather was beautiful this year. The mornings were a little nippy, but the afternoon temps rose into the 70’s each day. With bright sunshine and warm temps, you could not ask for a better environment.
We fished once on Saturday afternoon but were met with continuing stiff winds and rough surf. Since last week’s blow, fishing had slowed to almost zero. It didn’t help that the water temperatures are continuing to drop. The ocean temps now fluctuate between mid to upper fifties.
Many anglers were out each weekend day on the bridges, piers and up and down the surf. It seemed they were looking for that “after turkey day” seafood dinner. But unfortunately, none was to be had.
It is predicted that weather should improve over the next several days so there is still anticipation that the trout will remain here for a couple more weeks. No news yet on the big blues or ocean rockfish. Anglers are still catching plenty of stripe bass in the sound especially around the Wright Memorial and Mann’s Harbor Bridges. Eels are the bait of choice.
One point of bad news is that three of our fishing piers close today for the season. You can still find your way on the piers if the doors are open but the basically tackle shops are closed. Kitty Hawk and Jennette’s piers are still open but only Jennette’s has regular winter hours.
Hopefully, I will have better news on fishing in the next blog entry.
Until next time, Tightlines
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