Bluefin on the beach in OBX
I’m sure most of you have seen by now, guys down in Kitty Hawk, and Janette’s pier are catching Bluefin from land, from the beach, from the pier, and from kayaks, so awesome to see! To us it looks like some of that warmer Gulf Stream water is leaking up north west, possibly causing the inshore waters to heat up a little faster, and possibly be warm enough that if the bait pushes in close up here, the bluefin could also follow it inshore and we could have a little spring bluefin window, but we will have to keep an eye on the water temps and see what the weather does over the next couple weeks. Striper are migrating, they’re starting to bite at the inlet, 50 bridge, as well as the back bays. Route 90 and Verrazano bridge both hold fish this time of year, and then natural structure is good too, we look for cuts in the marsh, depth changes, places where the water looks different or the current is moving really good. Black Drum are one of the first fish to make the run for the surf casters, and the bite has been off to a great start, lots of fish being caught with bait even one or two on artificial, sand fleas, crabs, and fish bites are always effective I’ve also heard some guys say clams work well, either way the bite is hot so if you want to catch one now is the time to do it. Flounder are also making their way into the our waters, a few have been caught here locally and they will start to show up in traditional spots like the Thorfare and the airport. The flounder seem to like the southern waters better this time of year though in my opinion down around Chincoteague and Wachapreague and those areas. The Red drum bite has been hot in VA Beach and I’m thinking we could start to see some of those being caught especially on the VA side. Speckled trout should also be entering the mix any day now with water temps staying close to 60 degrees or higher. Spring run is starting and it is awesome to see, we are pumped to get out and catch some fish! So many options to chose from this time of year! Bad Habit drops in the water soon and then we’ll be back out in the ocean searching for a rip, temp break, or signs of life! I”m sure everyones itching to get back out there it’s right around the corner! Tight lines and stay bent!
