Last October, I participated in the 71st Annual Nags Head Surf Fishing Club’s (NHSFC) Invitational Tournament, alongside club president Dave Masters. During those wild two days of competitive fishing, I learned about another long-standing Outer Banks fishing tradition, the Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament, a catch-and-release event for kids ages 4 to 16. Fast […]
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With four Outer Banks surf fishing tournaments under my belt in just 12 months, I can say with certainty that this sport is not for the faint of heart. Don’t get me wrong, it’s exciting, and I have no intention of stopping until the wheels fall off. But last week’s event on Cape Hatteras National […]
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Just over a week ago, I received a text message that read: “Do you want to fish next week’s tournament with the Sandbar Anglers? The dates are October 4 – 6. We fish Thursday and Friday.” Without hesitation, I replied, “I’d love to!” Since my last surf fishing tournament in May – where our team […]
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The Adventure Begins After strategically packing a two-door Jeep Wrangler with fishing gear for me and my fishing buddy, Kathryne (Kat) Buckley, we began our trek to Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry, an hour-and-a-half journey. Directed to Lane 8, we watched as cars, panel trucks, motorcycles, and RVs disembarked and embarked. While waiting our turn, we enjoy friendly […]
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When my husband John and I retired to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, something unexpected happened. I became hooked on surf fishing. Whether casting into crashing waves or calm waters, the anticipation of catching fish was addictive. I watched John for years, as he gathered his gear and headed to the beach; sometimes I’d […]
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