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A shark fishing trip reveals an unexpected commonality between two anglers

Fishing Joy Crist -
Dan Rothermel has been a celebrity of sorts since he was part of a local team that reeled in a nearly 13-foot great white...
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Avon Fishing Pier reopens for the 2025 season on May 1

Fishing Joy Crist -
The Avon Fishing Pier will open for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 a.m. Starting on Thursday, the pier will be open...
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Blackfin tuna catches close to shore are creating a buzz

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Hatteras Island is currently experiencing an unusual event in fishing: blackfin tuna being caught just off the beach, with several small, inshore boats bringing...
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For the first time, Rodanthe Pier will host the Annual Fishing Jamboree for disabled veterans

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For the first time in the event's history, the Rodanthe Fishing Pier will host the annual Disabled Veteran/Wounded Warrior Fishing Jamboree on May 10,...
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Division of Marine Fisheries urges fishermen to complete license/permit renewals early

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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will begin renewing commercial fishing, seafood dealer and for-hire licenses and permits on...
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Recreational and commercial Spotted Seatrout cold stun harvest closure extended from June 15 to June 30

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The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has extended the Spotted Seatrout cold stun harvest closure through June 30, in accordance...
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Satellite tracking study aims to unlock more red drum secrets

Fishing Trista Talton -
From CoastalReview.org A pilot study tracking a popular saltwater fish was not expected to yield as much information as it did in its first year. When...
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Rodanthe Pier will open for the 2025 season on April 5

Fishing Joy Crist -
After a winter of various repairs and updates, the Rodanthe Fishing Pier will reopen for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 5, at 7:00...
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