Gulf Stream

Winter on the North Carolina coast often means cold air, short days, and fewer boats at the dock. But offshore, the story is very different. Out in the Gulf Stream, the water is still warm, active, and absolutely capable of producing wahoo all winter long. The challenge isn’t whether the fish are there — it’s… READ MORE

One of the best, yet hardest parts of fishing offshore is the fact that there are so many options. Best because you have options, and hardest because you can end up not doing any one type well because you’re trying to do too many. What you need is a game plan! Plan A is the… READ MORE

Why do all those marlin seem to be window shopping? Few things are as frustrating—excruciating, even—as marlin that appear in the spread but refuse to eat. Whites are particularly guilty, sometimes going from one offering to the next and checking out every bait in a spread before turning tail and disappearing without ever making an… READ MORE

The definition of “peak anticipation” is the excited squawking of shearwaters and terns as they dip and dive above the water’s surface, where below lurks one of the fastest, sleekest predators in the ocean. Watching the birds get closer as the squawking gets louder, followed by human exclamations of excitement as a frothing explosion erupts… READ MORE

Inshore anglers consider tides and currents a critical factor, but offshore anglers often miss the boat. Fact: We know that currents have a huge impact on how and when fish feed. Another fact: few offshore anglers take currents into account. This is especially surprising since inshore anglers often have their current considerations honed to fine… READ MORE