We are currently on vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our house that we rented is about half way between Nags Head and Hatteras. These beaches are the prettiest I've ever visited. They are as natural as any beach I know of. Large dunes, covered with sea oats and cedars, miles and miles of unspoiled beaches and maritime forests. It has been a good trip.
I came hoping that the fishing would be as good as I've always read about. Unfortunately it has proven to be quite a challenge. So far, I've caught 5 small croakers, 1 flounder, and two dog fish. That's it. None of the big reds, or small ones for that matter. No trout, no Spanish mackerel. Nothing but 8" croakers.
I'll try again tomorrow......Before coming I built a beach cart to haul all my gear to the beach. It has worked well with a few adjustments needed. First I need wider tires, mine are too narrow and sink in the thick soft sand. Second, we need better access to the beach, while a lot of beaches here allow for driving directly onto the beach, you definitely need four wheel drive to get there. Today we went towards Avon to another beach, It took me 20 minutes to haul all our stuff out there, the cart kept sinking in the sand, on the way back, I made two trips, hauling the cooler and fishing seat and then going back for the cart......it was alot of work. Especially since I didn't even get a bite......this evening we went to our beach in Salvo, I left the cart and carried only one rod and the fishing seat/bait bucket. and I caught 4 croaker.
Al in all its been a good week. We spent yesterday sight seeing, we visited the Hatteras Light house, and rode a ferry to Ocrakoke Island and saw that light house. the whole day was interesting and enjoyable. I am looking forward to the next few days.......I would highly recommend the outer Banks to anyone who, like us, tries to avoid the commercialism of other beaches. It is a great family vacation spot.
More to come......
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