With the weather forecast calling for rain, my charter decided to reschedule there trip for a dry day. Around eleven, the sky cleared and the wind fell out, so I told my seven year old to dress warm and we were off. Once we got outside the inlet, the ocean was flat clam. We only had a few hour to fish, so I put the hammer down and we were flying along at 55mph headed toward Corolla. Once we arrived in the area, you could try where the fish were, by the thousands of Gannets diving in the water. I drop two lines in the water and no sooner than I set the drag, both of them starting singing. After 45 minutes of that, my son was wore out and took a breather. I couldn't keep up with to lines, so both of them came in and I went to jigging. I couldn't believe it, but I caught bigger fish this way using smaller lures. I'd have to argue with the person that said, bigger bait, bigger fish. I was using 3oz bucktails and catching 35lb plus fish. My son got back into the action when the old man pulled in the first big one. We ended the day with them still biting and our two biggest fish at 37lbs and 46lbs, citations for the both of us. You don't get many days that nice. Next time you guys might not let a little rain ruin a good day of fishing.

Tight lines, Ray

Fish Species: Striped Bass
Bait Used: Bucktail
Tackle Used: Pflueger Contender rod & reel combo
Method Used: Jigging
Water Depth: 50
Water Temperature: 49
Wind Direction: West
Wind Speed: 5-15
37 & 46lb Striper
37 & 46lb Striper


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About The Author: Captain Raymond Pugh

Company: Fin-Nagle Fishing Charters

Area Reporting: Outerbanks North Carolina

Bio: Capt. Ray was born in Currituck, just a stone throw from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Growing up, he fished the area with his father and grandfather who were both hunting and fishing guides. His father even took the governor of North Carolina fishing and has a plaque proclaiming him a Tarheel. Fishing both fresh and saltwater, Ray has acquired a special knowledge and a few tricks that helps him to excel at his craft.

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