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Entries from May 2008

If It’s Pink, My Name Is On It

May 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I’m sure you have realized by now that I love the color pink. With that said, I’m always looking for fishing gear (and anything outdoorsy) that is pink or purple.
This weekend Justin found a rod holder that is the perfect color pink. They only had one left so he had to buy it for [...]

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Tags: New Tackle

Top That Off with a Chopper Blue

May 28th, 2008 · No Comments

…or a chomper blue as Justin calls them.
This past weekend (Memorial Day weekend) Justin’s Dad came up to hang out and do some fishing. Unfortunately Saturday was pretty crappy and we just drove around and watched TV.
But Sunday promised to be sunny and warm so we got up fairly early and headed down to [...]

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Tags: Surf Fishing at Fort Fisher

There Is Hope for Yaupon Pier

May 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

After several months, the state of North Carolina has awarded the town of Oak Island a $500,000 grant to put toward purchasing the Yaupon Pier.
How exciting?!?!
The town is required to match the $500,000 grant.
Oak Island Mayor Johnie Vereen says the council has to vote before making any offer to the bank.
Looking for more? Here’s [...]

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Tags: North Carolina Fishing News

Fishing: A Year in Recap

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

A wide range of fishing pictures from the last year.

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Tags: Uncategorized

Wind Whipped and Fishless

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Justin and I spent most of the day at Ocean Crest Pier this past Sunday. We knew before we stepped on the pier that it would be windy…but we had no idea. It was chilly, super windy and pretty much overcast the whole day.
You can usually get an idea of how the fishing will be [...]

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Tags: Fishing Ocean Crest Pier