OI 5/22

[obxfish]

Fished Fri, started and stayed around 535 line in about 130 feet of water on the change and a bit deeper in 76 degree water. Non stop big gaffer dolphin. couldnt get all our lines in the water for first hour without getting bit. Southeast wind, a little bumpy, grass very scattered, fish couldnt care less. One of our best baits was was a squid chain of about 6" squid with a 7" Uncle Josh pork rind on the hook squid. Caught as well if not better than ballyhoos, and the fish cant tear the porkrind off! At the end, even caught a sailfish on the porkrind rig, although he was foul hooked. Now is the time to fish if you want to catch dolphin! if you dont have a boat to go, charter a boat, you will have nonstop action. I heard dolphin are all up and down the line, so no need to crowd into one spot.

[Kayak fisherman]

I'm going.

[crabby and son]

We are headed down on June 8 and hope the gaffers are still abundant but also looking for some nice yellow fin........Any thoughts?..............Gary

[Sea-Ya]

Thanks for the report.
Your killing me.I'm at work this weekend.
I plan on trailering to Kitty Hawk next Thur. for TWO WEEKS.Can't wait.:clap::clapping2::cool2:

[obxfish]

We are headed down on June 8 and hope the gaffers are still abundant but also looking for some nice yellow fin........Any thoughts?..............Gary

We didnt even try for tuna, having too much fun with the gaffers. I think the charter boats went deeper and some caught some nice big eyes along with the gaffers, I believe north of where I was, but honestly i would much rather be alone wearing out the dolphin than in a crowd of charter boats. Tunas best on a Northeast wind, but it will be rougher. I bet the gaffers will still be around in a couple of weeks and you will have a blast. Cobia should be here too.

[crabby and son]

obxfish, thank you fore your response. Gaffers would be great but would like some fresh tuna! Just tired of the bay fishing and need a fathom fix:thumbup:.............Gary

[HIT N RUN]

Another great shallow report. Gotta stop passing up the inside changes when it's a 3 day strech of calm seas with pretty water pushed in.

Thanks for the report.:thumbup:

[Fishboy OV8]

These gaffers will be around a good long while the way the Labrador currents are still strong...... stacking up like cord wood