Emerald Isle Water Temperatures for February 2015

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Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a high of 50 to a low of 40-degrees with an  frigid average of 45.3, (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound (red squares) had a high of 52 and a low of 34-degrees with an average of 42.0-degrees. Very cold for even February.  

Oysters Rockefeller, White Oak River Bistro

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Oysters Rockefeller (Gene Heath, www.WhiteOakRiverBistro.com, 910.326.1696) INGREDIENTS: 12 oysters cleaned and shucked on half shell ½ cup diced small green pepper ½ cup diced small red pepper ½  cup diced small white onion 3 cup bread crumbs 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 cups hollandaise sauce 2 cups cooked chopped… Read more »

Clams Casino, White Oak River Bistro

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Clams Casino (Gene Heath, www.WhiteOakRiverBistro.com, 910.326.1696) INGREDIENTS: 12 middle necks or Top neck clams on the half shell Small diced green pepper Small diced red pepper Small diced white onion 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped cooked bacon ½ cup chopped parsley Provolone cheese… Read more »

Emerald Isle Water Temperatures for Jaunary 2015

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Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a high of 57 to a low of 47-degrees with an  average of 51.0, (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound (red squares) had a high of 57 and a low of 35-degrees with an average of 47.0-degrees. January as usual was a cooling off month. Temperature in Deer Creek was 44,… Read more »

Myths, Misnomers and Outright Lies

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Fishing Myths, Misconceptions and Downright Lies: By Dr. Bogus             There is much fishing folklore out there based on rancorous rumor, personal bias, and indeed even some “bogus” misconceptions which have been passed down from generation to generation. Here are a few that are often heard and can use a little good-hearted debunking. Pinfish, a.k.a…. Read more »

Fisheries commission approves 18 Coastal Recreational Fishing License grants

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Fisheries commission approves 18 Coastal Recreational Fishing License grants MOREHEAD CITY – Revenues from the N.C. Coastal Recreational Fishing License will pay $1.5 million in the coming year toward projects to help provide coastal fishing access and fisheries and habitat research. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission approved 18 grants, totaling $1,551,613, for the 2015 cycle…. Read more »

Emerald Isle Water Temperatures for December 2014

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Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a high of 57 to a low of 50-degrees with an  average of 54.1, (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound (red squares) had a high of 59 and a low of 44-degrees with an average of 51.8-degrees. December was a cooling off month.  

Anglers’ New Year’s Resolutions: I reslove…

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New Year’s Angling Resolutions for 2015. As we rapidly approach the New Year on January 1. 2015, or if you are a procrastinator , the Lunar New Year 4712, Year of the Goat, on February 19, 2015, I would like to make some suggestions to make this year of angling that is more fish friendly,… Read more »