Emerald Isle Water Temperatures for November 2014

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Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a high of 66 to a low of 54-degrees with an  average of 60.2, (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound (red squares) had a high of 64 and a low of 44-degrees with an average of 54.9-degrees. November was a cooling off month.  

Fishing from the Top Down

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Fishing the surf and pier and backwaters with artificial baits, from the Top Down by Dr. Bogus While fishing the surf or from a pier or in a boat you can “scout” around looking for fish, but remember the fish don’t only distribute themselves (feeding or traveling) horizontally (laterally)  from place-to-place but also vertically within… Read more »

Suspending baits by Dr. Bogus

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Mediocre Trout Fishermen, listen-up I was at a meeting of the Saltwater Light Tackle Fishing Club where Don Willis (Custom Marine Fabrication, New Bern) was the guest speaker talking about new fishing tackle and gear he saw at the recent Henry’s show in Raleigh. He showed us some cool stuff, and also made an observation… Read more »

Bobbers, corks, and floats, not just for kids anymore!!

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    Bobbers, corks, and floats, not just for kids anymore!! By Dr. Bogus Remember that big round red and white bobber that used to be a staple in you tackle box as a kid? You would float night crawlers down the creek and watch the red and white plastic bobber bob up and-down as… Read more »

Emerald Isle Water Temperatures for October 2014

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Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a Low of 68 to a high of 78-degrees with an  average of 73.0, (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound (red squares) had a low of 63 and a high of 78-degrees with an average of 70.6-degrees. October. was a cooling off month.  

Mullet blow on Bogue Banks (1999-2016)

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Dates for the first mullet blow of the season on Bogue Banks  since 1999. Average date is August 30, average surf temperature is 81-degrees. 9/1/1999, 9/6/2000, 8/25/2001, 9/1/2002, 9/6/2003, 8/24/2004, 8/26/2005, 9/2/2006, 8/29/2007, 9/1/2008, 9/1/2009, 8/28/2010, 9/2/2011, 8/25/2012, 8/25/2013, 8/26/14, 8/25/15, 8/30/16  

Panko and Parmesan encrusted Mahi Mahi (WORB)

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Panko and Parmesan encrusted Mahi Mahi Compliments THE WHITE OAK RIVER BISTRO Swansboro, NC Ingredients: 6 to 8 ounce skinless, boneless Mahi steaks 2 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 cup shredded parmesan cheese ½ cup buttermilk Seasoned flour for dredging (Old Bay, salt, pepper)   Method: Dredge filets in seasoned flour. Dip in Buttermilk and… Read more »