Flounder on the Outer Banks: Surf & Inlet Fishing Guide
How to catch flounder on the Outer Banks: the best live and strip baits, the Carolina rig, when and where to fish, and how to set the hook on a flatfish.
Carolina Rig for Surf Fishing: How to Tie It (OBX Setup)
Last updated: May 2026. The Carolina rig is the most-used surf fishing rig on the Outer Banks for a reason: it lets bait move naturally on the bottom while keeping your weight pinned in the sand. If you’re new to OBX surf fishing, this is the first rig to learn — before the fish finder…
Surf Fishing Rigs for the Outer Banks: The Five You Actually Need
Fish-finder, double-drop, hi-lo, fireball, and the pompano rig. What they look like, what they catch, and when to use each one.
