What Is Surf Fishing? A Beginner Guide (Outer Banks Edition)
What surf fishing is, how it works, what gear and license you need, what you can catch, and how to start on the Outer Banks.
Surf Fishing Knots for the Outer Banks: The 4 You Actually Need
The four fishing knots that matter for OBX surf fishing — the palomar, improved clinch, double uni, and dropper loop — and how to tie each one.
Fish Finder Rig: The OBX Surf Fisherman’s Go-To
Last updated: May 2026. The fish finder rig is the workhorse of Outer Banks surf fishing. If you’ve watched anyone catch a red drum off Cape Point or a citation drum in the wash at Avon, odds are it was on some version of this rig. It’s simple, it holds in rough surf, and it…
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…
Outer Banks Surf Fishing Tips for Beginners
A no-nonsense starting guide for your first day on the OBX surf — what to buy, where to go, what to tie on, and how to not lose all your tackle in the first hour.
Surf Fishing at Night on the Outer Banks
Big drum, big sharks, fewer people. The case for night fishing the OBX surf — gear, safety, and what to expect.
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.
