ORV Ramp 4 (Coquina Beach): Access, Fishing, and What to Expect
ORV Ramp 4 (Coquina Beach, Bodie Island): typical species, access, and the local read.
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 Bait: What Actually Works
Bloodworms vs. Fishbites vs. fresh-cut vs. live mullet vs. sand fleas. The honest take on what to put on a hook and where to buy it fresh.
Rodanthe Pier Fishing Guide: Hatteras Island’s Surf Veteran
Hours, what’s biting, where to park, what to bring. The honest guide to fishing Rodanthe Pier on Hatteras Island.
Avalon Pier Fishing Guide: Kill Devil Hills’ Working Pier
Hours, what’s biting, where to park, what to bring. The honest guide to fishing Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills.
Nags Head Pier Fishing Guide: The Wooden Original
Hours, what’s biting, where to park, what to bring. The honest guide to fishing Nags Head Pier.
Avon Pier Fishing Guide: The Hatteras Big-Fish Pier
Hours, what’s biting, where to park, what to bring. The honest guide to fishing Avon Pier on Hatteras Island.
Outer Banks Fishing Piers: The Complete Guide
Every pier from Avalon down to Avon: which ones are still standing, which fish best, which charge what, and which are worth your dollar.
Jennette’s Pier Fishing Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Hours, prices, what’s biting, where to park, what to bring. The full guide to fishing the OBX’s flagship pier — and what nobody tells you.
