As the season wears on, we are finally seeing KING MACKEREL showing up on the beach! ........ Congratulations to STEWART BROWN (Selma, NC)-- 39 lb. 2 oz. KING MACKEREL .......... GARY JOHNSON (Morehead City, NC)-- 33 lb. 2 oz. KING MACKEREL .......... CHRIS GORDON (Stella, NC)-- 29 lb. 14 oz. KING MACKEREL ........... and STANLEY THORNTON (Coswell, NC)-- 6 oz. SPOT .......... BLUEFISH and CROAKERS with a few SPANISH MACKEREL were the catches for today during this slight cool off ......... DR BOGUS reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at 80* and we can only hope it stays here! ......... Next FRIDAY is JULY 4TH so it might be raining during the week but the amount is not that much...... We'll see; it changes quickly!........ Nice and sunny for Sunday and Monday....... COME ON DOWN! ........ MIKE STANLEY

It's hard to believe the first KING MACKEREL for the season is on one of the hottest days of the year! .......... Dr. Bogus reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at a pretty warm 81*! ........ Fishing has been seasonal with BLUEFISH, SPANISH MACKEREL, CROAKERS, and a few small SPOTS...... Congratulations to GARY JOHNSON (Morehead City, NC)-- 15 lb. 6 oz. KING MACKEREL ........... JASON KING (Long Island, VA)-- 1 lb. 1 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL .......... ABBY CENTERS (Maysville, NC)-- 4 oz. SPOT ......... ISAIAH GUESNO (Swansboro, NC)-- 3 oz. SPOT ........... and HOLDEN BULLOCK (Franklinton, NC)-- 3 oz. SPOT ........ We're approaching the JULY 4TH weekend; It's hard to believe we are almost at the half way point of the summer!....... Now it's time to knuckle down and make every day a KING MACKEREL day!........ The SPANISH are still popping on the beach, so keep that plug handy and COME ON DOWN! ........ Mike Stanley

The big weekend is past us and we're seeing a steady flow of people vacationing! ......... We are open 24 hours so don't let that slow you down! ......... Dr. Bogus is reporting the WATER TEMPERATURE at 75* which is a great temperature for the BLUEFISH, SEA MULLET, SPANISH MACKEREL, PUPPY DRUM, BLACK DRUM, and POMPANO we are seeing! ....... Congratulations to KATRENIA DUNN (Trenton, NC)-- 7 lb. 2 oz. PUPPY DRUM ......... JACOB LATHAM (Statesville, NC)-- 5 lb. 13 oz. BLACK DRUM ........... JEFF NEUGENT (Sparta, NC)-- 5 lb. 7 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL ... STEVEN CENTERS (Maysville, NC)-- 5 lb. 2 oz. PUPPY DRUM ......... . DON SHEFFIELD (Emerald Isle, NC)-- 3 lb. 1 oz. BLUE ........... ROBERT HOFFMAN (LaGrange, NC)-- 2 lb. 6 oz. BLUE ......... MICHAEL VERNON (Rocky Mount, NC)-- 1 lb. 7 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL ......... and LOGAN BROWN (Sparta, NC)-- BLUE & SPANISH ......... It's been a beautiful week so far but that may change by Thursday and Friday....... Showers are predicted toward the weekend but you know how the weather changes here in Eastern NC! ......... We're having a great summer so far....... Come on Down! .......... Mike Stanley

As we approach MEMORIAL DAY, let's reflect on all of those who have given their lives for this wonderful country. ......... Also, special thoughts for all of our active duty and veterans of all services. We appreciate all you do! .......... We've has an amazing weather weekend so far..... There was a short rain period this afternoon but all cleared out for the perfect day end! ........... Fishing has been good today with SPANISH MACKEREL, POMPANO, BLUEFISH, and SEA MULLET! ......... Congratulations to COREY FOSS (Ayden, NC)-- 2 lb. 13 oz. LADYFISH (it probably needed air brakes!) ........... DUSTIN NARQUZE (Cary, NC)-- 2 lb. 4 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL ........... JERRY SAUNDERS (Newport, NC)-- 15 oz. BLUEFISH ............ and BOWEN BATTEY (Tolland, CT)-- 14 oz. BLUEFISH ........... Dr. Bogus reported the WATER TEMPERATURE at 75* and steady! ............. Rain predicted late night tonight will move out mid-morning and have a cooler NE wind for MONDAY ......... Come on Down! ......... MIKE STANLEY

It's beginning to heat up here in Emerald Isle with temperatures approaching the upper 80's and WATER TEMPERATURE at 75* this morning (thanks Dr. BOGUS!) ....... FISHING is steady with LARGE BLUEFISH, SPANISH MACKEREL, SEA MULLET, GRAY TROUT, SPOTS and POMPANO! ......... Congratulations to TONY DECICCO (Jacksonville, NC)-- 21 lb. 13 oz. BARRACUDA ......... ONE LEG DAN (St. Albans, WV)-- 10 lb. 5 oz. HATTERAS BLUE .......... LOGAN WOODY (Burnsville, NC)-- 4 lb. 15 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL ........... DRAKE HOLLIDAY (Greenville, NC)-- 3 lb. 14 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL .......... KRIS KINGSBURG (New Bern, NC)-- 1 lb. 2 oz. GRAY TROUT .... and TONY DECICCO (Jacksonville, NC)-- 9 lb. 4 oz. HATTERAS BLUE ............ There was a great turnout for the weekend before MEMORIAL DAY and that is a good sign this season will be a big one! ......... It's time for a shift to KING MACKEREL, COBIA, and TARPON so keep an eye on our reports; they are catching them just south of us now! ........ COME ON DOWN! .......... MIKE STANLEY

The water is beginning to calm down now and we are seeing catches of BLUEFISH, SEA MULLET, SPANISH MACKEREL and CROAKERS! ........ Dr. Bogus reported the WATER TEMPERATURE at 73* this morning (thanks!). With a warm-up ahead this week, we need to be looking for that elusive COBIA! ....... Congratulations to BOBBY HOPKINS (Greenville, NC)-- 3 lb. 11 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL .......... AMIT PATEL (Peletier, NC)-- 2 lb. 5 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL ............ STEPHEN RAY (Jacksonville, NC)-- 2 lb. SPANISH MACKEREL ........... and PATRICK CONLEY (Creedmoor, NC)-- 8 oz. CROAKER .......... There is not a cloud in the sky this evening ........ It's a great time to just walk on the pier!........ SEE YOU SOON! ...... MIKE STANLEY