[captmikestarrett]

The drive down was nice as we stopped for the flight of beer at the Weeping Radish. As we drove by the sand dunes of Kitty Hawk the sky was all red and flush.

We checked into our room and about an hour later some guy starts banging on our door about parking in his spot.
My buddy Steve stopped by for the weekend and what a surprise it was to see him. His wife was just at our house and kept the trip a secret.


Next day I hit the beach at the hotel after sunrise.

We headed to Buxton Point and decided not to brave the tide and run out there. Went down to south beach instead and landed 40 some blues and few sea mullet.

Every one took a nap and I shucked some oysters and enjoyed some nice bourbon.

First day and first cast of 2017...
Had on one huge red fish, it shook the hook in the last roll after a 20 minute fight just dawn. I was all alone and was sick for not getting a pic.
My buddy Steve showed up and it was one big shark after another. Lost 12 plus rigs before landing one.

Later we went down to the airport ramp and landed one nice shark. Moved again down to Nags Head Ramp and the rain came in. Landed three puppy drum and few sea mullet. The little drums where about 17 inches each.

Drove home in the driving rain.

Great trip with a very fun crew.

Capt Mike

 

[andypat]

That was good. Nice way to start the year. Did you stay in that beach house?

 

[phillyguy]

Nice report, thanks. Looks like a good time was had by all.:fishing::beer:=

 

[fishiker]

Fresh shucked oysters, good friends, and good bourbon.........any fish were just a bonus. Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[Papa-T]

Good report. Great way to start the new year. Thanks for sharing.

 

[surffshr]

nice report-- thanks

 

[George Gravier]

awesome report

 

[Hikes run]

Good stuff! I've fished that exact spot more than once as well as off the deck in the background. We usually stay at the motel 3 or 4 times a year but now that we have a second four-legged fur baby we can't stay there anymore. Really kinda bummed about it actually.

I just looked at the date on your photo when you were behind the motels. We were just a couple miles south of you on the point that same day! Garbos were tearing us up too. Hooked up on 7 and got two on the beach.

 

[Byron/pa]

Thanks for he report and pictures .... brightened my cold day..

 

[abass105]

Great report. Thanks for sharing. Wish I was there.

 

[Drumdum]

Great report,excellent pics,and looks like a great time to me.......