1-6th hatteras obx fishing

[tyler223]

im going to be in hatteras for the first through the 6th .... i was just wondering what i should bring down as far as gear goes? ... also whats hitting right now? oh and im bringing my kayak.... does anybody have any tips for that down at the outter banks? i also want to go on a party boat sometime when im down there too .... anybody have any ideas? lol
thanks

[Dogfish Daze]

Pompano and sea mullet are biting now. Big pompano were showing up this past weekend. Won't need the heavy tackle you do in the spring and fall unless you go looking for a cobia and there still are some puppy drum around. Flounder are around too. Spinning rods and Gulps will work well in the surf and the sound for them. You didn't say where you were going to be on Hatteras. Beach access all along the island but so much now is governed by the bird closures. Best bet is to stop at the local tackle shops for advice and current information on beach access. Normally good kayak fishing on the sound side but I can't help you much there. My time is spent on the beach. Good luck. Enjoy your trip.

[tyler223]

thabks for the quick reply..... so i wont need the heavy stuff? awesome! haha im going to bribg a medium conventional and a light spinner hopefully the flounder fishing is good when i get there 1 quick question...... are pompano edible ... like im sure you CAN eat them but are they good?

[Dogfish Daze]

Pompano are some of finest eating fish out there. The tackle shops all have pre-rigged sets ups with smaller hooks. Use shirmp or sand fleas.