This my 25th annual pilgrimage to Outer Banks of North Kackalackly was shorter than I would have liked. And oddly it is same every year, even when I spent a week down fishing and cleansing my soul. Some how the salty surf seems to remove the impending doom of the Holidays and transform me into a more understanding patient soul.

Ida did a lot of damage to my land between the sea. My OBX is missing allot of beach. My pics will tell the story. BTW all I caught was doggies.. But it really does not matter.. This is the best place on earth.. A SHARP CONTRAST BETWEEN RUGGED AND EASY..

PS my new best friend is named George.













25 years,,,,,OK the first time down I got into 17lb bluefish for two whole days.. I honestly thought it was always like this..idiot..

I went 7years with only a few Chinese flounder so I know patience..

Capt Mike