Outer Banks Trip 2012

"Clicking on the pictures makes them bigger"

Donna and I took our vacation this year in the

OuterBanks again, "Pre" Summer Rush.

When we got there however the weather was a bit off. 

The waves were crashing pretty good.

We stayed indoors that evening but shared the

traditional vacation Spirits via Cabo Wabo.

The next morning we woke up to breaking sun, so

I grabbed the rod, and tied on some bait.

Catching a fish from a beach has become a bucket-list item

which has long denied me however.

 

Just as I was putting my rods away Donna came out with some

towels, and another fellow started casting some bait.  As my

luck usually proves, he caught some fish. Croakers, spot,

sting-rays, and even a blow fish.

He was using the same bait I was.

 

We in the meantime kicked back, and I even built a sand castle...........

And here is an old Indian trick on keeping beers chilled.

That night I finally caught my first fish off the beach.

A tasty lil' croaker.

 

 The next morning the fog rolled in so I hit the beach again with no luck.

We drove under a bridge where i heard there was some decent

pier fishing and caught some croakers, and crabs.  Most of the 

crabs were too small but we did manage a few.  

Donna had fun, and even baits her own hook.

 

We decided we would rent a skiff one day on the bayside

and try our luck.  We caught a few speckled trout, and some

croakers but no keeper crabs. Donna had fun, and thats all

that matters. That night we cooked up our combined catch's.

We had considered heading down to Hatteres or up to Corolla to

drive on the beach and sit in chairs for the day, but new this year 

there a 7 day permit is $ 50.00.

Forget that, I've done it before, no big deal.

All in all it was a relaxing vacation and time well spent.

Looking forward to going back again.