On the final day of the Pirates Cove Tournament the Pelican ranked in the top 10 with 4 whites and a sail. A good day of fishing none the less. Thanks to John, Brian, Nick and Lee for the effort and let’s hope for better luck next year. Meanwhile Summer did well on the red […]
With no storminess in the short term forecast the home stretch looks good weatherwise. Of the 61 boats registered 48 fished in the Pirates Cove Tournament today. The Pelican managed a Blue Marlin and 3 out of 4 White’s. They need a really BIG day tomorrow. From the really cool photo department check out this […]
A nice day for the Pelican’s to make it on the scoreboard. Light winds with a northerly component and seas +/-2 feet made for a pleasant day to fish on day 2 of the 28th year of the Pirates Cove event. With Jeff and the Obsession off to a grand start the Pelican, Captain Bracher […]
Captain Bracher chose to take his lay day today as his A team prepares for the Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament. So what do you do on a lay day? You go fishing. John Bailey, Brian Light and Nick Morris are in the cockpit for the Pelican this week and caught 1 out of 3 White […]
A HUGE congratulations to all the ladies that fished to support the Alice Kelly Memorial Billfish Tournament yesterday. We fished to support the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group and appreciate all they contribute to fighting cancer on the Outer Banks! This is a tournament I don’t miss and a platform for me to be able to compete […]
Light NE wind and calm seas. The conditions where perfect for a nice ride out to the Marlin fishing area. The Pelican and a few other boats from the fleet made the trip and where rewarded with a good day. Arch found 6 Whites and caught 4 of them. They also put a 30 pound […]
The Pelican ran to the northeast today with fly rods at the ready. Well almost. A good number of White’s have shown up and a few other boats from the fleet also joined in the hunt. Arch managed to find at least a dozen lookers. Out of the those a couple even acted aggressive. But […]
We support and encourage this practice! The Pelican and crew ran to the northeast again today and found a hungry bunch of White Marlin. They caught 4 of the 8 raised and missed a sail.
The second day of fly fishing on the Pelican started out strong. We raised a White within 15 minutes of lines out! That was it for the day. The rest of the fleet picked at the tuna and also raised a billfish or two. The lull in the action may very well change with the approaching cool front. For some instant […]
As most of you know catching a billfish on a fly requires significant skill and a bit of luck. Dragging teasers to raise one is difficult enough. Presenting the fly as soon as you pull the lure away, out of gear, is equally challenging. Especially when it’s breezy SW and the fish are not cooperating. […]
