The charter boat Pelican’s port of call is Oregon Inlet Fishing Center located within one mile of Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina. This area offshore of the East coast of the United States is considered one of the most productive, year round, blue water fisheries world wide. Close access to offshore waters and the Gulf Stream allow charter boats, commercial and recreational fisherman a year round angling bonanza. Located on the north end or entrance to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Park the area is also renowned for its inshore water and beach/surf fishing access.
Thanks to the huge expanse and warmth of the shallow waters of Pamlico Sound bait fish and or fry of all types inhabit the back water. All seasons offer fishing of some sort. In the spring of the year schools of Red Drum, Striped Bass, Bluefish migrate north passing close to the 200 + miles of beach which make up much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. As temperatures warm in the Spring and Summer the action picks up off shore as the blue water of the Gulf Stream creeps in within miles of the OBX inlet’s at Cape Hatteras and Oregon Inlet. Atlantic Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Atlantic Sailfish, Wahoo, Dolphin Fish, Yellow Fin and Big Eye Tuna show up in good numbers this time of year. Cobia are seen and caught within sight of the beaches in the summer. Red Drum, Striped Bass and Bluefish along with a host of other species migrate south in the fall and early winter. Blue Fin Tuna show up off shore in mid winter.
Captain Arch Brach Bracher has fished this area for over 3 decades. Growing up in Northern Florida and then nearby Virginia Beach it did not take long for his brother Captain Pat Bracher and him to recognize where the real fishing action was. As a mate for an offshore charter boat out of Rudy Inlet, Arch really began to cut his teeth deep sea fishing after joining up with Chip Schaffer on the Temptress in the 80’s. Then, with the purchase of his first Pelican in 1990 (a 50 foot Sheldon Midget built boat) he began his owner/captain career becoming one of the most successful sports fishing captains in and around the Gulf Stream.
In 2000, Capt. Arch Bracher had a 56 foot, Paul Mann sport fisher custom built and the second and current Pelican saga began. Arch is a dedicated angler, captain and conservationist who will choose first to release anything hooked should conditions allow. He also actively participates in tagging programs for billfish and drum. Arch, the Pelican, crew and guests are consistent tournament winners with a key illustration being his winning of The Master’s Sailfish Tournament in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 and the 2006 Pirate’s Cove Tournament. In addition, he is consistently at the top of the annual billfish count at his port of call, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, while at the wheel of the “Pelican”.
Recorded achievements include:
2009: Placed 2nd in the Pirate’s Cove Tournament
2006: Winner of the Pirate’s Cove Tournament
Winner Alice Kelley’s Ladies only Billfish Tournament
2005: Winner of Master’s Sailfish Tournament
2004: Placed 2nd in the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the first Annual Carolina Boat Builder’s Billfish Tournament
Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
2003: Winner of the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
2002: Winner of Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Placed 2nd Alice Kelley’s Ladies only Billfish Tournament
Winner of the Alison Billfish Tournament
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
2001: Winner of Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
Placed 2nd in the IWFA Ladies’ Sailfish Tournament
2000: The current “Pelican”, a custom built Paul Mann 56’ sports fisherman, delivered April 15th
Placed 2nd in the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
1999: Placed 2nd in the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
1998: Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Placed 3rd in the Alice Kelly’s Ladies Billfish Tournament
1997: Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
1996: Winner of the Alice Kelly’s Ladies Billfish Tournament
Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Winner of the Red Cross Sailfish Tournament
1994: Winner of the Pirate’s Cove Tournament
Winner of the Alice Kelly’s Ladies Billfish Tournament
1992: Oregon Inlet Fishing Center Captain of the Year
1990: First year as owner/operator of the first Pelican at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
The Tuna bite has begun
Captain Bracher had Joe, Connie and 9 year old Wes Kaylor on board the Pelican today. The weather and seas where calm enough to make the 30+ mile run a pleasant one and the tuna ended up cooperating. Wes helped his parents landed 7 nice yellow fins, a dolphin fish and several black fins !
A Pelican Dozen!
Pelican had a great day today, great weather and calm seas today. Pelican landed seven blackfin tuna and yellow fin tuna weighing in at 50-77lbs. Debbie catching the 77lb Yellowfin. Great Job Debbie! A great start to our tuna season.
Tuna season approaching
Pelican is hoping for a few more shots at the marlin and looking forward to October and November for another great Tuna season. We’ve had great signs already with citation tuna being caught.
Whites and Dolphin Fish
Yesterday, Pelican headed in search of the White Marlin, Picked up two whites and five dolphin. Battling weather this week, at the dock today.
Pelican Docked today
Due to weather we weren’t able to get out, water looks good for tomorrow if we can get out, 50/50% chance, hoping the weather cooporates.
Pelican Mixer
The day started out fairly calm and gave way to northeast winds moving in. Pelican had a great day with Five Yellowfin Tuna, one Wahoo, One Sailfish, Ten Blackfin Tuna.
Pelican has another great Marlin catch
We had a wonderful day with friends, made the trip north and was well worth it. Caught nine out of seventeen whites. Great day!
Pelican Bills and meat
The Pelican has had two fantastic days! Yesterday Pelican raised seven and had five bites, released four white marlin, today, very active with an excellent catch of 6 -70lb class yellowfin tuna and eleven blackfin. Looking for whites tomorrow!
Captain Arch Bracher
The charter boat Pelican’s port of call is Oregon Inlet Fishing Center located within one mile of Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina. This area offshore of the East coast of the United States is considered one of the most productive, year round, blue water fisheries world wide. Close access to offshore waters and the Gulf Stream allow charter boats, commercial and recreational fisherman a year round angling bonanza. Located on the north end or entrance to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Park the area is also renowned for its inshore water and beach/surf fishing access.
Thanks to the huge expanse and warmth of the shallow waters of Pamlico Sound bait fish and or fry of all types inhabit the back water. All seasons offer fishing of some sort. In the spring of the year schools of Red Drum, Striped Bass, Bluefish migrate north passing close to the 200 + miles of beach which make up much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. As temperatures warm in the Spring and Summer the action picks up off shore as the blue water of the Gulf Stream creeps in within miles of the OBX inlet’s at Cape Hatteras and Oregon Inlet. Atlantic Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Atlantic Sailfish, Wahoo, Dolphin Fish, Yellow Fin and Big Eye Tuna show up in good numbers this time of year. Cobia are seen and caught within sight of the beaches in the summer. Red Drum, Striped Bass and Bluefish along with a host of other species migrate south in the fall and early winter. Blue Fin Tuna show up off shore in mid winter.
Captain Arch Brach Bracher has fished this area for over 3 decades. Growing up in Northern Florida and then nearby Virginia Beach it did not take long for his brother Captain Pat Bracher and him to recognize where the real fishing action was. As a mate for an offshore charter boat out of Rudy Inlet, Arch really began to cut his teeth deep sea fishing after joining up with Chip Schaffer on the Temptress in the 80’s. Then, with the purchase of his first Pelican in 1990 (a 50 foot Sheldon Midget built boat) he began his owner/captain career becoming one of the most successful sports fishing captains in and around the Gulf Stream.
In 2000, Capt. Arch Bracher had a 56 foot, Paul Mann sport fisher custom built and the second and current Pelican saga began. Arch is a dedicated angler, captain and conservationist who will choose first to release anything hooked should conditions allow. He also actively participates in tagging programs for billfish and drum. Arch, the Pelican, crew and guests are consistent tournament winners with a key illustration being his winning of The Master’s Sailfish Tournament in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 and the 2006 Pirate’s Cove Tournament. In addition, he is consistently at the top of the annual billfish count at his port of call, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, while at the wheel of the “Pelican”.
Recorded achievements include:
2009: Placed 2nd in the Pirate’s Cove Tournament
2006: Winner of the Pirate’s Cove Tournament
Winner Alice Kelley’s Ladies only Billfish Tournament
2005: Winner of Master’s Sailfish Tournament
2004: Placed 2nd in the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the first Annual Carolina Boat Builder’s Billfish Tournament
Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
2003: Winner of the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
2002: Winner of Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Placed 2nd Alice Kelley’s Ladies only Billfish Tournament
Winner of the Alison Billfish Tournament
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
2001: Winner of Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
Placed 2nd in the IWFA Ladies’ Sailfish Tournament
2000: The current “Pelican”, a custom built Paul Mann 56’ sports fisherman, delivered April 15th
Placed 2nd in the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
Winner of the Billfish Foundation’s most White Marlin released award
1999: Placed 2nd in the Master’s Sailfish Tournament
1998: Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Placed 3rd in the Alice Kelly’s Ladies Billfish Tournament
1997: Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
1996: Winner of the Alice Kelly’s Ladies Billfish Tournament
Winner of the “Most Billfish” award—Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Winner of the Red Cross Sailfish Tournament
1994: Winner of the Pirate’s Cove Tournament
Winner of the Alice Kelly’s Ladies Billfish Tournament
1992: Oregon Inlet Fishing Center Captain of the Year
1990: First year as owner/operator of the first Pelican at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center