OIFC fishing report 10-17

[Fishing Report]

Yellowfin/Yamaha FALL BRAWL KING CLASSIC- THIS WEEKEND
The Fall Brawl is set to take place this weekend from the OIFC. Schedule of events as follows:
Friday, October 21st
12pm-9pm: On-site registration at OIFC
6pm: Complimentary dinner by Guy C. Lee of Shallotte
7pm: Capt. Meeting
8pm: Spot Derby
11:59pm: On-line registration closes
Saturday, October 22nd (optional fish day)
7am: Lines in
2pm: Scales open
5pm: Weigh-in line closes
Sunday, October 23rd (optional fish day)
7am: Lines in
2pm: Scales open
5pm: Weigh-in line closes
7pm: Oyster Roast & Awards ceremony



Registration is open ON-LINE until Friday late PM or you can visit the OIFC any time this week or during the Capt. dinner and meeting on Friday. Whether you are a participant or fan, you are invited to join in the Fall Brawl festivities. I hope to see you there.

There is no denying that this Fall the King Mackerel fishing has not been up to par. As I think back thru this month's fishing, typically our best of the year, I see lots of wind and dirty water. I can't remember a time when the wind either was not blowing or had not just blown and dirtied up the water. The facts are that the conditions have been down right terrible this month. As a result, the fishing has been spotty and inconsistent. Now I am not one to predict the weather as I firmly believe in a jinx, but take it upon yourself to check out the forecast for this coming weekend. There is a front coming through on Wednesday and the timing is good for things to settle for the tournament. Of equal importance is that the front that is coming is not too strong and thus is not supposed to be pushing the 25 knot winds ahead of it. Thus hopefully the waters will be able to settle this week, clear up and then possibly produce big this weekend. Remember last year the fishing played out almost exactly the same and the result was a record breaking leaderboard with the year's biggest King winning the tournament, 56 pounds. So, let's keep our fingers crossed and get ready for a "redemption" weekend of fishing. It has been a one sided battle thus far but it is our turn to get back in the game. I hope to see you at the Fall Brawl this weekend.

FOR INFORMATION ON THE TOURNAMENT- CLICK HERE http://www.oifc.com/tournaments.cfm#T1





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Team OIFC to Host "BACK TO BILOXI- Getting Ready for SKA Nationals" seminar.
Sunday, October 30th- 10am --- Ocean Isle Fishing Center

The SKA National Championship will once again be back to Biloxi, MS- November 7-13th. The last time SKA tournament teams from all over the southeast congregated in Biloxi for the Nationals, Team OIFC broke all the records by weighing a monster 74.1 pound King, coupled with a 44 pounder, to amass a two fish, 118+ pound aggregrate- winning the 2009 SKA National Championship title. The 74.1 pound King is the largest King ever weighed in any SKA event through its 20 year history, the new Mississippi state record and anchors the largest 2 fish aggregate in SKA Nationals history.




This is your chance to participate in what has traditionally been the best fishing of the year. The runs can be long, and the seas not always friendly, but the fishing does not disappoint. Team OIFC has competed in dozens of tournament based from Biloxi through the years and invites you to join them at the Ocean Isle Fishing on Sunday, October 30th at 10am for a discussion on how to prepare and have success in Biloxi: The ultimate goal is to bring the National Championship trophy back to the Carolinas. This is the place to get insider tips on navigating, bait catching and fish location. FREE OF CHARGE. Team OIFC- Brant, Barrett and Rube look forward to working with you to win the 2011 SKA National Championship.


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FISHING REPORT




Despite the changing weather conditions that proved the ocean to be a bit rough offshore, some boats did head out in search of Grouper and Wahoo this past weekend The Grouper bite continues to be good fishing in the 70-100 foot depth range. Live Menhaden or Pinfish are working best. The biggest problem is the Fall Grouper fishery is mostly for Gag Grouper which are set at a miniscule limit of 1 per person. That’s pretty much just enough to make you mad,but it is enough to make a nice dinner. Further offshore, the Wahoo bite was good at the Black Jack hole. Fishermen trolling this area reported multiple bites and catches of Wahoo in the 30-40 pound class. The Wahoo bite typically is very good thru Christmas, so don't miss out on the action.

That's the report this week, this could be THE weekend to get to the beach and enjoy Fall fishing. See you on the water, Capt. Brant.



Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway Drive-Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
(910) 575-FISH - www.oifc.com