Surf fishing and be a bit intimidating to the uninitiated. It’s you against a vast ocean, and even though some lakes are huge, you still feel like the fish are confined enough that you have a shot.

Just as sure as there's pollen in the air, anxious anglers are dipping their toes into the water at area beaches in hopes of landing the big one. Water temperatures are climbing with the arrival of ...

A seasoned surf fisher shares tips on successfully fishing the surf zone. This week on the Journal, a seasoned surf fisher shares a few tips on successfully fishing the surf zone. In “Gear Time,” he ...

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

This surfer-friendly beach town is the place to learn to sail, work out on the water, or take a scenic soundside cruise. Explore the island on the Loop walking trail, or follow the beach to the lone ...

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Pier is set to host the seventh annual Surf Dog Experience on Saturday, May 20. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the pier and has included ...

Fishing the central Outer Banks surf. On this edition of the Journal, we fish the central Outer Banks surf. In "Gear Time," we discuss the tackle and bait you will need to catch fish. We join Donna ...

Whether you ply the suds in search of striped bass or venture beyond and abroad for exotic monster fish, you want to do so with a good surf fishing rod. However, with all of the advancements in surf ...

There was a time that the north side was one of the best and most consistent waves in "town." Outside of periodic glimmers on both sides of the pier, that hasn't been the case in more than a decade.