vacation in july

[drewc1983]

I am visiting the outer banks area in mid-July for vacation. I would love to do some crabbing while I'm there, but I don't know where to go. I will be in corolla between whale head bay and sanders bay. Is there good crabbing there or would I be wasting my time? I also don't mind taking a little drive if its worth it. I would like to crab off land with my little cousins, but I will have access to a little skiff boat too. Any info on good crabbing spots would be much appreciated! Thanks.

[genecrabman]

You'll do way better with a skiff........Any where in Currituck Sound will get you some nice crabs

[drewc1983]

ok thanks. sorry about posting this in the reports section too. I was looking at reports and then posted without realizing.

[mayfloat]

I will be going in mid july as well, however I am leaving the boat at home and just calling gene for the crabs

[Ronster]

Smart move.

[tattoo]

enjoy yourself. 

[mayfloat]

Planning on it the countdown has begun and I cannot wait! And I am looking forward to enjoying some of those N.C. crabs

[dirtmcgirt]

Planning on it the countdown has begun and I cannot wait! And I am looking forward to enjoying some of those N.C. crabs

Yes indeed..Same here.  Can't wait to pick up some crabs from Gene next when I get there next month! My mouth started watering back in May. 

[drewc1983]

I might have to just change my plan and just call this Gene guy up. Sounds like he has some [dang] good crabs.

[Ronster]

Can't go wrong with Gene.

[genecrabman]

THIS GENE GUY SOUNDS AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mayfloat]

THIS GENE GUY SOUNDS AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes he does, and I will let you know when I meet him in July

[flounderpounder]

he is awesome !!!  and corolla sure does suck !!! ( at least it did for me) not alot of access to the sound....traffic was horrendous...even on the beach.. only small areas to surf fish and the stupidest laws on the beach drivin ...already looking to book a house this week back down in avon...or maybe Hatteras....

but go see Gene...Hes da' man !!!! Thanks again Gene....gonna finish up the rest of the crabs tonight

[genecrabman]

he is awesome !!!  and corolla sure does suck !!! ( at least it did for me) not alot of access to the sound....traffic was horrendous...even on the beach.. only small areas to surf fish and the stupidest laws on the beach drivin ...already looking to book a house this week back down in avon...or maybe Hatteras....

but go see Gene...Hes da' man !!!! Thanks again Gene....gonna finish up the rest of the crabs tonight

Have you made it home?

[flounderpounder]

Have you made it home?

was home this mornin by around 10:15am...stayed in Wachapreague last night    made some good time leavin obx and leaving va this morn....like a rocketsled on wheels...lol

[jack1747]

was home this mornin by around 10:15am...stayed in Wachapreague last night    made some good time leavin obx and leaving va this morn....like a rocketsled on wheels...lol

Wish you would'a stop by.. I wash pressure washing pots about the time you went thru....

[flounderpounder]

Wish you would'a stop by.. I wash pressure washing pots about the time you went thru....

I'm not afraid of hard work ...would have beat 106 bucks for a place we stayed 10 hours....

[mayfloat]

he is awesome !!!  and corolla sure does suck !!! ( at least it did for me) not alot of access to the sound....traffic was horrendous...even on the beach.. only small areas to surf fish and the stupidest laws on the beach drivin ...already looking to book a house this week back down in avon...or maybe Hatteras....

but go see Gene...Hes da' man !!!! Thanks again Gene....gonna finish up the rest of the crabs tonight

Wow thinking I am glad we have a house in rodanthe!!!! I do not want traffic ect. In fact besides meeting gene and getting his crabs I dont want to have a whole lot of interaction with a lot of peaple besides my family

[CrabDog]

he is awesome !!!  and corolla sure does suck !!! ( at least it did for me) not alot of access to the sound....traffic was horrendous...even on the beach.. only small areas to surf fish and the stupidest laws on the beach drivin ...already looking to book a house this week back down in avon...or maybe Hatteras....

but go see Gene...Hes da' man !!!! Thanks again Gene....gonna finish up the rest of the crabs tonight

Yeah I agree don't like it up north.. to many yankees    but few places to eat and 12 north  only road to get around on..

Surf fishing one morning in Corolla and had a pick up truck run right up the beach and snag all my lines for my surf rods... and pull em all down and then drag them in the sand about 200 yards..... and then he starts yelling at me saying I am in the road.... he claimed that the hard pack along the surf edge is " the road".. and I was in his way.. I told him he could have driven behind me and then asked him how much he had been drinking......   I have never heard of such always drive behind people fishing.... not between them and the water.....unless things are different up there from everwhere else on the OBX..... I packed up and spent about an hour untangling my 4 surf rods. and then getting all the sand out of them and one had the handle break...  never do it again.....Love it from Nag's Head South but Hatteras Island is where it is at.. if you fish and like the water sports... can't beat it down there......... the 7 villages of Hatters Island is way more laid back, slower pace and caters to fishing etc... and of course I heard that Gene guy is a pretty nice fella.....  don't know how he stays in business giving away all his catch either.....

[flounderpounder]

Yeah I agree don't like it up north.. to many yankees    but few places to eat and 12 north  only road to get around on..

Surf fishing one morning in Corolla and had a pick up truck run right up the beach and snag all my lines for my surf rods... and pull em all down and then drag them in the sand about 200 yards..... and then he starts yelling at me saying I am in the road.... he claimed that the hard pack along the surf edge is " the road".. and I was in his way.. I told him he could have driven behind me and then asked him how much he had been drinking......   I have never heard of such always drive behind people fishing.... not between them and the water.....unless things are different up there from everwhere else on the OBX..... I packed up and spent about an hour untangling my 4 surf rods. and then getting all the sand out of them and one had the handle break...  never do it again.....Love it from Nag's Head South but Hatteras Island is where it is at.. if you fish and like the water sports... can't beat it down there......... the 7 villages of Hatters Island is way more laid back, slower pace and caters to fishing etc... and of course I heard that Gene guy is a pretty nice fella.....  don't know how he stays in business giving away all his catch either.....

only road south is 12 to but thats besides the point....and its all been widened and repaved down to oregon inlet...didnt go south of oi but hope they did it the whole way down to hatteras.......we just re-booked "our" house for next year that we rented for 14 years prior to the last 2 last years...thank god the people that stayed that week didnt re-book it when they checked out!!!.....cant wait til next year already.. Avon here I come...362 days to go ...lol

[mayfloat]

only road south is 12 to but thats besides the point....and its all been widened and repaved down to oregon inlet...didnt go south of oi but hope they did it the whole way down to hatteras.......we just re-booked "our" house for next year that we rented for 14 years prior to the last 2 last years...thank god the people that stayed that week didnt re-book it when they checked out!!!.....cant wait til next year already.. Avon here I come...362 days to go ...lol

I have 18 days left till our first trip to the banks and I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!! Do any of you guys have tips on where a couple of adults could enjoy a night or two out at a nice restuarant or night spot down towards rodanthe, dont mind driving a little bit? We are planning a night or two out with the kids (teenagers)

[CrabDog]

I have 18 days left till our first trip to the banks and I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!! Do any of you guys have tips on where a couple of adults could enjoy a night or two out at a nice restuarant or night spot down towards rodanthe, dont mind driving a little bit? We are planning a night or two out with the kids (teenagers)

well not a whole lot in rodanthe form what I recall.   We ate Diamond shoals in Buxton and that was good lot's of different fresh fish entrees each day... also ate at Captain's galley ..... that was very good.. owner is the wife of one of the captian's I go out with out of Teach's Lair marina..... for inshore.....let me look bakc at the palces I went and get back to you... but those two stick out but were in buxton... I think a lot of places in Avon from what I recall ...

[CrabDog]

here is a link and I can comment oon the one's I have been too..

basically down on hatteras Island has a few decent places in each of the 7 towns...

http://www.hatterasguide.com/restaurants/P0/

top dog for burgers in waves.. my brother got the tsunami burger 3 1/2 lb patties eat it with the fries in a hlf hour adn they put you rname up on the board and you get a little trophy.. course Ihad to walk his stuffed drunk butt around afterward cause he thought he was gong be sick he was so full   
but good burgers dogs casual lunch etc

Down Under in salvo.. nice place seafood etc

most places in Avon


the Froggy Dog is popular... steak, seafood to sandwhcihes etc... in Avon

Mac Daddy's is also popular in Avon

Dolphin's Den is another popular spot in Avon

I Buxton as follows:

Diamond shoals lot's of good fresh seafoodplatters and also can get crabs and shrimp at their market.... decent prices

Captain's Table ( not galley ) that is the one that Donna scarborough runs her husband rick is a good inshore captain at Teach's if your interested.

Rusty is another place in Buxton  good fusion of asian. mexican and tropical flavors  good food a bit more pricey than the other two but kinda gourment with fresh seafood in many types of styles.. bit tropical kinda cool place..  had softshells there sauteed and awesome..

Frisco:

Quarterdeck.. local hangout and been around 30 some years.. local spots usual give you a true feel and flavor of the place you are visiting...had some drinks and appetizers there enjoyed it..

Hatteras:

Breakwater kinda fancy but very very good  ODen family runs it it is located at Oden's Dock one of the three marinas for fishing fleets in hatteras village...
have a drink and nice dinner and some seats had real nice views and boats etc

Sonny's   man this is the local haunt for a real hearty breakfast and their menu looked good for lunch and dinner mderate prices.. only ate breakfast there but is was a big southern style with grits and al the fixings......  I think it would be a good choice for a very casual lunch or dinner  again another local spot..


if you take the ferry across to Ocracoke island go early and see the island. light hosue and cool museum about black beard.. he was killed/captured there...
andt then hit Howards pub but get there before noon or after 1:30 as it gets packed.. good burgers, wings and about 40 beers on tap form around the world....fun place ....


hope this helps.. gotta rememebr on hatteras Island things are spread out every town is like 5 miles to the next town etc.... but the ride is nice .. also check out the marina's around 4 pm take a rew beers and see the inshore and off shore boats come in and their catches various fish.. kinda neat....

canadian hole on the sound side right on route 12 south is a real big marsha area folsk sailboard and kite board there  cool to watch... and good access for pets to swim and play take my labs there and they love it..got to be on a lead I use a 50 ft check cords so they can run around.....  but don't go on a saturday or sunday  very very crowded....weekdays not too busy at all....if you take your dogs...there

[Steve]

I am visiting the outer banks area in mid-July for vacation. I would love to do some crabbing while I'm there, but I don't know where to go. I will be in corolla between whale head bay and sanders bay. Is there good crabbing there or would I be wasting my time? I also don't mind taking a little drive if its worth it. I would like to crab off land with my little cousins, but I will have access to a little skiff boat too. Any info on good crabbing spots would be much appreciated! Thanks.

If they'll let you, you can try crabbing from the pier at the Corolla Inn (sound-side). But, I would imagine that it's for guests only. And even if you manage to catch crabs, they'll be small.

[Steve]

I have 18 days left till our first trip to the banks and I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!! Do any of you guys have tips on where a couple of adults could enjoy a night or two out at a nice restuarant or night spot down towards rodanthe, dont mind driving a little bit? We are planning a night or two out with the kids (teenagers)

The Colington Cafe is a nice place, located near the Wright Brothers Memorial. It's not touristy and they don't advertise... it's reputation is by word of mouth only. Reasonably priced gourmet food. We eat there every year.

http://www.colingtoncafe.com/