It was a beautiful weekend here at the pier ......... As we head for the warmest week for the year, it's going to be interesting to see how many SPANISH MACKEREL will be landed! ......... We know we're heading in the right direction as TOM EAVES (Henderson,NC) landed a 20" Juvenile TARPON on the pier just a few days ago! ........ I'll bet the COBIA fishermen have got their eyes on this development! ......... Congratulations to BRENNAN DRIGGERS (Denton, NC)-- 13 lb. 9 oz. BLACK DRUM ............ BOBBY BAIN (Newport, NC)-- 1 lb. 9 oz. SEA MULLET ........... DAVID IVEY (Greenville, NC)-- 1 lb. 9 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL .......... JESSICA GO (Brooklyn, NY)-- 14 oz. SEA MULLET .......... TONY DECICCO (Jacksonville, NC)-- 9 lb. 4 oz. BLUE ............ and STEWART BROWN (Selma, NC)-- 2 lb. 8 oz. BLUEFISH ............ We're heading for upper 70's and low 80's all week with mostly sunny skies and minimal rain....... Looks like a good time to take a sick day from work! ....... Have a great week and SEE YOU SOON!....... MIKE STANLEY

We have some really good SPRING FISHING right now; SEA MULLET, POMPANO, BLACK DRUM, CROAKERS, and BLUEFISH are landing now! ....... Congratulations to JULIE JOHNSON (Smithfield, NC)-- 5 lb. BLACK DRUM .......... CORBIN WAGONER (Mebane, NC)-- 2 lb. 6 oz. POMPANO .......... STEWART BROWN (Selma, NC)-- 1 lb. 6 oz. SEA MULLET .......... AIDEN VELILLA (Jacksonville, NC)-- 1 lb. 4 oz. SPANISH MACKEREL ........... LUKE COTNER (Winston-Salem, NC)-- 1 lb. SPANISH MACKEREL .........and THOMAS HARDY (Kinston, NC)-- 10 oz. CROAKER ......... DR. BOGUS reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at 66* but there is a warm-up ahead and it looks like SPANISH MACKEREL HEAVEN starting this weekend! ........ We are now OPEN 24/7 for the season which means SEA MULLET fishing on the end is made better with open rest rooms and Pier House amenities! ........ We have had our Automated Parking System operational for a week now and without question our Fishermen and Restaurant patrons are really happy with our flow-through approach! ........ It's going to be BEACH SEASON before we know it so get ready for a really busy SUMMER! ....... SEE YOU SOON! ........ MIKE STANLEY

BLUEFISH, SPANISH MACKEREL, SEA MULLET, and BLACK DRUM are the catches this weekend! ....... SEA MULLET are still coming in at night and BLUEFISH and SPANISH MACKEREL are keeping everyone busy in the morning!........ Congratulations to DEBRA MOODY (Swansboro, NC)-- 16 lb. 8 oz. BLACK DRUM .......... BRANTLEY TERRWILLIGER (Whitsett, NC)-- 1 lb. 7 oz. & 15 oz. BLUEFISH ........... and DON SHEFFIELD (Emerald Isle, NC)-- 1 lb. SEA MULLET ............ We have started our AUTOMATED PARKING SYSTEM and so far it has been very smooth operating!....... If you are a fisherman, simply press the ticket button at the entrance and be sure to get your free parking coupon before leaving!..... Our restaurant customers are happy with 2 Hours free and the Ice Cream Shop has a 1 hour credit! .........BEACH PARKING is $5. per Hour ........... We have designed our parking to accommodate our customers and make sure they come back to see us! ........ DON'T BE A STRANGER...... COME ON DOWN! ........ MIKE STANLEY

It's not only warm and pleasant but they are catching our SPRING FISH! ...... SEA MULLET, BLUEFISH, GRAY TROUT, POMPANO, CROAKERS, and the word is SPANISH MACKEREL! ........ Congratulations to BECKY WILLIAMS (Smithfield, NC)-- 2 lb. 7 oz. POMPANO ......... CLAUDIA ANTHONY (Hubert, NC)-- 1 lb. 12 oz. GRAY TROUT ........... WILLIAM HIGGINS (New Bern, NC)-- 1 lb. 8 oz. SEA MULLET .......... JUSTIN ROSE (Garner, NC)-- 1 lb. 3 oz. SEA MULLET ........... MIKE WHITEHURST (Ayden, NC)-- 1 lb. 2 oz. SEA MULLET .......... CHARLES FREEMAN (Cape Carteret, NC)-- 1 lb. 2 oz. SEA MULLET ............ KAYDEN VAUGHN (Selma, NC)-- 1 lb. 1 oz. SEA MULLET .......... MIKE WHITEHURST (Ayden, NC)-- 13 oz. BLUEFISH ........... MICHAEL FREEMAN (Cape Carteret, NC)-- 13 oz. SEA MULLET ............ MIKEALA ADAMS (Garner, NC)-- 7 oz. CROAKER ........... and CHARLES & MICHAEL FREEMAN (Cape Carteret, NC)-- COOLER with FISH ......... DR. BOGUS reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at 67* (thanks!) and that is the kick-off temperature for SPANISH MACKEREL! ......... Our Automated Parking System starts today and always remember if you are fishing, simply bring in your parking ticket (don't lose it!) and fishing gear and you will receive your out ticket upon leaving! ......... We'll see you soon, GOOD FISHING AHEAD!........... MIKE STANLEY

Looking at the 5 day forecast, we are in for some mid 80's weather this coming week! ......... Plenty of SEA MULLET, BLOWFISH, SPECKLED and GRAY TROUT, BLACK DRUM, a few POMPANO are the Spring catches so far...... Congratulations to JORGE GIRON (Middlesex, NC)-- 5 lb. 13 oz. BLACK DRUM .......... CHRIS JOHNSON (Danville, VA)-- 1 lb. 13 oz. SPECKLED TROUT .......... JOE IDZIAK (Raleigh, NC)-- BLOWFISH .......... JEFF WHITEFIELD (Welcome, NC)-- 10 oz. (12.5'') GRAY TROUT .......... and BOWEN BATTEY (Colland, CT)-- 9 oz. SEA MULLET ............ Dr. Bogus reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at 62* and it should approach the mid to upper 60's by late week...... C'mon BLUES and SPANISH MACKEREL! ......... Have a Great Week! ....... MIKE STANLEY