Council Seeks Input on Measures to End Overfishing of Gag and Vermilion Snapper The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of six public scoping meetings on an amendment to reduce the commercial and recreational harvest of gag grouper and vermilion snapper. Recent stock assessments show that overfishing is occurring for these economically […]
Deadline Approaching for Cooperative Research Program Applicants NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Cooperative Research Program provides financial assistance for projects that seek to improve the working relationship between NOAA researchers, state fishery agencies, universities, and fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The program […]
NOAA Updates Atlantic Hurricane Outlook; Above-Normal Season Still Expected NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has released its update to the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, maintaining its expectations for an above-normal season. As we enter the peak months (August through October) of the Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA scientists are predicting an 85 percent chance of an […]
NOAA Fisheries Service Seeks Public Input on Guidance for Limited Access Privilege Programs NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking public input on what guidance is needed to implement the limited access privilege program provisions found in section 303(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended in 2006. The regional fishery management councils hold […]
Carolina Beach Inlet Receives Full Federal Funding of $1.23 Million Coastal Projects Get Boost from Congress Washington, D.C – U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre has announced that Carolina Beach Inlet has been approved for full federal funding for the upcoming fiscal year by the U.S. House Energy and Water Appropriations Committee. Congressman McIntyre states, “Despite all […]
Step Up For Soldiers at Kure Beach Fishing Pier “Step Up For Soldiers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to “Helping Disabled Soldiers Get On Their Feet”, will hold their second annual Children’s Fishing Day on Saturday August 18, 2007 at Kure Beach Fishing Pier. Registration for the day of free fishing on the pier will begin […]
Sneads Ferry KMT Overall Results Over All 1 Second Catch 44.092 Reel Diamonds 33.543 Early Riser 32.104 Finger Bait 30.565 Flat Broke 27.236 White Lightning 26.397 Final Draw 26.248 Miss Teny 25.339 Kings High 25.0610 Aquanutz 25.0511 Ocean Athlete 24.8512 Bait Chaser 23.7213 East Coast Sports 23.4614 The Right One B 23.2515 Far Fetched 21.0016 Three Stooges 20.9917 Blue Heaven 20.8418 Bout Time 20.7519 Wild Child 20.4020 Mac Attack 19.6621 Reel Screamer 19.5122 In The Red 18.8923 Liquid Fire 18.2524 Sarah Jo 18.08 23 and Under 1 Long Overdue 30.512 Reel Krazy 23.893 Travelin Light 15.80 Jr Angler 1 Final Draw 26.242 East Coast Sports 23.46 TWT 1 Second Catch 44.092 Reel Diamonds 33.543 Early Riser 32.10 Lady […]
Captain Gregg MicKey Sinking Hi Folks, it appears the sinking of the former menhaden vessel will finally happen. Plans were made late yesterday for the sinking at Frying Pan Tower Reef AR 400 on Saturday August 4th. Currently named the Coastal Mariner the 184’ vessel is scheduled to depart Norfolk Va. under tow Thursday August […]
2007 Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament Results as of 7/8/2007 Billfish 1st place Agitator (Mel Miller) 525pts 2nd place Bluewater (Gene Hodges) 525pts 3rd place Barbara B(Mike Baldwin) 500pts Meatfish Category Dolphin 1st place Chain Link (Jill Frye) 58.95lbs 2nd place Reel Love (Mike Rivenbark) 53lbs Wahoo 1st place Stream Weaver(Walker Hobson) 57.35lbs 2nd place […]
2007 East Coast Got-Em-On – Prize List Prize P Wt/Pts date time B# Boat Name Angler /Sponsor L —————————————————————————————————————————— 41th Place $ 07 Entry 22.00 07/07 16:50 171 The Law James F Drake North Myrtle Beach, SC 34 60th L_Fish $ 250 18.85 07/07 17:19 206 White Lighting Sam Ballou Morehead City, NC 36 Boat <= 23′ […]
