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Fishing

Fish dying as Irene debris robs NC river oxygen

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Fish are dying in eastern North Carolina rivers, among the many casualties of Hurricane Irene. Full story...
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Coastal waters temporarily close to shellfishing

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Upon recommendation of the state health director, the NC Division of Marine Fisheries will temporarily close all coastal waters to shellfish harvesting effective immediately, due to potential impacts of floodwaters on these areas. Full story...
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Jeannette's Pier in Nags Head reopens Saturday

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The first state funded and operated fishing pier in North Carolina will open Saturday where privately owned Jennette's Pier was destroyed in a 2003 hurricane. Full story...
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Neighbors want boat ramp hours restricted; boaters disagree

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video Tonight, neighbors of a New Hanover County boat ramp and the boaters who use it will discuss limiting the access from 24 hours a day to sunrise to sunset. Some people who make their living on the water say closing the Trails End Boat Ramp after dark would be detrimental. Full story...
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Disabled anglers aim for fresh catch

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If you were headed out to Kure Beach for some fishing today, you might have found it a bit crowded on the pier. Folks were up bright and early for the 13th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament. Full story...
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Cape Fear Marlin Tournament Reaches Halfway Point

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video A marlin tournament in Morehead City continues to make headlines because an angler on the winning team did not have a license to fish. This weekend it's Wrightsville Beach's turn to host a marlin tournament. It’s the 37th annual Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament. Full story...
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Search continues for missing OIB fisherman

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videoThe start of the 4th of July weekend is nothing to celebrate for the the family of an Ocean Isle Beach man. It all started with a simple fishing trip, but the boat that left Brunswick County Thursday morning washed ashore on Myrtle Beach Thursday night. Full story...
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Local fishermen talk about Big Rock controversy

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The investigation continues into the fishermen that may have lost their nearly $1 million prize all because one crew member did not buy a fishing license. Full story...
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Extended fishing ban could increase competition off our coast

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video Local fishermen are concerned about yet another fishing ban putting pressure on an already stressed industry. The ban on red snapper has businesses wondering if they'll be able to stay afloat. Full story...
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Fishermen get boost from oyster shells

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video Besides a struggling economy, the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is taking its toll on the seafood market. That means more pressure on fishery stocks in North Carolina. Full story...
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Kure Beach hosted fishing tournament for disabled

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About 300 fishermen and women turned out for the event at the Kure Beach pier. Full story...
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Shellfishing ban threatens holiday oysters

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videoWhen it comes to the holidays, there are some things you just can’t do without. “Oysters are top of the list. We have to have oysters for Thanksgiving, it's a must.” Full story...
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Maggie reels in big prize at Marlin Tournament

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videoFor the second day in a row, participants had to weather a storm on the way back to Wrightsville Beach, but one group of guys from Atlantic Beach did little complaining. They captured first place at the Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament on Saturday. Full story...
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Brunswick fishermen look to educate on buying local

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videoIt is an industry that has it's ups and downs with every changing season - the fishing industry. A group of area fishermen are hoping to turn things around by casting a wide net; educating the public on the benefits of buying local seafood. Full story...
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Reel fun at the Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament

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It has become a tradition at Kure Beach. The 11th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament got underway early Friday morning. Full story...
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