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Outer Banks of NC

Discussion in 'Trip Reports' started by pposey, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:45 AM
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    pposey

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    This is my favorite Tundra destination. Air down to 18 pounds and find a stretch of beach to call your own. Avoid peak tourest season, catching enough fish for supper is usually no problem.20190604_194539.jpg
     
  2. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    What you fishing for?
     
  3. Dec 20, 2019 at 12:27 PM
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    Whatever bites, whiting, pompano, flounder, drum, keep a large rig soaking for sharks just for the fun factor. Couple whiting aka kingfish aka sea mullet. Fine eating.IMG951967.jpg
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    That is awesome. Enjoy on our behalf
     
  5. Dec 20, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Beautiful place. I visited the area about 6 years ago. Did all the touristy stuff. And crab fishing. And got addicted to Cheerwine.
     
  6. Dec 20, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    How are your rods mounted on first pic?..close up pic please.:)
     
  7. Dec 20, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    Sand trout? Red drum?
     
  8. Dec 20, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    I haven’t been to many places on vacation, but the Outer Banks-Corolla is the only one that I find peace at. Driving on the beach, parking and chilling is amazing. Fishing in the evening and nights with friends are memories that I will carry for a lifetime...even though we suck at fishing!
     
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  9. Dec 20, 2019 at 3:57 PM
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    One of the Best kept secrets, IMHO. Been surfing & fishing there since the late 70's!

    BUT* those photos must be from another date. It's freezing down there right now to be running around in shorts and barefoot.

    :cheers:

    O.S.T.
     
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  10. Dec 20, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    Great spot for sure! But yeah, picture has to be from another day. It is freezing down there right now. And welcome to the scene.
     
  11. Dec 20, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    Told my wife to throw my ashes in the ocean down there with my friends and drink some damn beer!
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    Haha , yeah it was 46* for a high in KDH today . Supposed to be 65*:D Christmas
     
  13. Dec 20, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    Yeah, I feel ya! I'm north of you and it was a freezing 25 degrees at 6:00am this morning!

    O.S.T.
     
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    Beautiful place and try to get over there at least twice a year...haven’t taken the Tundra there yet...
     
  15. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    They are in a rod rack I made to fit the trailor hitch, I may have an image on my home computer, will look. I keep the big bait soakers attatched to the truck, one of these guys will take off with11717342_10205252333132770_8963591888148375075_o.jpg a rig.
     
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    Oh yes those are from early last June.
     
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    Love the Banks. Been surfing there since the mid 80s. A lot has changed, but Hatteras National Seashore is probably my favorite place on earth. Also love driving the beach at Corolla during the off season.:D:thumbsup:
     
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    Nice! Miss living in KDH...
     
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    Something I made out of PVC conduit for the pole tubes, spare metal from the garage for the hitch, small piece of aluminum plate and some treated 2x4s, comes out far enough to clear the tailgate and I can easily remove and replace pole tubes to fit what I need. Anybody interested in actual construction I'll get it down out of the garage storage and take some better images.

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  20. Sep 17, 2020 at 7:08 AM
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    Bumping up an old thread. I have been wanting to drive on the beach myself, but worried about corrosion on frame and bed. Have you guys noticed any increases in rust? Did you treat the the underside?
     
  21. Sep 17, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    When I get home I wash the truck just to knock the salt off. I have also started fluid filming the underside. The sand sticks to it but when I was it the sand comes off. Everything looks good still after a few years
     
  22. Oct 6, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    Same here. We just got back from the outer banks last night and I'll do a thorough desalting today. I'm sure occasional visits are safe. If you live on the beach that's another story.
     
  23. Oct 6, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    When I get home or on the next day I put the lawn sprinkler underneath for a few minutes. Seven years and no rust.
     
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  25. Oct 19, 2020 at 6:15 PM
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    @rons23 took this in Avon this weekend.

    Just something about spending time on the banks. Anyone that has a chance to go, do it!

    AFAEFDF1-E567-4D5C-AFF7-35C142A21D60.jpg
     
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