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We are just voicing the opinion's of others and ours.
Now go fish and enjoy!
Gilbert Alphin

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Note: Its mid-November '22. I'm just now getting use to this new fangled web-software. Gilbert Alphin.

Sunday, November 13, 2022 Okay folks, the time has come. Our season has ended. For lodging, we are offering four-days or more "limited" pre January - February discounts. Our shop will reopen full time next late winter.

Today, we had no fishermen. Its mid November and many days a ghost town, therefore, time to close for the season. This does not mean there are no fish in the waters, its just that we have chores to do. We wish everyone happy holidays and a bright future. Karen and I are looking forward to going to dealership 2023 fishing tackle / beach goods trade shows. We are going to deeply miss Frances. God showed us His Love through her. At the end of Winter-start of Spring 2023, we hope to see all our customers . Gilbert and Karen Alphin.

Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Saturday, November 12, 2022 Yesterday, we had 6 fishermen stop in. They pickup Shrimp and the very last of our fresh Salted Mullets. This morning they came back for more. They reported 13 Black Drum. Most were caught on the Shrimp. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Friday, November 11, 2022 No fishing reports. 6:30 am. Last night, we went to bed under severe weather threats. " Watch Out for Tornado". For now, all seems safer. Looking at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier's webcam, I see nobody on her deck. In fact, at dawn, it looks like a vintaged black and white picture from the past. :) For our shop, it looks like we are rapidly coming to the end of our season. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 No fishing reports. Strong northeast winds are pushing waters south. Extreme Surf. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Sunday, November 6, 2022 This past week, there were few fishermen on surf and pier. Our bait shop sales were way below the norm. Of the fishermen fishing, large Virginia Mullets, big Bluefish and Red Drums reported. Upsetting Saturday: A Kite Festival was held at the Fort Fisher State Park. Many fishermen who advanced purchased their weekend pass, were not able to go onto the beach due to the massive crowed. Wasted weekend. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Sunday, October 30, 2022 Retuning lady-fishermen on an errand. Their husbands needed more Salted Mullets. They were very pleased with the Bluefish, Trout and Virginia Mullets. This was the second time fishing with "Salted Mullets". Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Saturday, October 29, 2022 Veteran staying at the Fort Fisher Air Base enjoyed catching Trout. This morning, he returned for more Salted Mullets. Today I had a very nice surprise! Customers from the past stopped in. A true joy to see. Winds are wet, northeast, stiff, and very cool. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Friday, October 28, 2022 Very unusual week. Fishing reports are bleak. Several of our guest are enjoying a quite lonely beach. Just up the road, two Motels have closed for the season. . As of 8:30 pm, I estimate the Kure Beach Fishing Pier is only 15 % it's normal Friday night "peak fishing season" capacity. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions .

Sunday, October 16, 2022 Yesterday, Saturday, our shop was very busy. Many repeat fishermen. Several customers were catching Virgina Mullets, Black Drum and Pompano. Another fisherman reported the State Park must have had 50 or more vehicles on beach. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions

Friday October 14, 2022 Several fishermen are reporting "Pompano, Large Blues, no Spots". Weather is a comfortable 70 degrees. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions

Monday, October 10, 2022 Fishing reports later. Very sad departure. In a warm bed, Frances Fowler Rud died beside her loving daughter Karen. Mrs Frances, as I sometimes called her, will be missed. I will say, Jesus used Frances in a very special and unique way. Yes Mrs. Frances, we will ALWAYS love you. Oh, Frances! Thank you for your daughter Karen. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Saturday, October 1, 2022 Post non-contact with Hurricane IAN. Regarding Kure Beach and its fine fishing pier, all is good. Karen and I are okay. Personal note: Please keep Karen's mom in your prayers. Frances has been in the hospital for over one week. Frances' family thanks you. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 We had a bit of a slump in fishing reports. Happy to say, catching fish has returned. Family of four caught Flounder, Fort Fisher Air Base. Large Red Drum and Several Pompanos. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.39 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Thursday, September 15, 2022 Today, two separate fishermen returned for more Salted Mullets. Bluefish and Rays have been reported by these men and other fishermen. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.55 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
 Bluefish reports are back, Gator Spoons, Cut Mullets and Got-Cha plugs are popular success.  Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.55 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Thursday, September 8, 2022  In our shop, slow day. Around noon, fishing supply delivery truck arrived. About 85 % of our orders arrived. Supplies are starting to increase. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.55 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022
  Flounder fishermen are upset with the current number of Flounders allow per day. I don't understand the ONE per day rule. Today, heavy rains followed by clears skies were off and on. Stay Tuned! LOCAL SURF KURE BEACH TIDES, Gas Price $3.55 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Monday, September 5, 2022  Fishing for Flounder? Kure Beach Fishing Pier is the place to be. One gentleman hooked SEVENTEEN. 12 to 14 inches. No keepers but "It sure was fun".. Stay Tuned! Gas Price $3.55 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

Sunday, September 4, 2022  Big demand for Live Shrimp. We sell 3 1/2, 4, and 5 foot 3/8 inch mono-filament cast nets. Wednesday, our first load of Fresh Mullets arrived. We Butterflied - Headed, Backbone removed, gutted and sea salted down for fresh firmness. Stay Tuned! Local NOAA tides, Gas Price $3.55 and up, Seawater Temperature and Conditions.

 

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 * > We at the "Blue Marlin Daily Fishing Report" have no special certifications or qualifications as
marine biologists, meteorologists or water safety expertise.
We are just voicing the opinion's of others and ours.
Now go fish and enjoy!
Gilbert Alphin


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Special Note: In special sadness and memory of the recent loss of my mother in-law, this Tuesday, October 18th, my wife and I will close our shop. Looking forward to reopening Thursday, October 20th. Thank you.