Jan
21
2012
If this is something you have considered doing in the past, get off the pot and do it. It is some of the greatest Sailfishing you will find, not to mention leaving the cold behind and soaking up the sun and enjoying authentic Mexican culture. It is an experience that is a must if you are interested in releasing on average double digit Sailfish daily and enjoying the plethora of bragging rights when you return to the states.
Arch has had a great season so far, with only a day or two of unfavorable weather conditions. The releases have ranged from 3o’s to the lowest of 16, super numbers coming from the Kin M and Capt. Arch at the helm.
The Pelican begins fishing May 1, 2012. This is the time to get your charter dates in as we are experiencing a increase in bookings for the 2012 season. If you are interested in Mahi and Tuna, take advantage of May and June, July is also great for meat fishing and we will begin to see our Marlin going into August and September. October and November are super for Yellowfin Tuna. Don’t wait for the last minute as weekends in the May and June months get booked first, so take a look at our availability and get your dates in. We look forward to seeing you at the dock, and having another great fishing season for 2012!
Best Fishes ~ Summer Bracher
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6
2011
This year has been like most any other. Consistently different. The Pelican crew caught and released over 250 billfish. While White Marlin and Sailfish numbers were better than average, they were a bit off compared to 2010. The Blue Marlin count was up. We had 17 to the leader this past season. 7 of those where estimated to be over 400 pounds. The Dolphin and Tuna fishing was average to slightly above normal with a good showing of Big Eye Tuna in May and June. A few Cobia showed up just before Memorial Day and made for an interesting stop on the way in from blue water. As of this date a few Tuna are still around and the Stripers should be gathering soon.
Oregon Inlet has recovered nicely from Irene’s sound side flooding. We are tied up for the season and will be trying our luck in Florida and Mexico. Reports may be more intermittent from now until May as we “take a break”! A big THANK YOU to everyone who chose to fish with us this year and we look forward to seeing you again. The calendar for 2012 can be accessed here or you can give Arch a call.
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14
2011
The last two days have been very exciting while we indulged in the Yellowfin Tuna Bite! This weekend was filled with awesome weather, fishing and most of all great anglers. We had a great time! We’re looking forward to finishing this month with more days of loading the box and limiting out. Take advantage of this tuna fishing, what’s Thanksgiving without going fishing? Check out our availability and give the Turkey a little company with fresh Yellowfin Tuna!
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11
2011
Think warm!
Captain Bracher still has a few days open for sail fishing in Mexico! The port of call is Isle Mujeres and the dates are as follows. January 14th , 23rd& 24th and the 28th2012. For those of you interested in more information please call Arch directly at 252-441-3197. You may also email him at arch@fishthepelican.com . For those who are not familiar Isla Mujeres it is an island off the vacation resort city of Cancun in Mexico. (you can see the dock in the preceding link!) Access is easy and frequent from most major US airport hubs. Lodging is abundant, reasonably priced and very close to the dock. Tourism rules as the main economic stimulus and for this reason the area is unlike most other parts of Mexico. The fishing is usually phenomenal with January being the most productive month. A warm and welcomed break from the cold and somewhat fish-less days of January.
Stateside it has been blowing for several days on the OBX. When accessible the Tuna holes have been productive.
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5
2011
Between the wind and family matters we have been laying low. Seems like this NE gale won’t quit. Maybe by the end of the week. Tuna bite has been good when you can get to them.
Running off shore for a good bite can easily be taken for granted when you live and breath it. Fact is it can be a trip of a lifetime for many. Keith Hoffman thinks so as he shared the following note and some photos from a few years back. You may recognize a couple of the characters. We will definitely try and get Keith hooked up next year.
Hello Captain, I am reaching out to you as I have not spoken with you in probably 15 years (1996). I have attached a few pictures of some trips I made with my father and some friends of his in the past. Imagine my surprise when I determined that I would be taking my first vacation to Nags Head next Summer June 10 – 17th 2012 and found your boat still comes out of that port. When I first went on the trips with my father my son was just born, the two trips I took with my father where the best memories I have of him – he passed away suddenly last year. And I was hoping to have a trip like that for my son (now 17) and I but wouldn’t have anyone else to go on the trip with us. From the looks of your boat right now you are all booked up except for 6/11/2012. I don’t want to take too much of your time but do you ever have trips where others join in, I know you can fill out an application when I get there but I have a feeling you will be booked.
My father worked for Sun Microsystems back then we came down with a group of 40 guys, I don’t know if my father ever went on any other trips with you after the two we did two years in a row. If you don’t think your boat will be available I understand it is a busy time of year or if you think the only option is for me to book a whole day just let me know, it is tough thinking of spending 2K for my son and I for a day of fishing but we will see.
In the primary picture I am in the baseball hat and white shirt, my father Jim Hoffman is right next to you, Captain Bob was next to my father and he has also since passed. I for the life of me cannot remember the other member of our team but I think I actually saw a video of him fishing out of Oregon Inlet in 2009 on YouTube. In the second picture that is me holding up that bull dolphin – what a rush I still have the certificate.
Thanks for any information you can pass along, though I am not sure we will be sailing with you but I will have my son there one or two days when you return to port that is for sure.
Keith Hoffman
Keith that is one heck of a Bull Dolphin!
The 2012 Pelican availability calendar is up and running. Some good dates are still available. Book them now as they won’t last long.
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17
2011
Pictures are worth a 1000 words and a freezer full of Tuna!
All lines down
- Tuna Steaks galore!
The Pelican
Oct
16
2011
Yesterday was a challenging day for the fleet and finding Yellowfins, but there was no shortage of Dolphin to be had…strange this time of year. The stream was pushed out pretty far and nothing short of 60 miles off shore to find fish too. The last few days with the exception of bad weather days, the fishing hasn’t been bad at all. The Yellowfin Tuna season has been hot and we expect it to continue through November. The great part of this time of year is not only do we have very comfortable temperatures, gorgeous sunrises (something to behold on the way out) but also an abundance of life at sea. I cant stress enough how awesome this time of year is especially when you get into schools of nice Yellowfin busting everywhere, birds diving, and filling the box. Just a thought, actually could be your reality.
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13
2011
Today was interesting for most, a mixed bag of Wahoo, Dolphin and Yellowfin Tuna landed on the dock today. Looking forward to a nice weekend in hopes that more Yellowfin show up.
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11
2011
The fleet has been docked the past couple of days due to weather but when able to get to the blue water the catches of Balckfin and Yellowfin tuna have been exceptional. Not uncommon for this time of year, great action and tuna fishing at its finest. No doubt that you will have a great time like our friend Chris Catto who had this to say about fishing aboard the Pelican:
Captain Arch and Mate Lee:
I would like to thank you for the INCREDIBLE day that you gave us! 18 yellowfin tuna, 2 blackfin tuna, 2 citation yellowfins (71 and 70#) and 2 almost (68# each). You lived up to your reputation, and we will be seeing you next time for our next trip. Hopefully we will make it early enough to get into some billfish or wahoo.
Tight Lines
Chris Catto and the McNally Brothers
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7
2011
It’s on!!! Limits of Yellowfin Tuna have been the highlight on the Pelican. We have consistently filled the box with the occasional bonus of a billfish. Today we caught Yellowfin up to 60lb’s. The weather was beautiful today and the ocean was full of life. A perfect Fall fishing day and we’re looking forward to more to come. This is the time of year to enjoy this funaction and keep your freezer full. There is nothing like fresh Yellowfin on the table. Check availability for your day on the Pelican!
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