Tradewinds Tackle

Tradewinds Tackle

Over 45 Years of Fishing Tradition on Ocracoke Island, NC

Thank you all for another amazing fishing season on Ocracoke! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. See you all mid March for a 48th year of fishing tradition!

December Fishing On Ocracoke

December brings an end to the tourist season, with very few people visiting the island. The people that do visit may find only one or two restaurants and motels staying open for the winter. But there is a special opportunity for those few visitors to enjoy the solitude and quiet, open beaches. Weather can vary from a beautiful blue sky to windy gray, so come prepared for the season.

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John Spagnolo of Ocracoke shared just a few of his photos from the last few days fishing along Ocracoke’s beach using thawed shrimp. He started his New Year off right with nice catches of black drum and a couple of puppy drum! #blackdrum #islandlife #tradewindstackle #ocracoke ... See MoreSee Less

John Spagnolo of Ocracoke shared just a few of his photos from the last few days fishing along Ocracoke’s beach using thawed shrimp. He started his New Year off right with nice catches of black drum and a couple of puppy drum! #blackdrum #islandlife #tradewindstackle #ocracokeImage attachmentImage attachment
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I want to adopt John as my father. Dude is legendary.

Get your fly rod going too! Tight lines John! 🎣

Nice job Sir! Tight lines 🎣

Way to go John!!!!

Winter on Silver Lake Ocracoke

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Tradewinds Tackle Shop

We are a retail tackle and bait shop on Ocracoke Island that specializes in all surf, inshore, and offshore fishing needs, as well as beach goods and clothing. You can find over 100 different models of rods and reels from

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Ocracoke Weather & Tides

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of our most frequent questions regarding our products we sell in the shop, fishing on Ocracoke, rules and regulations while fishing on the island, fees, permits, access and other miscellaneous questions. If you need additional information, please

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