Tradewinds Tackle

Tradewinds Tackle

Over 40 Years of Fishing Tradition on Ocracoke Island, NC

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October Fishing On Ocracoke

October is the peak fishing month on Ocracoke Island. Jumping mullets move along the inlets and beach, providing a great source of bait for game fish such as drum and bluefish. Water temperatures start to cool down toward the end of the month, bringing larger bluefish and citation (over 40 inches) red drum to the surf.

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Josh Kepley

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Josh Kepley

October 18, 2020
Ayden Kepley and his grandpas from Thomasville N.C. out with captain Ernie of Gecko Sportfishing. With Ernie’s coaching, Ayden got this 50” drum in by himself! Caught several others too! ... See MoreSee Less

October 18, 2020 Ayden Kepley and his grandpas from Thomasville N.C. out with captain Ernie of Gecko Sportfishing. With Ernie’s coaching, Ayden got this 50” drum in by himself! Caught several others too!Image attachment
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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

Ocracoke Weather What should you pack to wear this week? How does the weather look this week for fishing?  Click here for a weather station on Ocracoke Island that lets you know what is happening here real time. The weather

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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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