What's Catchin -- Ashtyn from Fayetteville landed this nice BLACK DRUM today. Pic by Scott

While I was back visiting my parents I got the opportunity to take a couple of my NC clients out steelhead fishing. Always enjoy fishing with these ladies, and I shoulda taken them up on the invite to their recent wedding down in Caribbean. Congrats on the marriage, and hope to y'all and the kids again soon.

Getting hungry for Thanksgiving? Make sure to check out this week's beach report to find out what restaurants will be open for the big day and where to get a jump start with Christmas activities.

Santa is coming to Town! Save the Date! The 13th Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Town park. We will have live music, games, crafts, tasty treats, the lighting of the crab pot tree and a visit from the big guy himself: Santa! Enjoy some great restaurants and shopping in Town before and after the event. There is something for everyone on your list here in Duck! Thank you goes out to our generous presenting sponsor TowneBank.

Come one, come all to the Ocrafolk Opry Thanksgiving Show! Friday, November 24, the Ocrafolk Opry will features Martin Garrish, Dallas Mason, Fiddler Dave, Gary Mitchell, & Jenny Hargrove. The show is at Ocracoke Alive's Deepwater Theater, School Road, Ocracoke. Door opens at 7:30 PM, show runs 8-9:15 PM. Tickets available at the door or online at www.ocracokealive.org until they sell out. See you there!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! You know what that means...it's oyster season!