you might not be doing it wrong, but some people who fish are and deserve to be called out. lots of things that are legal are still dickish to do.

6/16/2015 11:48:56 AM

ITT we learn sawahash hates tourists.

I'm guessing she's the one leaving piles of beer cans too.

More at 10.

6/16/2015 11:49:18 AM

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"an acquaintance of an acquaintance actually photoshopped that pic"

sounds legit

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"this is code for you come here for a week once a year, you come to my literal backyard"

Your house is oceanfront?


[Edited on June 16, 2015 at 11:54 AM. Reason : VV yah i'm not doubting you...just funny how you described]

6/16/2015 11:50:51 AM

Why is this any more complicated than first come? If someone was fishing then you stay away. If someone is already swimming then you don't throw a line out. what the hell is so difficult about that?

6/16/2015 11:52:42 AM

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"sounds legit"

look into it, it's a fake.

6/16/2015 11:53:02 AM

A school of 20ft+ sharks,

6/16/2015 12:10:33 PM

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"they have as much say as you, and they also outnumber you, and they are a bigger impact to the local economy, so... sour grapes for you?"

You are correct, we need the tourist here for the local economy. While my normal job is not dependent on tourist, my summer job is. There is not one local here that doesn't think we need the tourists.
However, tourists don't participate in the beach sweeps. Tourists don't have to wake up on Tuesday mornings after a long weekend and look out on the beach and see nothing but trash thrown everywhere. Tourists don't have to clean up the damages after a hurricane. The locals put a lot of effort into keeping the beach a nice place to visit.
Say you have a room to rent out in your house. You need someone to rent that room from you so that you can continue to pay your mortgage. In order for someone to want to come and rent the room, you maintain it daily when no one is in it. You want to make your room one of the most appealing rooms on the east coast. Then someone rents your room. They pay you what you ask them to pay you and you're able to continue to pay your mortgage. When they get there, they tell you that your daily life is an inconvenience for them. They expect you to change up for 3 months to make their time there more enjoyable.
You do it, because you need them there, and you don't want them to leave.
Then, one day, you come out of your bedroom and the house is trashed. The person renting your room is gone until next year. There is no one there left to clean it but you. You put so much effort into maintaining the room and your house so that people will come, only for them to trash it and leave. You need the people to rent the room to help with your financial situation, but they tend to leave a sour taste in your mouth at the end of their time there. Not all people who rent the room are assholes, but there are enough that are that you start to dread the time of year when you need someone to rent the room again.


I actually do enjoy getting to meet tourists. It's cool to meet new people and get to know them. I have nothing against the majority of the tourists that I meet. Just don't get upset when the locals get overwhelmed and the desire to not be around the tourists. Don't get upset when we hate it when you come out to Shack. We're just trying to have our own time, time off from the vacationing people. A time where we can also enjoy our summer without feeling overcrowded.

6/16/2015 12:11:51 PM

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"Snagging isn't the only issue but so are shark attacks, as evinced by this thread. If someone wants to fish before 10 and after 6, then more power too them. But reasonably you can't expect people, primarily kids, to see and identify if you're fishing. Waves move people farther than they think, so a child who was playing away from you could easily get pushed by you. Perhaps this means they miss the line, perhaps it means they get tangled or hook or perhaps it means they get maimed by a shark that got wind of your bait or a smaller fish that was after your bait. "

fishing has nothing to do with the shark attacks. First of all the bait is THICK right now, always is this time of year. We cast nets on menhaden and pull them up a hundred at a time right off oak island. There's all sorts of other predator fish/sharks/dolphins/manta rays that are around when the bait is stacked. We see them all the time from the boat just 10s of yards from swimmers that are clueless to this fact. fishermen chumming or a little bait in the water aint squat compared to the thousands of stinky ass menhaden swimming right by you and getting chomped up by other animals.

that said sharks usually don't mess with people even with blood/bait/chum all around. We used to go spear fishing with sharks all around, they may get close everyone once in a while but would tend to stay away. Contrary to news hype and movies a little bait or blood doesn't drive all sharks into a massive killing frenzy.

6/16/2015 12:11:52 PM

Carolina beach pic is a photoshop.

Surf fishing really sucks from Late May - Late July until the spot run

Really they should just ban it during the summer. All you catch are sand sharks and small whiting, and the occasional black drum/flounder if you are just lucky as hell.

I don't think 2 cut shrimp or small bloodworms as bait makes a 7 foot shark attack 2 children in one day, i think it was a combination of factors and an incredibly freakish weekend for it to happen on. I have been going to Holden Beach since I was 3 weeks old because my grandad bought a house there and it is busier on a weekly basis than I have ever seen in my life (and i hate it)

Swimmers are major idiots sometimes and drift into where your line is. It is very annoying on days where they are the only ones in the water for half a mile. The type of people who have to pull over and slow down 30 miles an hour on the highway to have a conversation on their phone.

6/16/2015 12:13:27 PM

Just need to increase the bobcat population

6/16/2015 12:19:19 PM

my cousin was down there April 10th and saw a bobcat. I guess they swim across the intracoatal waterway to get on the island

6/16/2015 12:24:46 PM

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"we need the tourist here for the local economy."

BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN WE HAVE TO LIKE 'EM

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"Don't get upset when we hate it when you come out to Shack"

Where?

6/16/2015 12:24:55 PM

DONT GET ALL UPSET WHEN YOU COME OUT TO SHACK AND US LOCALS DON'T EVEN LOOK AT CHA

uhhh ok?

6/16/2015 12:33:45 PM

Who's shacking?

6/16/2015 12:49:58 PM

it will blow sawahash's mind when she learns that some of the people fishing are tourists

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"I don't think 2 cut shrimp or small bloodworms as bait makes a 7 foot shark attack 2 children in one day, i think it was a combination of factors and an incredibly freakish weekend for it to happen on. I have been going to Holden Beach since I was 3 weeks old because my grandad bought a house there and it is busier on a weekly basis than I have ever seen in my life (and i hate it)"

probably had nothing to do with it

hit an run shark attacks are accidental by sharks in shallow water, they usually happens when conditions are poor (they were, water was churned up and cloudy) and near bait fish (one of the bites was in bad conditions, and near a pier) where the shark accidentally bites. the sharks aren't hunting people, these types of attacks are accidental so just stay out of the water when its churned up, if you see signs of bait fish, and don't swim near piers.

[Edited on June 16, 2015 at 12:59 PM. Reason : .]

6/16/2015 12:56:50 PM

http://www.wral.com/beachgoers-warned-against-swimming-after-shark-attacks/14713919/

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"But safety officials scouted for sharks from boats and a helicopter Monday. One was spotted Monday morning, Holloman said."

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"the town has no ordinance authorizing officials to order the surf cleared even if sharks present a threat. And a state law guarantees public access to beaches."

6/16/2015 3:42:01 PM

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"near bait fish"

That's the big reason. The menhaden are booming in Brunswick since the net ban in 2007. Great for local sport fishing and wildlife in genera, but it does lead to large bait balls right on the beach.

6/16/2015 3:46:42 PM

http://myfox8.com/2015/06/16/16-year-old-oak-island-shark-attack-victim-speaks-out/

When I was swimming adjacent to the Oak Island pier weekend before last I stepped on some kind of larger fish and GTFO out of the water. I don't know what it was but I didn't stick around to find out.

6/17/2015 10:15:11 AM

holy vocal fry

6/17/2015 6:43:00 PM

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"This is Oak Island, NC Let’s talk a bit about sharks and shark bites. In light of the recent unfortunate events that occurred on the island yesterday, it’s important to understand why this happened and how it might have been prevented. There are three types of shark attacks- Hit and run, Sneak ups, and Bump and Bite. Sneak Ups and Bump and Bite attacks occur in deep water, well offshore. Those types of attacks are more likely to be fatal. Shark bites that happen close to the shore or near the beach are called Hit and Runs. Hit and Runs occur when the ocean is turbulent, and the waters are cloudy. Under these conditions, sharks hunting skills are impaired. The accident occurs when a shark mistakes a human for a fish. The shark makes one grab, lets go, and immediately leaves. It does not pursue the victim. Although traumatic, this type of attack is rarely fatal, and in itself, the attack is rare. You have a better chance of being struck by lighting than you do being attacked by a shark. Sharks do not actively “hunt” or purposely seek out humans. So what can you do to lower your risk of coming into contact with a shark? Here’s some tips: 1. Do not swim near the piers or near people fishing. Piers attract fish. That is why people fish from piers. When a pier is built over the in the ocean, by the laws of nature that pier attracts marine life. Small fish congregate around the pilings in the ocean, which in return attracts bigger fish like sharks. Sharks are also attracted to the smell of the bait used by people fishing. 2. Do not swim in the ocean when the water is cloudy or turbulent. For the most part, Oak Island’s waters are clear. But like every other beach area, after a storm or days of high winds, the ocean currents and increased wave action churns up the water, making it cloudy. As previously described, cloudy waters make it difficult to for sharks to discern yourself from a fish. 3. Do not swim at night, dusk or dawn. Sharks are most active during these hours. 4. Swim in a group, and don’t swim too far out from shore. Sharks are more likely to bite a lone individual than one in a group of people. The further out in the water you go, the more likely you will encounter a shark. Take care around sand bars and drop offs, as sharks are known to frequent these areas. Being too far from shore also makes it difficult to reach you if you need help. 5. Be alert for activity of dolphins and sea birds. Diving sea birds and dolphins are a good indicator that bait fish are schooling in an area. Schools of bait fish and the feeding activity also attracts sharks. Avoid swimming in those areas. We want you to be safe when you visit Oak Island, which is why we post warnings when these things happen. In yesterday’s attack, both victims were swimming in the ocean, approximately 20 yards from shore, after we had a couple very windy days accompanied by passing thunderstorms. Wave action was higher than usual, and the ocean was cloudy from being churned up. One victim was also swimming near the fishing pier. Thankfully, the latest news on the condition of the teens is positive. They are out of surgery and their condition is stable. Please share these safety tips with your friends and family members who will be visiting the beach. Remember, this could have happened anywhere. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure."

6/18/2015 9:48:01 AM

I'D RATHER GET BIT BY ONE A DEM SHARKS THAN SHOW UP AT THE SHACK WHEN DEM LOCALS IS AROUND. I'M REEL SKEERED OF DIRTY LOOKS

6/18/2015 11:04:58 AM

What is this 'Shack' I hear speak of?

Not the Crab Shack on Salter Path, is it? Decent seafood there.

6/18/2015 11:09:12 AM

At first I thought she was using "Shack" as a verb...but maybe she means the "Shark Shack" restaurant since she lives in Atlantic Beach?

Who knows.

[Edited on June 18, 2015 at 11:13 AM. Reason : https://www.facebook.com/sharkshackatlanticbeach]

6/18/2015 11:12:03 AM

shackleford banks

6/18/2015 11:24:10 AM

It's an exclusive island for people who are living the salt lifestyle.

If you've never been you can catch a ferry out of Beaufort for about $15 a head. The beach side is really nice once you hike a couple miles in to get away from the crowds that linger around the sound side and the point where the ferry boats drop people off. I highly recommend doing it at least once.

6/19/2015 11:04:01 AM

Or you could rent a kayak and make your way over and see the ponies. Definitely a fun experience.

6/19/2015 11:40:03 AM

nah, you shouldn't go, all the locals go there and don't want you

6/19/2015 11:47:15 AM

Imma party my face off at Shack this weekend. If I happen to spot a sawahash in the wild I'll be sure to report back.

6/19/2015 11:50:34 AM

haha Shackleford Banks. most redneck sounding name for a beach ever.

6/19/2015 11:59:27 AM

sounds pretty English to me

6/19/2015 12:05:00 PM

not sure whats redneck about the name itself. unless you're a california elitist.

6/19/2015 12:08:16 PM

Shakulfuld Bainks is how it sounds in my head.

and I'm an NC native. what what

[Edited on June 19, 2015 at 12:10 PM. Reason : .]

6/19/2015 12:09:51 PM

6/19/2015 12:13:49 PM

6/19/2015 12:13:55 PM

^ thank you

6/19/2015 12:14:19 PM

I've heard there's really good shark tooth hunting at Shackleford Banks

6/19/2015 12:51:47 PM

we used to camp out on sdhackleford, good times. saw a dude drown, not good times

6/20/2015 9:09:11 PM

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article25581343.html

6/26/2015 3:58:23 PM

No offense sawahash but, as a native of the same waters as you, where are you surf fishing that's so fucking crowded, and isn't worse than a dozen other spots? I mean hell, Fort Macon has some of the best surf fishing in the area, and you don't have to worry about hooking any tourists there. I guess you could be angling near some of the piers, but you'd be dropping line with like a 100 beach goers around you...

EDIT: And it's not like Shack isn't packed with yuppie boaters anyway... half the "tourists" I dislike are actually just recent migratory birds, yah know.

[Edited on June 26, 2015 at 4:38 PM. Reason : YUP]

6/26/2015 4:35:18 PM

Heard there was another one about an hour ago. Boy bitten in the arm and taken by helicopter. In Waves near the KOA.

[Edited on June 27, 2015 at 5:55 PM. Reason : ]

6/27/2015 5:54:02 PM

One time I saw sawahash at The Tackle Box...

wasted.

6/28/2015 7:42:26 AM

One time sawahash was wasted and i saw her tackle box.

6/28/2015 8:58:28 AM

Lol, I'm sure you did. I used to live there and get trashed all the time. I haven't gotten like that in at least a year though. When I go now it's generally during the week and I'm gone by 9 or 10. It's been a long time since I've been wasted.

And if I ever showed you my tackle box, it was the actual box in which I keep my tackle, because I've never been the chick that gets so wasted that I start flashing things.


Oh and Netstorm, it usually isn't ever that super crowded that I can't fish. I don't like going down to Fort Macon cause you can't bring beer with you, and what type of day fishing on the beach are you having if you don't have beer? I usually fish around the Money Island or Beaufort access in AB. Those places generally have more locals that use them since there isn't really public parking near them, so they aren't so crowded. The only times I've ever had issues with people swimming in my line is when it's just that one random person that has the whole ocean to swim in, yet picks the spot where I'm fishing. I've had more trouble with other people that don't know how to cast straight out crossing my line.
Mostly though, during June through August, I'm not surf fishing. I'm out there swimming and having beach days with my friends.

[Edited on June 29, 2015 at 11:33 AM. Reason : ]

6/29/2015 11:27:16 AM

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" It's been a long time since I've been wasted. "

6/29/2015 12:35:39 PM

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" I don't like going down to Fort Macon cause you can't bring beer with you, and what type of day fishing on the beach are you having if you don't have beer?"

Fair enough.

6/29/2015 1:32:51 PM

http://www.wral.com/big-catch-on-nc-coast-also-has-a-big-bite/14743917/

6/29/2015 4:30:30 PM

^^^I know, a lot of people don't believe me. It's my boyfriend, we don't go out drinking any. I got drunk on my birthday, but other than that it's been a while.

6/29/2015 4:58:15 PM

Oh shit! Not again! This time off of Ocracoke.

http://www.wral.com/seventh-shark-attack-reported-off-nc-coast/14749241/

7/1/2015 3:05:27 PM

I'm sorry, but after 7 shark attacks in less than a month, I would NOT go swimming at NC beaches.

[Edited on July 1, 2015 at 7:37 PM. Reason : at least not any time soon, anyway]

7/1/2015 7:37:26 PM

k

7/1/2015 7:56:54 PM