OCP Preparing for Irene(H2) Friday 8/26/11

Did you get cash out of ATM? Have batteries? Water? Propane for BBQ? Coolers w/ ice? Generator? Gas? Electricity may be out for days. PLEASE PREPARE AND BE SAFE!

Vance reporting 20-30mph winds at 11:00am, no rain. Staff & friends of the pier helping with boarding up pier house and Island Way Restaurant. Looking for brighter days and the fish to return after Irene for some awesome fishing. Thanks to: Chad & Steve, Sanders & Nancy, Brian & Bobbi for helping us get the job done quickly!

 CHECK OUT STORM PULSE: It's really cool!

StormPulse Hurricane live tracker

 http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Oak+Island&state=NC&site=ILM&textField1=33.9126&textField2=-78.1046

Irene: Strongest Hurricane to Hit Carolinas Since 1996

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

Aug 23, 2011; 7:01 AM ET

"Residents of the Carolinas should not underestimate the power Irene has the potential to unleash..."

Irene is projected to become the strongest hurricane to hit the Carolinas since 1996 this weekend. Six years have passed since the entire United States endured a blow like Irene is forecast to unleash.
The AccuWeather.com Hurricane Center is expecting Irene to blast onto the Carolina coastline in between Myrtle Beach and Morehead City this weekend as a strong Category 3 hurricane.
Irene even has a good chance of strengthen into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane by Thursday, and it is not out of the question that Irene maintains this powerful strength through its landfall in the Carolinas.
Whether at strong Category 3 or 4 status, Irene will pose a serious threat to lives and property at landfall as reported by AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
Residents of the Carolinas should not underestimate the power Irene has the potential to unleash, especially since these states have not been the target of such a fierce hurricane in 15 years.

OCP Web Cam Up & Running on Web Site

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Ocean Crest Pier

Pier Cam Live
We are happy to inform you all that the OCP Web Cam is up-and-running. Finally! And it was worth the wait. Now everyone can check their  favorite fishing spot, view wind direction(via flag), see who's on the pier, check out the local action, see what's biting, and view the waves. 

Instructions

Some browsers & systems may require you to first install the ActiveX Plugin before viewing  camera for the first time. Then you proceed to view the pier with two options. You have the option of clicking on Stream 1 or 2(these are same) for Real Time Streaming Protocol, or clicking on M-JPEG for frame-by-frame still shots. Please be patient with us on the load and refresh rates as we are   testing out the bandwidth to see its affects on your viewing quality. If you have any questions or comments concerning OCP Web Cam, PLEASE REFER THEM TO: Jaymie Christine.

Successful Queen of King's Tournament

 

Thanks to all the "Queen of Kings",  ladies & coaches for making a successful 2011 tournament. You all really showed great spirit, teamwork, and camaraderie! And that created a day full of fun, fellowship, and Great fishing.  Your teamwork and devotion to OCP is what makes us such a fabulous community fishing venue, and a great place to hang out. OCP appreciates your support. 

We look forward to a great FISHING season! 

Keep up the great work, and until next year's "Queen of Kings"

  GET YOUR GIRL ON at OCP!!!

Final Catch of Queen of Kings Tournament- Day 1

Final Catch of the Day for Queen of Kings Tournament Day 1

Sweet Pea King, 1lb .5oz Spanish
Brenda Parker, 13oz Blue
Bobby Diaz-Welch, 11oz Blue
Courtney Caudle, 13oz Blue
Teresa Leach-Youssef, 13oz Blue
Wanda Johnson, 13oz Blue
Chloe Grant, 1lb .02oz Blue
Cathy Basom, 15oz Blue
Jennifer Haas, 11oz Blue

2011 Speckled Trout Season Re-opens

PROCLAMATION

RE:  SPOTTED SEATROUT RECREATIONAL
Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, 

hereby announces that effective 12:01 A.M., Thursday, June 16, 2011, 

the following will apply to spotted seatrout in the recreational fishery:

I. SPOTTED SEATROUT RULE SUSPENSION
 North Carolina Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 03M .0504 (a) and (b) are suspended.  

II. MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT
            It is unlawful to possess spotted seatrout (speckled trout) less than 14 inches total length.

III. RECREATIONAL BAG LIMIT
           It is unlawful to possess more than six (6) spotted seatrout per person per day by hook 

           and line or for recreational purposes.  Of those six, no more than two (2) shall be greater

           than 24 inches total length.

IV. GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of 

        N.C.G. S. 113-170.4; 113-170.5; 113-182; 113-221.1; 143B-289.52 and N.C. 

        Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 03H .0103, and 03M .0512.

B. It is unlawful to violate the provisions of any proclamation issued by the Fisheries Director 

        under his delegated authority pursuant to N.C. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 03H .0103.

C. On November 4, 2010, the Marine Fisheries Commission authorized interim management 

        measures to ensure the viability of spotted seatrout until final approval of the Spotted Seatrout 

        Fishery Management Plan.

D. This proclamation supersedes Proclamations FF-7- 2011, dated January 12, 2011 and  FF-30-2011, 

        dated February 14, 2011.

Fish Biting Again at OCP- King's back on-line!

 

CONGRATUALATIONS Jerry Fall! 

Thanks for breaking the 18-day spell. Last fish caught was on 5/14. At least we know there's more than mosquitoes and no-seeums biting at the pier!

FYI: GET YOUR GIRL ON! ~ Ladies Only

We still have plenty of spots available for the

"QUEEN OF KINGS Tournament June 10-12. 

$50 reserves your spot. 

Sign up at OCP Pier House