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OBSESSION MEXICO NEWSLETTER

OREGON INLET FISHING EARLY APRIL THRU OCTOBER

Just want to let y’all know that I am currently taking bookings for the 2026 Oregon Inlet fishing season. Last year was pretty good fishing. Yellowfin showed up in early April, and we had good yellowfin tuna fishing thru mid-July. Sharks were again a nuisance later in the season but not as bad as previous years, or maybe we’re just figuring out how to avoid the damm things! From the beginning of May thru early October we had excellent dolphin fishing when sargassum lines were available. And along with good blue marlin and sailfishing, we had a better showing of white marlin in August and September than the previous couple of years. Plenty of blackfin tuna and tilefish were around if fishing for dolphin or yellowfin was slow.

Nick Gowitzka took over as deckhand on the Obsession in late June. He is a very experienced local fisherman that has worked on several charter boats and commercial boats. It has been great having him aboard. He will be joining me in Mexico this winter and plans on fishing with me next summer as well. You might recognize Nick from the National Geographic series WICKED TUNA! Nick was featured on the show for several years; first as deckhand on the Fishing Frenzy and then as captain of the Little Shell. Nick is an outstanding fisherman, a big game hunter, and extremely entertaining. I believe you will enjoy fishing with him!

Fishing Outer Banks Obsession Fall 2025 Captain Jeff Ross Outer Banks NC

AT THIS TIME, MY AVAILABLE DATES IN 2026 ARE:

APR 10 - 30;

MAY 1
MAY 3 - 8
MAY 10 - 13
MAY 21 - 31

JUNE 1 - 4
JUNE 6 - 9
JUNE 11
JUNE 13 - 17
JUNE 22 - 23
JUNE 25 - 30

JULY 1 - 31

AUG 8
AUG 10
AUG 15 - 18
AUG 24 - 31

SEPT 1 - OCT 31

You can reserve dates by email captjeff@mindspring.com or phone 252-473-8487. The cost of chartering the OBSESSION out of Pirates Cove Marina in 2026 will be either $2700 or $2800 (to be decided before New Years). This fee covers 1-6 people and includes bait, tackle, and ice for your fish. A tip for the mate (15 - 20%) is customary if service is satisfactory. A $500/day deposit is required to secure your fishing date. The deposit is fully refundable: 1) with notification of cancellation of your trip one month prior to your scheduled date or; 2) due to bad weather. The deposit can be sent to: Captain Jeff Ross 3102 S. Ocean View Ct. Nags Head, NC 27959

All you need to bring is food and beverages for the day, and a few extra coolers to bring home your catch. NO LICENSES are required as I have a blanket license for the boat which covers all my customers. A fish cleaning service is available at the marina to fillet and package your fish. Vacuum packing & overnight freezing & storage is also an option upon request.

Fishing Outer Banks Obsession Fall 2025 Captain Jeff Ross Outer Banks NC

SAILFISHING IN MEXICO JANUARY - MID MARCH

We are currently getting ready to haul the Obsession out of the water and do a little maintenance in preparation for our winter fishing season in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

My plans are to run the OBSESSION to Isla Mujeres, Mexico for the light tackle sailfishing season in winter 2026. This will be my 25th season fishing in Mexico. The waters off the northern Yucatan Peninsula hold the world's greatest seasonal concentration of Atlantic sailfish, and provide outstanding light tackle action. The OBSESSION will be available for charter from mid-January thru mid-March. The cost of chartering the OBSESSION out of out of Enrique Lima Marina, Isla Mujeres, Mexico in 2026 for a full day will be $3000. This includes all bait and tackle, as well as food and beverages for the day. In March half day trips for $1800 are an option. You can reserve dates by email captjeff@mindspring.com or phone 252-473 8487.

Fishing Outer Banks Obsession ISLA MUJERES Captain Jeff Ross Outer Banks NC