Hatteras Fishing Trip

[J6Niner]

Took the H3 to Hatteras NC this past week for the Frank and Frans Red Drum Fishing Tournament (surf fishing on the beach). First time off-roading in the 3 and I was impressed. Have taken several Jeep Wranglers, a Land Rover Disco, Range Rover Sport (see pics), and several Ford trucks in the past and must say the 3 was MUCH better in the sand.

Before heading out, I debated on how much air to let out of the tires. I decided to hit the beach first, then see how much I needed to deflate. Wound up not deflating at all. Drove most of the week in 4Hi Lock, but realized after a few days that regular 4Hi was all I needed. Hit a few soft spots that I dropped down to 4Lo and crawled right out.

My pops picked up the Range Rover Sport a few weeks ago and decided to take it on the trip. He was worried about the low profile tires (19" wheels) in the sand. He decided not to deflate until he hit the beach also. Heading out on the first day he was fine. When we left, we had to climb a small incline in soft sand. His back tires burried and took a bit to get out (just about got stuck). After we got out, he aired down and didn't have any problems the rest of the week. Range has the "intelligent" 4wd system where you select the terrain and the truck adjusts. Pretty slick, but he probably could have crawled out of the hole if he could have just manually stuck it in 4low and locked the diffs. Too much technology? Has air suspension also - sits somewhat low for the road but raises about 4 inches when needed.

Pics from the trip (sorry for the overload of beach posing shots) - http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...0538&members=1

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Nothing like sand, surf and sun. I know you're in NC, but when I see pics like that I sure miss the Florida panhandle ... Cape San Blas, St George Island, Dog Island, Pensacola ...

Good times!

[K9sH3]

The Outer Banks are great, Hows was the fishing?
And Hey Wisha, Fly back to FL. Avis rents the H3's here, buy the cheap insurance they have and go at it again. Have those good times again.

[westhillsat]

Nice pictures, looks like a great time

[aetherH3]

the Range Rover Sports are one of the sexiest SUVs ever made... so hot!

[KenP]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

The Outer Banks are great, Hows was the fishing?

Couldn't be but so good. No fish in the pics.

J6, if you ever make it up this way let us know. We'll grab a beer or two...

[h2co-pilot]

This one is neat.

[J6Niner]

Hey Ken - you are correct, fishing was SLOW. I caught a few small puppy drum, pops caught a small blue, and the rookie brother-in-law caught a 27.5" drum (big enough to take 2nd place for day 2 of the tournament - see pic below).

We left a day early due to a front coming through the area. Winds were expected to blow 30-40 with gusts to 60. Makes it tough to fish!

Thanks for the comments!

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[h2co-pilot]

Originally Posted by J6Niner

Hey Ken - you are correct, fishing was SLOW. I caught a few small puppy drum, pops caught a small blue, and the rookie brother-in-law caught a 27.5" drum (big enough to take 2nd place for day 2 of the tournament - see pic below).

We left a day early due to a front coming through the area. Winds were expected to blow 30-40 with gusts to 60. Makes it tough to fish!

Thanks for the comments!

Wow, that camo must really work!



It was pretty windy.

Speaking of wind- Did they build a new bridge there, since Isabelle?

[J6Niner]

H2Co - I assume you're talking about the chanels that opened up during the storm on the island. If so, there were no bridges built! They dredged the breaches and re-paved the road. A lot of cool pics here (http://www.outer-banks.com/isabel/)...