Yellowfin Tuna fishing off the Outer Banks is about speed, power, and skill — and few crews do it better than Al’s Gal Sportfishing. Running out of Oregon Inlet, the crew chases big tuna along the Gulf Stream, where the warm currents push bait schools close enough for anglers to get a shot at the real thing.
Captains Roger Parker, Sam Stokes, and Mick Sampson have spent decades on these waters. They know the signs — slicks on the surface, birds working, the right temperature breaks — and that knowledge is what gets rods bending when the bite turns on.
The Al’s Gal is a 53-foot sportfishing boat powered by a 1,000-horse Caterpillar diesel. She’s built for the kind of days that make fishing stories last — fast to the grounds, steady in rough water, and comfortable inside when you need a break.
Equipment includes:
- Outriggers and a fighting chair for heavy action
- Refrigerated fish boxes and live wells
- Modern sonar and navigation systems
- Air-conditioned cabin with galley and safety gear
- Trolling rigged ballyhoo, cedar plugs, and lures for fast strikes
- Chumming with Menhaden to draw tuna closer when the surface bite slows
- Vertical jigging and popping for hands-on anglers who want to feel the hit directly
Prime months: May and June. The water’s warm, the seas calm, and Yellowfin are thick across the Gulf Stream ledges. Later in summer, you might pick up Mahi, Wahoo, or even a Marlin in the mix.
Every trip is different, but the goal stays the same — a solid day offshore, rods bent, and fish in the box. That’s why Al’s Gal keeps locals and visitors coming back year after year.
If you want real offshore fishing with a crew that knows the Carolina coast inside out, Al’s Gal Sportfishing is the one to call.
Al's Gal Sportfishing
- Nags Head, NC
Captain Roger Parker leads Al’s Gal Sportfishing from Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Nags Head, NC. Trained by offshore legend Captain Sam Stokes, Roger offers full-day offshore charters targeting tuna, mahi, marlin, wahoo, and sailfish, ensuring an exciting and productive fishing experience for all anglers.
