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Marshall Reed, 85, of West Virginia, grins big after decking this 23-inch puppy drum to start the day on a recent Thursday morning in Nags Head.

Anglers were also catching bluefish, pinfish and small speckled trout. The ocean water remained relatively warm at 67 degrees.

Jennette’s Pier switched to its fall operating hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting Monday, October 28.

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