Blues can be caught at Oregon Inlet. For spotted redfish, the holy grail is fishing at Hatteras point. We go down every year. Also check out Jenettes Pier, and the piers at Rodanthe and Avon.
It was so clear at P'ville, my wife thought we were in danger of grounding when we were in 25' of water. Found some marks out at 70, but no takers. Called it early and got back just in time to get hailed on at the dock.