Salt Water Novice

[solitude]

I have a really really cheap 9wt. someone gave me years ago (I think it was made by Eagle Claw). I am meeting some family the first week of August in an area that is called the "outer banks" of Virginia.

I was hoping to mess around trying to catch something on a fly rod. Is anyone out there familiar with that area or have any advice on tactics and flies for catching fish that time of year? Doesn't need to be large fish, just something fun.

Thanks alot.