August 2011 - Page 3 of 11 - Carolina Sportsman

Autumn Down Low

Like many North Carolina charterboat captains, Butch Foster of Southport migrated to the coast from inland after spending many vacations there, finally deciding to make it his permanent home. […]

Coastal Tar Heels prepare for Hurricane Irene

Jerry Dilsaver

Concern among Carolina’s coastal residents heightened today (Aug. 25) when the NOAA National Hurricane Center shifted the forecast track of Hurricane Irene to the west during its 11 a.m. update, intensifying the need to be ready for the oversized storm barreling toward the eastern seaboard. […]

‘Pinching’ early season geese: Paddling can get you plenty of chances

Phillip Gentry

When the prospect of writing a paddling column was tossed around, one of the stipulations was for it to cover both fishing and hunting opportunities from a paddled boat. […]

Big stripers take the cake: Midlands Club holds two tournaments

Glenn Corley

The Midlands Striper Club held tournaments on June 11 on Lake Murray and July 9 on Clarks Hill Lake, and TeamCatchall came away with first- and third-place finishes. […]

When it gets tough…Pick your spots, and be especially stealthy

Robert Satterwhite

Fishing conditions haven’t been ideal this summer. Week-long stretches of 90-degree temperatures, coupled with too little rain, have had a detrimental impact on many trout streams. […]

With baited breath…Use the right tools, get the best live bait

Jerry Dilsaver

It amazes me sometimes when I talk to fishermen and suggest trying live bait for targeting a certain fish, and the response is, “I’d really like to, but there’s no where around here that sells it.” […]

Protect your electronics investment

Allan Tarvid

There is a list of risks I won’t take with my electronics, and it starts with leaving them installed while trailering to and from the launching ramp. […]