Bass Fishing
By the numbers, Falls of Neuse is NC’s top lake for largemouth bass
Bass fishing often is a numbers game. By one analysis, Falls of the Neuse Lake may be North Carolina’s best bass lake. […]
Month: March 2017
Bass Fishing
Bump-n-grind it out for spawning bass
Spring provides ample opportunities for anglers to catch spawning bass and/or a heavy stringer of green machines on any lake or river system. But catching them isn’t always easy when the angler and fish are separated only by 20 inches of clear water. […]
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Team up on tough turkeys
Turkey hunting can be the ultimate solitary hunting sport, but sometimes two hunters are better than one. […]
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Put the sneak on a gobbler
Custom call-maker Joey Murphy of Linwood, N.C., said some gobblers haven’t read the ‘how-to’ books on turkey hunting. They frequently play by a different set of rules. […]
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Patterning your shotgun
One of the most-overlooked aspects of hunting with a smoothbore is the act of getting a good pattern for your shotgun. […]
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When things gets tough, scratch out a tom
Hunters love it when a turkey plan comes together right off the get-go, but sometimes a wary old gobbler will tease you with booming gobbles, but sit tight on his turf. Instead of scratching your noggin for answers, just simply scratch…literally. […]
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The pros and cons of turkey decoys
Hunters typically fall into one of two camps when it comes to using turkey decoys: those who swear by them and those who don’t want the hassle of carrying them into the woods and setting them up. […]
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Broadheads for turkeys
Having the right gear is part and parcel to using archery equipment to take a turkey. […]
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What do turkey hunters see in blinds?
Turkey hunters often use hunting blinds, which can offer great offer great protection from the keen eyesight of turkeys. But it takes strategy to set the blinds up in the proper places. […]
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Comparing shotgun loads for turkeys
One well-known turkey hunter who wished to remain anonymous once discussed different shotgun loads for gobblers this way: “The only reason I don’t shoot 4-inch shells is because they don’t make them.” […]