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August 4, 2026

Patrick Cotter’s shad fishing trip

I caught these Hickory shad in Falkland, NC.

–Patrick Cotter

Fishing Hotspots

When the calendar turns to August, Sam Jones of Jocassee Charters said some anglers turn to fishing at night in 60 to 80 feet of water. […]

Fishing Hotspots

For Capt. Jot Owens of Jot It Down Fishing Charters in Wrightsville Beach, sheepshead are worth pursing in August for more than one reason. […]

Features

Along with summer heat and humidity, anglers temporarily lose the solitude the river provides this time of year and are forced to share it. […]

Features

Many anglers unknowingly miss out on catching fish because they aren’t using the proper hook size. These tips will help. […]

Deer Hunting

For many deer hunters, a crossbow represents much more than simply another piece of hunting equipment. […]