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November 4, 2026

Patrick Cotter’s shad fishing trip

I caught these Hickory shad in Falkland, NC.

–Patrick Cotter

NEW PRODUCTS

Shimano Inc. announced that it has acquired all shares of JACKALL, the international fishing lure company recognized for its innovative designs. […]

NEW PRODUCTS

SITKA Gear made its debut in fishing this year, so the brand is marking its first holiday season on the water with a Black Friday wader exchange. […]

NEW PRODUCTS

Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight, packable furniture, introduces ACG x Helinox. […]

Deer

Bryson Fuller of Oxford, NC won the Carolina Sportsman October 2026 Bag-A-Buck Contest with his Granville County 16-point buck. […]

Bag a Buck

Jason Dunn of Snow Camp, NC killed a 10-point buck in Alamance County, NC on Nov. 1, 2026. […]