Blackfin blackout
Yellowfin tuna aren’t as plentiful off the coast of the Carolinas in July as they are in the spring, but blackfin tuna are here in large numbers. […]
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Unhooking Spanish mackerel doesn’t have to come with a cut
Follow these tips to avoid getting your fingers sliced while removing Spanish mackerel from your hook. […]
Start speaking Spanish, mackerel that is, in May off the Carolinas
One of the signs that spring has returned to the Carolinas is the arrival of Spanish mackerel in coastal waters. These little mackerel are targeted by fishermen from Hilton Head to Nags Head, and rightfully so. […]
Islands of speckled trout
The Cape Fear River and its bays and tributaries typically hold speckled trout year-round. Unless there is an early cold snap that chills the water more than usual, the bite stays pretty aggressive into December, and the early forecast is for the weather to remain warm through Christmas. […]
Catch more redfish in the Pawleys Island surf
By November, many anglers have stored their fishing gear and won’t take it out until the spring, opting for hunting, football or cozying up by the fire drinking hot chocolate, but this is a great month for all types of fishing, including surf-fishing. […]
Catch more state-line speckled trout
For much of the year, the coast along the border between North Carolina and South Carolina provides a wide variety of species to target, and November is a great time to be on the water, especially if speckled trout are among your favorites. It’s a sure bet for steady action on every phase of the tide. […]
Timing South Carolina’s deer rut
Deer biologists would love to be able to say that on Oct. 1, the rut will peak in 23 days, but it’s not that simple. Biologists often examine fetuses and can pinpoint very accurately the date of conception, but not every doe enters estrus on the same day. […]
Big, Outer Banks red drum have pier visits on their itineraries
October is a special month for many of North Carolina’s fisheries, and none more so than the Outer Banks’ adult red drum stampede. Pier fishermen will get the first taste of reds longer than 40 inches as they follow baitfish evacuating the sounds and Virginia waters in anticipation of cold weather. […]
Pier fishing: It’s about much more than catching fish
Fishing piers offer many advantages to anglers over fishing from the beaches or from boats. But for most pier anglers, it’s about much more than just catching fish. […]
Holden Beach’s offshore buffet awaits anglers on bottom-fishing trips out of Holden Beach, N.C.
“This is between you and me!” Jeff “Shug” Schucker shouted at a fish 150 feet below the keel of Kevin Sneed’s 31-foot Pro Kat. “And you better believe I’m gonna win this one!” […]