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Perched on Top
Yellow perch may not rank high among the hardest fighting fish in the world, nor will they ever be highly regarded for achieving trophy-size status. […]
Articles by Richard Bernabe
Fishing
Mayfly hatch is trout harbinger
Each March, sports junkies across the country turn their attention to a certain college basketball tournament. […]
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Deep Bites
The first thing you notice after arriving at Lake Jocassee is that it’s no ordinary southern impoundment. […]
Fishing
Easy to get hooked on bronzebacks
The spirited fight and acrobatic leaps of the smallmouth bass are legendary with anglers. […]
Fishing
Practice makes perfect fly casts
Maybe you consider wading through ice-cold mountain streams in January a euphemism for acute hyperthermia. You might also think casting for redfish on some windy inshore flat in winter is a precursor for walking pneumonia. […]
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Warm Up to Trout
It’s easy to love fly fishing for trout in the spring and summer. […]
Bass Fishing
Bassin’ can be hot when it’s cold
When the trees become bare, the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, and the water temperature falls below fifty degrees, bass fishing can become a supremely challenging task. […]
Fishing
Be reel careful this year
I love cold-weather fly fishing, especially at South Carolina’s mountain rivers and streams. I love the cold air, the challenging fishing conditions, and the lack of crowds. […]
Fishing
Stalking wild redfish with a fly
In my mid-20s, I taught myself how to fly fish for trout at mountain streams. […]
Fishing
September’s song filled with trout
Although it’s possible to fish for trout throughout the year in South Carolina, the cooler weather September ushers in considerably thins the number of anglers. […]