Terry Madewell, Author at Carolina Sportsman

A typical multi-species February day on Russell

Guide Wendell Wilson said when fishing for multiple species in February, there’s no need to get out early. The mid-day is just as good because the fish are so deep. […]

Mark that target

Terry Madewell

When guide Wendell Wilson sees what he likes on his depth finder when fishing for multiple species, he immediately drops a marker buoy, tossing it off to the side of the spot so it won’t spook the fish but will give him a reference point. […]

Big baits for big February catfish

Terry Madewell

Jason Knight said he is a big believer in big bait for big fish year-round, especially in February. […]

February’s big-cat data

Terry Madewell

According to Dieter Melhorn of the Catawba Catfish Club, the ”perfect storm” situation for big catfish occurred in February 2010 in a tournament at Lake Wateree. Three of the club’s biggest catches ever were made in that tournament. […]

Get out early and fish all day

Terry Madewell

Clay Henderson said fishing patterns will change as the day progresses, so he likes to go early and stay late. […]

Russell’s unique fishery for yellow perch

Terry Madewell

Guide Wendell Wilson said the most-unique fish he catches is the yellow perch, and winter is a good time to catch a bunch of these fish on any given day. […]

Big female bass ready to move shallow at Lake Marion

Terry Madewell

Despite the recent icy, cold weather, the season for big largemouth bass is upon anglers at Lake Marion. Guide Chris Heinning said, ready or not, February produces big bass, and they were already on the move just before the latest ice storm. […]

Time to flip a few birds

Terry Madewell

Some of the biggest news this month is the hunting season for cormorants, set to begin on Feb. 2. Of no surprise to local fishermen, Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie are overwhelmed with cormorants. […]