Articles by Tim Mead

Freshwater Fishing

Wylie Wonderland

Tim Mead

Tarheel State fishermen have a big choice during the winter: stay home and watch television and see guys catch fish from the phosphate pits of Florida or go fishing. […]

Inshore Fishing

Fly-ing though saltwater

Tim Mead

Flyfishermen have long known that their gear is not limited to wimpy rods and small fish. Particularly over the past 20 years, as equipment has improved, fly-fishing has created opportunities to catch saltwater fish efficiently. […]

Bass Fishing

How does Wylie compare?

Tim Mead

Brian McRae, a fisheries biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission said Lake Wylie’s largemouth bass fishery compares favorably with some of North Carolina’s other best bass fisheries. […]

Bass Fishing

Best spots?

Tim Mead

Among the multiple creeks entering Lake Wylie, which ones meet the criteria of André Powell and Brian Porter? […]

Bass Fishing

Docking Stations

Tim Mead

André Powell, who has coached running backs for the University of North Carolina, Clemson University and now the University of Maryland, spends most of his free time away from the gridiron on the deck of his bass boat. […]

Bass Fishing

Hard to Top

Tim Mead

As the leaves fall at Morrow Mountain State Park, bass fishing at adjacent Lake Tillery hits its peak. Autumn has long been a favorite time for many anglers to fish the 5,000-acre reservoir near Albemarle. […]

Content

Take your Pick

Tim Mead

Jacks, jackfish, snakes…. Whatever you call them, chain pickerel are among the most over-looked angling opportunities in North Carolina. […]

Bass Fishing

Dog Days = Bass Days?

Tim Mead

The dog days of summer. Hot, lazy, sultry days. Many believe the term “dog days” developed because it’s so hot that all dogs do is laze around the yard and pant. […]