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October 20, 2026

Striped bass would be given gamefish protection, along with red drum and speckled trout, if House Bill 353 is approved.

Coastal gamefish bill unveiled at Legislature

A bill to designate red drum, spotted seatrout and striped bass as gamefish was entered in the North Carolina House of Representatives today (March 15). […]

A pending state-record bluefin tuna was landed Saturday (March 12) off Oregon Inlet. To the left of the tuna (from left to right) are Capt. Ned Ashby, Virginia's Kenny Hines, Sea Breeze mate George Cecil, kneeling on left is Keith Allen of Virginia. To the right of the tuna (left to right) are Minnesota's Craig Allen (kneeling), Virginia's Lee Thacker, Virginia's Corey Schultz (who landed the big fish) and Pat Hughs of Minnesota.

State bluefin tuna record shattered

Jerry Dilsaver

On Saturday (March 12), Corey Shultz of Waverly, Va. hooked into what is expected to become a part of Tar Heel fishing history. […]

After federal official determined the recreational quota of sea bass would be exceeded, the state Division of Marine Fisheries decided to close the season March 5.

Recreational sea bass fishery to close through June 30, NCDMF announces

Jerry Dilsaver

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries will close the recreational season for black sea bass on March 5, and the fishery will not reopen until July 1, the agency reported. […]

The redesigned NorthCarolinaSportsman.com has arrived

NorthCarolinaSportsman.com redesign launches

Jeff Dennis

The new and improved front page on NorthCarolinaSportsman.com was launched today (March 1), and it will help showcase the plethora of content found on the site. […]

Umbrella Rig fishing for stripers

Freshwater

As temperatures cool down in late October, the umbrella rig becomes a major force for striper fishing in Carolina lakes. […]

Raeley Lee nice 8-point buck

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Raeley Lee of Johnsonville, SC killed an 8-point buck in Williamsburg County, SC on Oct. 16, 2026. […]

Buck of a lifetime

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Jonathon Hodge of Burlington, NC killed a 14-point buck in Caswell County, NC on Sept. 13, 2026. […]

An 8 year old with his 8-point!

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Grayson Key of Archdale, NC killed an 8-point buck in Rockingham County, NC on Sept. 26, 2026. […]

PENN Battalion III rod family brings purpose-built performance to saltwater anglers

NEW PRODUCTS

The new PENN Battalion III rod family expands on a new generation carrying the famous Battalion name with a versatile rod lineup. […]