Columns Archives - Carolina Sportsman

Artificially generated hot- water discharge areas on public reservoirs make for some great winter kayak fishing locations.

Hit the hot hole for winter action

February 14, 2019 Phillip Gentry

Sage advice for kayak anglers looking for fish during the heat of summer. […]

A big American shad is the kind of target that plenty of South Carolina anglers pursue in the Cooper River every February and March.

Shad make February great

February 12, 2019 Brian Cope

A big American shad is the kind of target that plenty of South Carolina anglers pursue in the Cooper River every February and March. […]

Cataloochee Creek holds some great brook trout fishing, with plenty of fish from 7 to 10 inches long.

Cataloochee Creek is a real keeper

February 9, 2019 Robert Satterwhite

Few places exist where you can fish for trout with elk looking over your shoulder, and few streams in western North Carolina contain more brook trout than rainbows or brown trout. Cataloochee Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is such a place. […]

Quail and rice recipe

February 8, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

This wonderful quail dish is a bird hunter’s delight. […]

Learn from records of previous years’ food-plot successes and failures what seed mixes and locations you should try in 2019.

It’s time to make food-plot plans

February 5, 2019 Jeff Burleson

Hunters should review their logs and scribble out a new food-plot plan that includes improvements to soil, weed control, seed selection and other activities for better results. […]

Go slow, and you might get to tangle with a nice largemouth bass this month before many anglers know it’s possible.

Winter bass worth work

February 1, 2019 David Fritts

A lot of fishermen miss out on February, but it’s a great month in the Carolinas to get your boat out on the lake and chase bass. […]

Vudu’s New Weedless Shrimp

January 29, 2019 Don Shoopman

Vudu’s new Weedless Shrimp is perfect for shallow water applications. […]

This hearty soup is great on cold days

January 21, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

This venison-based soup is a great winter meal. Made with cream of mushroom and rice, it is hearty and filling. It’s also great when reheated, so make plenty for leftovers. […]

The Santee Cooper lakes probably have more blue catfish in the 10- to 15-pound class than anglers could ever hope to catch, but the occastional 30-pound and up monsters are always a possibility.

Keep your cool; big catfish will

January 16, 2019 Terry Madewell

The colder it gets, the hotter the catfish bite is on the Santee Cooper lakes. […]

Post-season evaluation of the deer on your hunting property can give you a leg up on planning next season’s harvest goals.

Do deer diligence: examine the herd

January 14, 2019 Jeff Burleson

The Carolinas offer two of the longest deer seasons in the nation, giving hunters more than a hundred days to get the job done. […]

Winter fishing can be more fun than most anglers realize, but in a kayak or other paddlecraft, precautions are necessary.

Layer up for winter kayak fishing trips

January 14, 2019 Phillip Gentry

The winter months are great for kayak fishing, but anglers need to stay safe, warm, and dry. Layering up and wearing the proper clothing is essential, and wearing a PFD this time of year is a must. […]

Yes, it’s cold in the winter in places in the Carolinas where trout are commonly caught, but don’t let that keep you off the stream.

Don’t get stuck in a fishing rut

January 14, 2019 Robert Satterwhite

Trout anglers in the Carolinas have more options than they could fish in a lifetime, so they shouldn’t get stuck on just one or two streams. Winter is a great time for fishing these waters. They are less crowded, and the trout will still bite enough to make it worth a trip. […]