High Tides and Tall Tails Archives - Page 6 of 12

May 1, 2026

The Gitzem jighead features a stiff mono weeguard that keeps a soft-plastic bait from wearing a ‘grass skirt.’

Shed that grass skirt

I can’t remember how many times I’ve have someone say, “I’d like to fish there, but there is just too much grass” or “I stay snagged all the time.” […]

Accurate GPS information is critical to plenty of uses common in everyday life, including automotive GPS.

What’s up with GPS?

Jerry Dilsaver

If you haven’t been paying attention during the past year, a threat to the accuracy of Global Positioning System (GPS) signals has been growing at almost the speed of light. […]

Capt. Jimmy Price shares some of the finer points of flounder fishing at a fishing school in Greenville last year.

Hopefully this January is not as frigid as the previous two, but it should still be a good time for fishermen and boaters to begin their annual dream-fest for tackle, electronics, boats, motors and new fishing ideas for the year. […]

Lures are some of the least-expensive and most-appreciated Christmas gifts one can give to an ardent or beginning angler.

On the first day of Christmas

Jerry Dilsaver

Christmas is coming again, and here is another column with gift ideas for sportsmen. Hopefully these suggestions will be helpful again. […]

This 60-pound king, which won the Raleigh Salt Water Fishing Club’s king mackerel tournament earlier this year, came from Raleigh Bay, a real mackerel hot spot, especially in the fall.

Smoking in Raleigh Bay: The biggest kings call it home in the fall

Jerry Dilsaver

King mackerel have a special place in the hearts of many fishermen in North Carolina’s center-console armada. […]

A minnow trap and cast net are both great tools to fill your bait bucket with fresh, live bait — just about the best thing you can use to catch fish.

With baited breath…Use the right tools, get the best live bait

Jerry Dilsaver

It amazes me sometimes when I talk to fishermen and suggest trying live bait for targeting a certain fish, and the response is, “I’d really like to, but there’s no where around here that sells it.” […]

All rigged up and ready to go! A careful paddler will have all of his safety devices and equipment in place before pushing off for a fishing trip.

Paddlers beware! For safety’s sake, take precautions

Jerry Dilsaver

With the popularity of kayak-fishing growing by leaps and bounds, it’s time to offer some advice about fishing safety and equipment that is required or should be carried while fishing from a kayak. […]

Getting looped isn’t all that bad, right?

Jerry Dilsaver

While some of you may remember me from my younger days and thought with this title I might be about to tell a tale about working with rock and roll concerts, this column isn’t about that. […]

John Walsh (right), caught this nice red drum on a fly-fishing charter with Capt. Tommy Rickman of Southport Angler Outfitters.

Saltwater fly-fishing for dummies

Jerry Dilsaver

I am not a fly-fisher; I have caught some fish using the buggywhip rod, but calling me a fly-fisher would be comparable to calling the Wright brothers astronauts. […]

Increase your casting distance with these tips

Jerry Dilsaver

No matter what species you’re fishing for, or what platform you’re casting from, you’ll catch more fish if you increase your casting distance. […]