Lunker Lines Archives - Carolina Sportsman

February 24, 2020

An old approach, a new bass lure for March

I have always loved bass fishing in March in the Carolinas, and I’ve got an extra reason to like it this year: a new lure that fits perfectly in the conditions. […]

February is the best time for big bass

Davy Hite

I have long believed that the best time to catch truly big bass — the bass of a lifetime — is before most other fishermen even give it a thought. […]

December Carolina bass-fishing is mostly a fall affair

Davy Hite

Fall fishing patterns still reign in Carolinas in December. […]

November bass fishing is great across the Carolinas

Davy Hite

Some bass anglers have stored their fishing gear and winterized their boats. Big mistakes! November’s bass action is as hot as the action in spring. […]

Get cranked up for October bass fishing

David Fritts

Bass fishermen need crankbaits for October success. […]

No. 1 for bass: FIND the bait

Davy Hite

You can forget about a lot of factors this time of year when it comes to bass fishing. Just find the bait, and you’ll catch plenty of bass. […]

For bass anglers, flat is where it’s at

David Fritts

Flat-sided crankbaits are great shallow-water lures, and these new ones from Berkley Fishing have some advanced features that anglers will love. […]

Electronics: Learn, Trust Them

Davy Hite

Learning and trusting your electronics is a big factor in becoming a better fisherman. […]

Don’t be afraid to leave shallow water this month. Big bass like this one being released are mostly in deeper water.

June bass bustin’ out all over

David Fritts

Many bass anglers think June is too hot to catch fish, but it’s David Fritts’ favorite month for bass fishing. Follow his tips and it can be your favorite too. […]

Bass that have recovered from the spawn and a ready to start feeding again will key in on the baitfish spawn in May, and a lipless crankbait is one lure that will catch them.

Don’t give bass any lip — try a lipless crankbait instead

Davy Hite

Lipless crankbaits are one of the top lures to use during the largemouth bass spawn in the Carolinas. […]

Swim a worm with a big, ripple tail through shallow water and you’ll run into some bass that haven’t locked down on the bed yet.

An alternative to sight-fishing

David Fritts

Sight-fishing is a well-known way to catch largemouth bass in April, but it’s not the only way to catch them. Try these tips to catch bass that most sight-fishing anglers are missing out on. […]