Freshwater Fishing
Paddle up a winter slab
The day was projected, according to weather forecasters, to be as beautiful as a winter day could be. Slight winds with a mid-day high in the lower 50s did not seem unbearable. […]
Columns
Inshore Fishing
Bomber Saltwater Grade Mullet
Give Theophile Bourgeois a new artificial lure with so much upside to it and he’s as happy as speckled trout and redfish chasing tasty mullet. […]
Bass Fishing
Go slow, don’t stay home
Lots of bass fishermen shy away from fishing in February, and that’s a big mistake. The fishing can be tremendous if you can get a little warming trend. […]
Fishing
One size doesn’t fit all
Every now and then, as I poke along through life, I’m hit with small blasts of clarity. […]
Bass Fishing
Adjust and catch fish
February is an overlooked month in terms of quality fishing at Santee Cooper. Frequently changing weather causes fishing patterns to change quickly, but for anglers who adjust to cold fronts and can fish deep and shallow or adapt from a slow presentation to a fast presentation, February is a great time for quality fish. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Don’t miss the other Tuck
On just about any day, fair weather or not, the delayed-harvest section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is crowded with trout fishers, either wading or floating the stream. […]
Inshore Fishing
Winter paddling primer
February is a deterrent to a lot of anglers regardless of the craft used simply because of the cold weather. […]
Greener Pastures
Winter is time to burn
Wildlife management doesn’t just bring a spring and fall schedule. Dedicated outdoorsman with a drive to improve their wildlife habitat can keep the wheels turning year-round with tons of habitat-management activities. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Make your releases work
Hopefully everyone realizes there is more to properly releasing fish than simply taking them off the hook and throwing them back. […]
Fishing
Another way to stay put
When boat owners talk, the hottest topic of discussion is usually their motors. In the boating world, motors get all the glory. […]