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June 28, 2026

The author was so enthralled with stories of varmint hunting when he was young that he resorted to shooting coots with a .257 Roberts — not realizing doing so was illegal.

Varmint hunting (Deep South style)

I don’t know why we were never arrested. […]

The soon-to-be-released Power-Pole Mini is designed to work with any small boat.

A better shallow-water anchor

My club tournament partner and I were running out of time. We had barely 15 minutes of fishing left before we had to leave to make weigh-in, and we had just located our first concentration of decent bass. […]

Some popular fall nymphs include (l-r):
Hare’s Ear, Prince, Zug Bug, rubber-legged Girdlebug and Woolly Booger.

Nymphs: the cool flies

Robert Satterwhite

If you want to catch trout when hatches are few or nonexistent, use a nymph. […]

October fishing is excellent for blue catfish on the Santee Cooper lakes, as this 30-pounder taken out of Black’s Camp testifies.

Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October

Terry Madewell

A lot is going on in the Santee Cooper lakes this month. In fact, October is one of the most productive seasons for a variety of species, according to several guides. […]

Cast-netting from a kayak, either from a standing or sitting position, is one of the best ways to collect bait before a kayak fishing outing.

Have bait, will paddle

Phillip Gentry

Regardless of the watercraft under your feet, fall fishing often means chasing fish that require live bait to catch. Powerboat anglers often take for granted the space and other considerations required to operate a bait tank or built-in livewell — a luxury for which most paddlers simply don’t have space or carrying capacity. […]

A walk-the-dog style topwater bait will often sucker a bite out of a big fall speck or an upper- or over-slot red drum.

Catching redfish and speckled trout on topwater lures

Jerry Dilsaver

Nothing compares to seeing a topwater lure crashed from below by a big speckled trout or redfish. […]

Creating interest in hunting and other outdoors activities among youngsters could reverse the trend of spending less time in a deer stand and more in front of a game console.

Love hunting? Promote it

Jeff Burleson

Hunting has always been an important facet to American and human culture. Yet the history of wildlife in America could have led down an entirely different path. […]

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