Greener Pastures
How to get the ‘wet’ out
For many Americans living in the southeast, the thought of building a modern-day ark was becoming a real possibility this year. […]
Columns
Fishing
Teaching is joy of fishing
One thing most accomplished fisherman have in common is the fact that at some point, someone took the time to teach them about the sport. […]
Backlashes
Park Service is not sportsman’s friend
If uncertainty once existed about the National Park Service’s course to nurture animal and plant life at public venues — acknowledging the need to protect some birds and turtles at Cape Hatteras National Seashore — the federal agency erased all doubt recently in Florida. […]
Bass Fishing
Crank one up this month
October is one of my favorite months. Like a lot of people, I love to deer hunt, and it really gets good this month. […]
Bass Fishing
What will October hold?
October is one of my favorite months to catch bass on a crankbait in reservoirs around North Carolina. […]
Hunting
Varmint hunting (Deep South style)
I don’t know why we were never arrested. […]
Inshore Fishing
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. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Nymphs: the cool flies
If you want to catch trout when hatches are few or nonexistent, use a nymph. […]
Inshore Fishing
Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October
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. […]
Inshore Fishing
Have bait, will paddle
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. […]