Freshwater Fishing
Mayflies big blessing for springtime fishing
Spring is truly the time of the trout fisher. The weather is perfect for fishing, wildflowers are in bloom, and, best of all, mayfly hatches are emerging. […]
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Fishing
Saltwater tournaments come and go
The rumor mill is going wide open these days when it comes to saltwater fishing tournaments. Some rumors carry some truth, and some are as ridiculous as the silly-season trade rumors that permeate NASCAR and other pro sports. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Badin tournament date is switched
The Southern Championship Fishing Trail’s Yadkin Spring Series opener at Badin Lake has been switched to March 13 to March 14 to avoid conflicting with the March 13 Jim Ledbetter Memorial Cancer Benefit Tournament at Lake Norman. […]
Fishing
Automotive GPS units have leapt miles forward
Have you ever missed a turn, decided to go around the block and found yourself in a part of town you didn’t know existed? Try that with a boat behind you, and everyone in the vehicle may find out how good you are at backing a trailer long distances. […]
Fishing
Seminars show off experts’ best tactics
When Capt. George Poveromo came to Charleston in January for his annual Saltwater Sportsman Seminar Series, he was sure to ask “old salt” Don Hammond to help run the show. […]
Bass Fishing
Lipless baits are winners in March
Most of the fishermen I know in South Carolina recognize that March is a great month to be on the water, and to really take advantage of the bass-fishing opportunities out there, they know they need to have a crankbait tied on. […]
Freshwater Fishing
March is bustin’ out all over
If you’re looking for a month full of exciting fishing action, you need look no further than March at Santee Cooper. […]
Backlashes
New work model needed at agencies
The events of recent months have revealed more problems with agencies that manage fish and wildlife in North Carolina. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Cold-weather fishing can pay off
Winter in the mountains is a time of stark beauty, a time when the dominant colors are blue, gray, brown and black, a time when streams run full and clear and icy cold, a time when a warm, sunny day is an event and a blessing for a trout fisher. […]
Fishing
Select, set up your trailer carefully
One of the most overlooked aspects of purchasing a boat is the trailer. Oh, if it’s a used boat, you may walk around the trailer and look for obvious rust or problems and maybe even kick the tires, but rarely does anyone check further or ask any questions. […]