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June 26, 2026

Speckled trout narrowly avoided cold-weather die-offs in an extremely cold January 2010.

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. […]

A lipless crankbait is a great tool for bass fishermen in the late winter and early spring; you can fish them fast and still catch fish, even if the water is fairly cool.

Lipless baits are winners in March

Davy Hite

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. […]

Joe Avin of Santee Bass Matters fishes on Lake Marion, the site of a benefit tournament scheduled for April 24.

March is bustin’ out all over

Terry Madewell

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

Craig Holt

The events of recent months have revealed more problems with agencies that manage fish and wildlife in North Carolina. […]

Changing your tactics to match winter conditions can lead to nice trout, like this Davidson River rainbow.

Cold-weather fishing can pay off

Robert Satterwhite

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. […]

Trailers are matched to boats, then adjusted after sale to provide the easiest towing depending on the vehicle used and kinds and amount of towing anticipated.

Select, set up your trailer carefully

Jerry Dilsaver

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. […]