Freshwater Fishing
Bolstering the beloved brookie
The brook trout is one of the most beloved fish for American anglers. […]
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Fishing
Finding fish under pressure
Since the beginning of time, creatures of all shapes have roamed the earth by land and sea. […]
Bass Fishing
Early June bass get cranked up
I am asked a lot of questions almost daily when I’m practicing for a tournament or fishing a tournament with a co-angler, and inevitably, this question comes up:
“What is your favorite type of fishing?” […]
Fishing
Parks have good trout fishing
From the banks of the Atlantic to the top of Mount Mitchell, North Carolina’s 29 state parks showcase some of the best and most unusual natural resources the state has to offer. […]
Fishing
Avoid spring cleaning for electronics
The whole idea of spring cleaning is impractical in a climate where we can boat all year so it behooves us to knock down those electrical gremlins each time they stick their heads up. […]
Bass Fishing
High Rock in May a real test
I was asked the other night how I think High Rock Lake will fish later this month when the pros fishing the BASS circuit arrive for one of their major tournaments. […]
Hog Hunting
Casull dishes it, if you can take it
Like a spouse in a dysfunctional relationship, I find myself missing the abuse.
After all, I had developed a really close relationship with the Ruger Super Redhawk over a four-day hunt for European boar and feral hogs at Caney Creek Lodge. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Pope captures BFL title at Murray
Roger Pope of Statesville won the March 10 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division tournament at Lake Murray, S.C., with a five-bass catch weighing 22 pounds, 7 ounces . Pope received $4,691 and a bonus of $827 from Ranger boats. […]
Backlashes
Turkey fight ends; herrings; a gun nut
In what we hope will be the last attempt at an earlier spring turkey season start (first Saturday in April) anywhere in North Carolina, a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission subcommitee voted not to consider the proposal that was unpopular with the N.C. National Wild Turkey Federation, WRC biologists, and following a staff study of the proposal that showed multiple potential problems. […]
Fishing
Fly fishing isn’t rocket science
The most common question asked by most novice fly anglers is: “How do you decide what fly to use? […]