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June 24, 2026

These Quik-Spin vanes (or fletchings) have a kicker tab, a small strip of material that acts as a mini-fin that reacts with air contact to help the arrow rotate quicker and faster.

Being vane about arrows

Ramon Bell

One of the vital components of a good bow and arrow setup is the vanes (or “fletchings”) one chooses to use.

Some bowhunters prefer vinyl vanes; some like feathers. […]

Backlashes

Does greed trump all concerns here?

Craig Holt

Theoretical scenario: You and your friends love to fish for (take your pick) largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striper, trout, catfish, walleye, bream or crappie. […]

Mossberg offers its “Bantam” line of shotguns for youngsters, featuring an ambidextrous top-mounted safety, and a special magazine-tube, limiting plug that renders the gun a “single-shot”.

Right shotgun will hold child’s interest

Gordon Hutchinson

The first wild game Brent ever took was a dove — and he killed it with a Daisy air rifle. […]

Who would want to put up with all this trouble when maintenance-free batteries are available? Maybe you!

Trouble-free batteries not always best

Allan Tarvid

Full-maintenance marine batteries are usually less expensive and lighter than maintenance-free models with the same amount of cranking power and reserve capacity. […]

What trout in tiny, backcountry streams are lacking in terms of size will be more than made up for by their beauty and the overall quality of a trip into the beautiful mountains of South Carolina’s Upstate.

Why size doesn’t always matter

Richard Bernabe

The Upstate’s backcountry can open the door to some outstanding trout-fishing adventures. The small streams offer tranquility and solitude that is often missing from most fishing destinations in today’s crowded, hectic world. The size of the fish will be nothing to brag about, but at some point, you may come to the realization that the rugged and beautiful scenery is the real catch. […]

Sailfish are becoming a more common sight in South Carolina waters, with fishermen beginning to pay attention to their comings and goings — as well as the various ways of getting them to bite.

Sailfish drawing more attention

Jeff Dennis

One of nature’s phenomena occurs in our offshore waters in September, October, and sometimes even into November. […]

September marks the start of the fall migration by baitfish into feeder creeks in most South Carolina reservoirs. Following those baitfish will be largemouth bass, which can result in some find topwater fishing.

Keeping on ‘top’ of bass is a key

Davy Hite

September is almost a tougher month to fish than August, because bass are in transition, moving into creeks as baitfish make their fall migration. […]