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June 25, 2026

Loran needs our help — again

While some readers may not remember Loran C and many don’t remember Loran A, they were the first electronic navigational aids available to recreational boaters. […]

March is a special month and when some of the biggest bass of the season will be caught, particularly at piedmont lakes.

March is end of fishing tunnel

David Fritts

When I’m working the boat-show and fishing-show circuit during the winter months, I can hardly wait for March to arrive. It’s like the light at the end of the fishing tunnel for me. […]

Hen wild turkey decoys are effective at luring gobblers into close range.

Henrietta’s a real shady lady

Dan Kibler

One of the females who lives under my roof earned a promotion about 11 months ago. […]

Amy and Bobby Workman of Burlington won first place with this 11.65-pound striper at the Jan. 13 Tarheel Club tournament at High Rock.

Six anglers, including Brent Long of Catawba, realized their dream by qualifying for the 2007 Bassmaster Classic through the Jan. 17-19 Bass Federation Nation Championship at Alabama’s Lake Neely Henry. […]

Backlashes

PETA/HSUS: two sides of same coin

Craig Holt

As you may read elsewhere in this issue, PETA recently had its tail caught in a wringer. […]

Weather-proof holders for blade-type fuses are the author’s favorite type of inline fuse holder. They are available from marine supply outlets and some auto parts houses. This one came from West Marine.

Many problems originate with fuses

Allan Tarvid

A discussion on the Internet reminded me of a problem that has been around for about as long as marine electronics. A fisherman asked for help with his sonar unit’s erratic behavior, and a predictable series of responses appeared. […]

Largemouth bass gang up at prespawn staging areas during March and alert anglers can catch a truckload.

The month of monster bass

Davy Hite

There are two times every year when I look forward to fishing a crankbait. One is immediately after the post-spawn, when bass first start to gang up on offshore ledges.

The other time is March. […]

Jim Pridgen of Lumberton, N.C., was prepared for winter striper fishing because he was dressed warmly.

A dunk more costly than two points

Jeff Burleson

Spring, summer and fall attract anglers and boaters to the bodies of water throughout the state. […]

A mayfly is one of the indicators anglers should look for when deciding which fly to use for trout.

Mayfly hatch is trout harbinger

Richard Bernabe

Each March, sports junkies across the country turn their attention to a certain college basketball tournament. […]

The new Smith & Wesson Military & Police semi-auto line is so comfortable, it feels like an extension of the shooter’s hand.

New Smith & Wesson M&P a joy to hold

Gordon Hutchinson

The young woman certainly looked like she knew what she was doing.

Slim, longish brown hair, attractive, early 30s, she held the Glock 19 with a firm two-handed grip and addressed the target aggressively, her head tilted forward as she gained proper sight picture. […]