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January 22, 2026

Fishing for suspended fish or around deep structure will enable a late-summer bass angler to be successful — if he also has plenty of patience and confidence in his approach.

Deep patience key to fall bass

There’s one thing about September that I’m absolutely sure of — it can be a tough month to catch fish. […]

September is a transition month for trout anglers who should take advantage of leaf-clear streams to cast and catch hungry fish.

September’s song filled with trout

Although it’s possible to fish for trout throughout the year in South Carolina, the cooler weather September ushers in considerably thins the number of anglers. […]

Some species of fish can be caught by using a mix of natural baits and artificial lures, such as blue marlin that often hit ballyhoo/Sea Witch combinations.

Fit baits to your fishing dates

Jeff Burleson

Anglers everywhere have something in common, whether fishing in freshwater or saltwater fishing — bait. […]

Beat the ‘dog days’ at a pond

Davy Hite

August is not a terribly fun month to fish. There’s a reason it’s called “dog days.” […]

Red drum are fun to catch and will hit just about any lure or bait — at times. Other times they are finicky eaters. Prepare for fishing trips by having a variety of tackle and lure/bait choices ready to use.

Make first impression count

Jeff Burleson

Sheepshead, spadefish, flounder, redfish, trout, and king mackerel are fun to catch and tasty to eat. […]

Carp, although not generally perceived as premier game fish, are a species that fly anglers find as challenging as any other.

Lowly carp needs a little respect

Richard Bernabe

Some fish just can’t get any respect. Take the poor, unappreciated carp, please. […]

Big brook trout are common at the hatchery-supported lower section of the Nantahala River.

Nantahala is diverse, productive

Robert Satterwhite

The Nantahala River in Macon and Swain counties is widely known as one of the top white-water paddling streams in the Southeast. […]

A down-rigger is a handy tool to have aboard a fishing boat as it can take lures or baits (and chum) to the level of gamefish.

How low can you go for fish?

Jerry Dilsaver

Down-riggers are one of the most underutilized pieces of equipment a fisherman trolling in saltwater has at his disposal. […]

Deep-diving crankbaits are one of the most effective bass tools during August.

Quality fish are deep this month

David Fritts

I know this is going to sound like it doesn’t make sense, but August can be a really tough month to fish for bass across North Carolina — and I like it. […]

Larry Pearson of Cramerton (pictured) shared the big-bass award with Roger Pope of Statesville at the June 10 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League N.C. Division tournament at High Rock Lake. Each angler caught a 5-pound,10-ounce bass.

Warriors on Water event fetes vets

Tony Garitta

The first Warriors on the Water tournament took place May 19 at Shearon Harris Lake in honor of service personnel from North Carolina who have returned from the Afghan and Iraq wars. […]