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January 18, 2026

David Fritts believes if anglers first fish shallow structure during May, they may find spawning, post spawning, or guarding-the-nests largemouth bass.

Learn lakes to beat ‘transition’

Times when bass are in transition between seasons can be particularly frustrating for fishermen. […]

This native brook trout came from a stream in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.

Brookies: healthier than imagined?

For more than 30 years, brook trout have been protected in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Keeping a brook trout anywhere in the park has been prohibited since 1976, and some brook trout streams were closed to fishing altogether. […]

This Hiltons seawater temperature image shows water off Cape Lookout. The imbedded note explains the information.

Fishing help from heavens

Jerry Dilsaver

Ever had one of those days when you couldn’t locate fish, looked to the sky as a sort of final distraught gesture, spread your arms and said, “Where are the fish?” […]

The Yakka BICSport inflatable kayak is a perfect Father’s Day gift for the outdoorsman who likes to explore hard-to-reach places such as the backs of coastal creeks and trout streams.

Listen, kids: Father’s Day near

Dan Kibler

Every year as the end of May approaches, I struggle with Father’s Day presents — not the ones my kids get me, but the annual walk through sporting goods stores trying to figure out what my father needs. […]

Chad Poteat (left) and Chris Brown hold four of five fish (total weight 31.84 pounds) that broke the record for the Yadkin Division of the NBC circuit and High Rock Lake. The winning haul was taken March 5.

Kirby takes BFL title at Norman

Tony Garitta

Catawba’s Cliff Kirby won the March 4 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division tournament at Lake Norman with a five-fish catch totaling 15 pounds, 8 ounces. […]

Backlashes

An end run past public scrutiny?

Craig Holt

How many wild turkeys live in southeastern North Carolina, and why should anyone care? […]

Saltwater species such as speckled trout once were caught mainly with live baits. But some modern artificial lures are just as effective at getting bites.

Lures now work as well as baits

Jeff Burleson

Each year outdoor sporting-equipment manufacturers develop new products appealing to the 21st century outdoorsman. […]

Anglers should mostly forget the shallow-water bite once May arrives and bass move away from spawning areas. That’s the time for deep-diving lures.

Don’t Bank on Shallow Bite

Davy Hite

It’s so easy, sometimes, to fish the bank. You can see everything you want to throw at; you can make shorter, more accurate casts; and when you catch fish, that’s even better. […]

A properly used camera can provide excellent memories of a succcessful fishing trip.

Making pictorial memories

Richard Bernabe

Most anglers I know are photographers. As catch-and-release continues to gain in popularity, a camera increasingly becomes an integral piece of required tackle. […]

Anglers can use either a manual (left) or electric chipper/shredder to put chum in the water.

Chum’s the word for saltwater

Jerry Dilsaver

In this business, April wraps up several months of boat shows, fishing schools and dealer seminars. […]