Fishing
Taking care of business
This year our wintertime seemed more like springtime and more comparable to Florida’s winter weather. […]
Columns
Fishing
Don’t get reeled into problems
Hopefully you’ve never been in the middle of a heated battle with a potential trophy fish and had your reel lock up or other equipment malfunction. […]
Fishing
February can be a sweet month
February is a black mark on the calendar for a lot of fishermen in North Carolina.
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Backlashes
Being nibbled to death by ducks
When dealing with government, it’s almost certain somewhere along the line the public will be confused — and that confusion will benefit government and hit citizens in the pocketbook. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Six Tar Heels get Final Classic Shot
One invitation to the 2006 Bassmaster Classic will be awarded to the winning boater of the Jan. 19-21 ESPN Outdoors Series National Championship at East Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee, Fla. He’ll also earn $100,000. […]
Fishing
Do the jerk, see it work
Throughout this magazine, you’ll read stories where bass fishermen constantly refer to jerkbaits as among the most productive lures in their tackle boxes in late February and early March. […]
Fishing
Winter Prime Time for North Carolina Smallmouth bass
Winter is a prime time for smallmouth bass fishing at the mountains. […]
Fishing
Winter trout: a deep subject
By some estimates, trout take 80 to 90 percent of their food below the water’s surface. […]
Fishing
Don’t let warm spells pass
Ever passed by a boat ramp during an unseasonably warm winter day and seen several boat trailers in the parking lot? Did you think the owners were joy riding to awaken a winterized boat? Maybe, maybe not? […]
Fishing
Dance with a jig for stripers
When I was a kid, my buddies and I got into a habit — we’d go deer hunting in October, November and December, and in January, February and March, we’d go striper fishing. […]