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If flounder are in trouble, why do I catch so many?
It’s no secret that flounder numbers are down, at least according to the Atlantic States Fisheries Management Council and every state fisheries agency along the Southeast coast. […]
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Big Bass
An old approach, a great bass lure for March
I have always loved bass fishing in March in the Carolinas, and I’ve got an extra reason to like it this year: a new lure that fits perfectly in the conditions. […]
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Some implements are necessities
Rural properties contain roads, fields, ditches and all kinds of other features that become weathered over time and need attention. And hunters can’t always maintain shooting lanes, food plots, and trails with hand tools. […]
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Go with your intuition? Fishing in the info age
Anglers can get information on the hottest fishing holes and lures from a variety of sources, but it rarely beats their own intuition when it comes to catching fish. […]
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A delicious dish of Cajun spice
Carolina winters feature some cold days, but mostly, there are only a few at a time, with more moderate and occasionally downright warm days separating them. Still, it’s nice to come inside for lunch or dinner and have a meal that is tasty, filling and warms you to the soles of your feet. […]
Head for the Mountains
Hatch the catch – stocked trout are a blessing
Stocked trout are the backbone of trout fishing programs in North Carolina and South Carolina, providing ample fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. […]
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Charge up your kayak with improved electronics
Improved electronics that are easier to rig onto kayaks are making things simple for anglers fishing from plastic boats. […]
Bass Fishing
February is a promising month for Santee anglers
Despite the winter weather typically associated with February, the trend for improved fishing brings tangible results in February to the Santee Cooper lakes. February usually begins with largemouth bass and crappie in a sluggish “can-be-caught” mode, but by the middle to the end of the month, some early, prespawn movement occurs. […]
Bass Fishing
February is the best time for big bass
I have long believed that the best time to catch truly big bass — the bass of a lifetime — is before most other fishermen even give it a thought. […]
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Sheepshead – winter’s saving grace
February can be a brutal month for anglers in the Carolinas, but one fish that is available year-round and bites well during cold weather is sheepshead. They are in our inshore waters as well as around nearshore and offshore reefs this time of year. […]