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Hit the hot hole for winter action
During the winter, look for areas of water that are warmer than surrounding water. These “hot holes” hold baitfish and gamefish, and they don’t always occur where most anglers think they do. […]
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Shad fishing makes February great
Anglers in the Carolinas look forward to spring fishing, but February is also a great month, especially for anglers who fish for shad. […]
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Cataloochee Creek is a real keeper
Few places exist where you can fish for trout with elk looking over your shoulder, and few streams in western North Carolina contain more brook trout than rainbows or brown trout. Cataloochee Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is such a place. […]
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This quail and rice recipe is delicious
This quail dish is a treat for bird hunters, even if they didn’t have much luck in the field. The rice will carry this stretch this meal so everyone gets their fill. […]
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It’s time to make plans for food plots
Hunters should review their logs and scribble out a new food-plot plan that includes improvements to soil, weed control, seed selection and other activities for better results. […]
Bass Fishing
Winter bass are worth the work
In late February and early March, bass in the Carolinas are getting ready to spawn. They’ll head to the shallows and bite slow-moving lures. […]
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Vudu’s New Weedless Shrimp
Vudu’s new Weedless Shrimp is perfect for shallow water applications. […]
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This hearty soup is great on cold days
This venison-based soup is a great winter meal. Made with cream of mushroom and rice, it is hearty and filling. It’s also great when reheated, so make plenty for leftovers. […]
Catfish
Keep your cool; big catfish will
The colder it gets, the hotter the catfish bite is on the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
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Do deer diligence: examine the herd
The Carolinas offer two of the longest deer seasons in the nation, giving hunters more than a hundred days to get the job done. […]