Sound & Sea
Matching the hatch — sort of
If you’ve ever watched a fishing show, attended a fishing seminar, or watched a pro angler talk about winning a tournament, you’ve heard the term “match the hatch.” […]
Sound & Sea
Sound & Sea
Close that mouth, squeeze that tail and get a proper measurement of your fish
Learn how to properly measure a fish so you’ll know if it’s legal to keep. […]
Flounder
Your latest gig? Flounder
Gigging is an often-overlooked past-time that offers many benefits to anglers. A moonless night, plenty of boat lights and flounder are a June treasure. […]
Fishing
Send your message loud and clear
A mayday call is not the only distress call we should familiarize ourselves. Two other distress calls are more commonly used, and they can help save lives and equipment. […]
Redfish
Spoon-feeding spring redfish
Anglers are catching plenty of redfish in the inshore waters of the Carolinas, and the Johnson Silver Minnow is one of the most productive lures this time of year. […]
Inshore Fishing
Don’t wait on the tide; move with it instead
Don’t wait in one spot for the tide to shift. You’ll catch more fish if you move along as the tide comes in or rolls out because the fish are always moving with the tide. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Shad make 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. […]
Events & Announcements
Show time for fishermen
Even if you’ve put up your tackle, you can learn plenty during boat and fishing show season. […]
Fishing
Christmas gifts for anglers
What do anglers want for Christmas? Fishing gear, of course!
Flounder
Beach-bound isn’t so bad
October was a big transition month for saltwater fishing in the Carolinas, and by November, the water and air temperatures have cooled off considerably, but those aren’t the only changes.
Inshore Fishing
Slam that quartet
October is the month for trick-or-treating, but most inshore anglers are less focused on Kit Kats, Starlight mints, and bubble gum than they are on redfish, speckled trout and flounder. This is the best time of year to catch the “inshore slam,” and with a little luck, anglers can make it a “grand slam” by adding a black drum to their day’s catch.
Inshore Fishing
Fluorocarbon’s lethal edge
When I first began using artificial lures for inshore saltwater fishing, I was with a friend who had been catching redfish and trout on soft plastics for more than a decade. He made it look easy, and after watching him catch a few trout one morning when I was still waiting for a bite, I paid really close attention to what he was doing and mimicked it as best I could.