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Close that mouth, squeeze that tail for proper fish measurement
Learn how to properly measure a fish so you’ll know if it’s legal to keep. […]
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Put a cork in your fishing arsenal
When it comes to inshore fishing, many anglers agree that it’s tough to beat a popping cork, and that goes for whether you’re fishing with live bait or artificial lures. […]
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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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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. […]
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Boat/fishing show season arrives in the Carolinas
Fishermen can get off the couch this month and attend fishing/boat shows in the Carolinas. […]
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A guided fishing trip: a great Christmas gift
The perfect Christmas gift for a fisherman? There may not be one, but a guided trip might come close. […]
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Care of outboard motors includes winterizing
Don’t let your boat have a bad winter. Take these steps now and you’ll be ready for the water when spring comes. […]
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Top out on speckled trout in October
Fall is a great time to target speckled trout with topwater baits. […]
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Multiple species are biting in the Carolina surf
Surf fishing is heating up along both Carolina coastlines, and it will only get better as the water temperatures cool more and more. […]
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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.” […]
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Gigging is a summer delight for fishermen
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. […]
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Mayday! 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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]