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April 30, 2026

One of the two leaders for a double-hook rig is tied to a No. 2 red hook. Sprouse said he believes he gets more bites when he uses a “bleeding” hook.

Tight Line on Slabs

The rod tip of the 16-foot crappie pole began quivering in the cold February air. With a sweep of the rod, Tom Sprouse of Advance quickly brought another chunky crappie aboard his boat. […]

Scott Humphrey (left) holds a swamp rabbit or “bluetail” while Eddie Beck has a cottontail rabbit taken during a Hyde County hunt.

Bunches o’ Bunnies

Mike Marsh

In the early part of this century, har-scrabble farming made the mid-state section of North Carolina a mecca for upland game hunters. […]

John Wendel was one of the Tar Heel anglers who enjoyed the bounties of three good mild winters by catching this nice speckled trout.

Speck-ulation Jubilation

Dan Kibler

Veteran fishermen knew early in the summer that 2006 was going to be a special year. […]

Cover: February 2007 (SC) – Hunting

South Carolina Sportsman

There were some truly impressive deer harvested in the Palmetto State this year. […]

Cover: February 2007 (SC) – Fishing

South Carolina Sportsman

What’s the immediate future hold for your favorite saltwater species? Read on to find out. […]

Some of the spotted bass caught at Lake Keowee can rival largemouth bass in size. The interesting aspect is a spot of this size can make an angler believe he’s hooked into a 10-pound largemouth.

Hot Honey Holes

Phillip Gentry

The weather outside is cold during February, no doubt about that. […]

Most captains use wire leaders for wahoo because their teeth will slice right through monofilament.

Give a Hoot for ‘hoos

Jeff Burleson

Traveling at speeds up to 60 miles per hour, wahoos are the kings of mackerels and respectively kings of the ocean. […]

Gates block vehicle access to some of Waccamaw River HP WMA roads, but roads allow quiet walking access.

Nutty Over Squirrels

Mike Marsh

Although Basil Watts lives at Southport, N.C., he’s so near the state line, he hunts more often in South Carolina than in his home state. […]

South Carolina red drum have experienced a tremendous increase in fishing pressure, but DNR biologists said they’re holding up well because more anglers are practicing catch-and-release.

2007 Saltwater Preview

Walt Rhodes

Politicians often start the New Year by delivering a speech about how things have gone and where they would like to see things go. […]

Grubs, live shrimp or mud minnows are good speck bait choices.

Winter of Fish Content

Dan Kibler

When it comes to fishing during February, as inshore guide J.R. Waits said: “You never know. It all depends on the weather. […]