Rennie Clark piloted his boat out of North Carolina’s Masonboro Inlet, nosing the bow through the rolling waves. Clouds in the overcast sky threatened rain, but the wind was calmly whispering out of the southwest, which made the seas nearly flat. […]
Don’t let the summer heat keep you off of Lake Norman. The largemouth bass has slowed, but the spots are just as aggressive as ever. […]
It’s hard to say for every species of fish that when a particular pattern is really working, that it’s the way those fish have to be fished for. […]
The Carolinas are blessed with numerous lakes, rivers and a spectacular coast packed with seemingly endless opportunities to wet a hook, but as far as fishing opportunities, it’s usually the big red drum, doormat flounder, chunky largemouth bass and hefty striped bass that bring anglers out of hiding. […]
While the late summer heat pushes many species of fish offshore, Spanish mackerel love the hot water temperatures closer to the Grand Strand beaches, and they are feeding voraciously. […]
Just because the spring crappie spawn is over doesn’t mean you can’t catch plenty of slabs. They are congregating around deep brush piles, and more predictable now than at any other time of year. […]
Nightstalking for crappie is a popular pasttime for many anglers across the Carolinas. […]
Like baseball and apple pie, lipless crankbaits like Rat-L-Traps are part of a fishing tradition spanning decades. Originally pigeon-holed as bass lures, the rattle and vibration that makes them irresistible to largemouths also draws attention from saltwater predators like redfish. […]
The dolphin bite is great off the coast of the Carolinas in June. Finding temperature breaks and having plenty of baits pre-rigged are keys to catching them this time of year. […]
Like Shearon Harris Lake and its magnum-size largemouth bass, the New River in Onslow County continues to hold the top rating as North Carolina’s mecca for “gator” spotted seatrout. […]
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