Deer Hunting
Early season bucks: when ‘less is more’
English teachers call them oxymorons — the joining of two words or phrases that would seem to be contradictions.
Like, for instance, “jumbo shrimp.” […]
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Float rigs are great for flounder fishing
When targeting flounder, don’t avoid heavy structure. Use a float rig instead to keep your rig out of trouble areas while presenting baits to doormats. […]
Bass Fishing
Pull Lake Hartwell Bass to the Surface this Month
Topwater action on Lake Hartwell bass may sound surprising for summer fishing, but fish can be coaxed to the surface, even on the hottest days.August is never a fun time to be outdoors in South Carolina, that is, unless you really like offering yourself to the sun gods or the fish are biting on Lake Hartwell. […]
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Georgetown redfish are hot to the fly
South Carolina is a southern jewels that permits anglers to chase their passion 365 days per year, from freezing Februaries to sizzling summer days. It’s those hot, August days that green-light anglers to target redfish around Georgetown, S.C., not only with traditional spinning and casting outfits, but also with fly rods and flies crafted from exotic materials. […]
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Paddle up tailrace stripers
Not all reservoir stripers spend the summer in deep water; some never leave the area below upstream dams where their spring spawning runs ended. And kayaks and canoes are great ways to get to them.
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The reds of Roanoke Island
The first European settlement in North America is surrounded by waters that are home to plenty of redfish, and summer is a productive season to target them. North Carolina doesn’t have many natural islands other
Bass Fishing
All roads lead to bass
Roadways are the lifeblood of our nation. They enable us to get from here to there, while providing rest stops and with places to eat along the way. […]
Bass Fishing
Lights, camera, bass action!
High school freshman Mack Green from West Monroe gets a taste of what a bass pro’s life is like in video and filming adventures. […]
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The hunt for reds in October
Fall weather changes the behavior of many saltwater fish, as cooling waters trigger an urge to leave the safety of creeks, marshes and sounds. Baitfish swim through coastal inlets and turn right when they hit the ocean, an annual procession that may begin in September but hits its peak during October. […]
Bass Fishing
Casting shadows
Most descriptions of fall bass fishing start out talking about how changes in the weather will affect the bite.
This is not one of those stories. […]