Bass Fishing
Get the lowdown on down-rod fishing for striped bass
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. […]
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Crappie/Bream
Sacking Santee’s bedding bluegills
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. […]
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Spanish mackerel are biting along Grand Strand beaches
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Get in the summer swim
A soft-plastic swimbait may not be the artificial lure that a lot of bass fishermen point to as their “go-to” bait during the summer, but they’ve never been in the shoes of young bass pro Dylan Fulk of Concord, N.C. […]
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A flat, gray bite
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Lake Norman’s spots are crushing topwater lures and drop-shots
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Take a shot at summer bass
Bass love to hide under docks, making them hard to reach for many anglers. But this casting technique will help you land your bait right on their noses. […]
Crappie/Bream
Brush up on summer slabs
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. […]
Crappie/Bream
Night-time anglers are catching plenty of crappie
Nightstalking for crappie is a popular pasttime for many anglers across the Carolinas. […]
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Time to trap a redfish
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. […]