Anglers who still talk about Lake Norman as the “Dead Sea” have, as Mark Twain once said, greatly exaggerated its demise. “Lake Norman has an awesome bass bite now,” said Andy Fox of Fishers of Men Guide Service. “Lake Norman is coming back.” […]
Fishermen have a wide choice of gear for tackling smallmouth bass, but most prefer spinning combos and relatively light line. […]
While most fishermen agree that canoes and kayaks are the best ways to enjoy a day of smallmouth fishing on the Broad River, that doesn’t mean they stay cramped on their duffs all day. […]
One of guide Mike McSwain’s favorite techniques for catching smallmouth bass on the Broad Rivers involves weighted soft plastics, but he doesn’t fish them primarily on the bottom. […]
July is a headache for most anglers. Although there’s some good fishing to be found — usually in the deeper, more wide-open areas — you’ll also be sharing your fishing locations with skiers, pleasure boaters and the like. […]
Western North Carolina streams may be best known for trout, but many of the larger ones offer another excellent and often overlooked fishery: smallmouth bass. When it comes to action, few fish can match the fighting ability of a smallmouth, and to hook one using light spinning tackle or a fly rod has to be the angling equivalent of paradise. […]
Because of the wet weather and cooler water temperatures, fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Murray is on fire, according to guide Chris Heinning. […]
Spartanburg County’s Lake Blalock has been raising a few eyebrows lately among local bass fishermen. C.J. Bolton of Duncan, tournament director for the Lake Blalock Open Tournament Series, said that while most area tournament weights typically drop off during the summer months, Blalock anglers have kept posting big numbers. […]
Trophy-sized tarpon will invade the sounds around Beaufort and Hilton Head this month, providing anglers with tackle-busting action. […]
Smallmouth bass aren’t the most populous fish in South Carolina, but on the Broad River, the fish is king. […]
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