Bass Fishing

Washington guide applies Alabama rig to stripers

WASHINGTON, N.C. — When the Alabama rig exploded on the bass fishing scene in mid October after veteran BASS angler Paul Elias of Mississippi used it to win a pro tournament at Lake Guntersville, Ala., many anglers immediately saw it had other applications. […]

Bass Fishing

Black sea bass closure hurts

On Oct. 17, the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council closed the season on black sea bass because the annual recreational catch limit had been met, striking a blow to an already hard-hit bottom-fishing industry. […]

Bass Fishing

Rollin’ slow in December

December is my favorite month for slow-rolling big spinnerbaits for big bass. While our North Carolina bass can be doing just about anything with our wild weather patterns, one thing remains steady: big bass are lazy and always looking for an easy meal. […]

Bass Fishing

Young Guns

Whoever said, “Today’s young people just don’t get it,” hasn’t spent any time with some of North Carolina’s best young bass anglers. […]

Bass Fishing

Cold Weather, Hot Stripers

Fishermen who are so affected by their habit that they can’t stand to put their rods away know that December and January are just about the worst months of the year. […]

Bass Fishing

Crank yourself up a bass

Most people know my favorite bait is a mop jig, and I’ll always have one tied on, but to me, November is one of the best months of the year to fish a crankbait. […]