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October 10, 2026

North Carolina State Trophy Largemouth

Water temp is 54 degrees in Vass NC. Using a red topwater action baits, James Fitzgerald landed a 10.8 lb largemouth bass from his new kayak. […]

Wateree River striper fishing takes off in March

Brian Cope

Fishing in the Wateree River during March gives new meaning to the fish’s popular nickname: “rockfish.” […]

What happened to Shearon Harris Lake’s burgeoning bass population?

Craig Holt

Habitat changes have made it harder to catch bass from North Carolina’s Shearon Harris Lake — but they’re still there. […]

Kayak bass fishing 101. What you need to know to get started

Phillip Gentry

New kayak anglers express a lot of different reasons for why they got started in the sport. Some say it’s because a kayak is more economical than a powerboat. Others say there’s just “too much” involved in powerboat fishing and want to get back to the basics. […]

James Fitzgerald’s big pond bass

Carolina Sportsman

I caught this 10-pound largemouth bass in my yard at Woodlake in Vass, NC. Late afternoon, water temp was 52F. […]

Flat-sided crankbaits are perfect tools to catch cold-weather bass

David Fritts

February can be tough on bass anglers, unless you have a Frittside tied on. […]

Square-billed or lipless — which crankbait for winter?

Brian Cope

Professional bass angler Brian Latimer breaks down the basics of when to use square-billed crankbaits vs. lipless crankbaits. […]

Warm winter wonders – February smallmouth

Tony Garitta

During February, a balmy day or two arrives that triggers smallmouth bass fishing on Fontana Lake in North Carolina’s extreme southwestern corner. […]