Bass Fishing
A ‘dam good’ shallow summer bass spot
Almost all summer fishing for bass is done in deep water, but one of guide Maynard Edwards’ favorite areas at Badin Lake is only 6 feet deep — if that. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
After-dark electronics are particularly important
Good depth-finding equipment is critical to bass fishermen who spend time on lakes at night. […]
Bass Fishing
Falls Lake supports excellent bass fishery
Electroshocking samples of Falls of the Neuse conducted in 2009, 2011 and 2013 indicate the lake has a balanced bass fishery with an appropriate mix of age classes, including an ample number of trophy bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Economic clout of Falls of the Neuse
When Falls of the Neuse was completed in 1981, the 28-mile long reservoir not only provided drinking water for surrounding communities, aided with flood control and created wildlife habitat, it also offered outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, that had a significant economic impact upon the area. […]
Bass Fishing
For hot bass action, head for Santee — the river, that is
When the summer heat slows down the bass bite on South Carolina’s lakes, anglers like Joe Dennis of Bonneau turn to cooler running water like the Santee River, where the bass are still biting aggressively. […]
Bass Fishing
G.Loomis IMX bass rods
G.Loomis recently introduced a complete new line-up of IMX bass rods. […]
Bass Fishing
Badin Lake’s cooler, clearer, deeper water means hot summer bass-fishing
Badin Lake has cooler, cleaner, and deeper water than any other lake on the Yadkin River chain, and that means it’s the place to be for bass anglers in the summertime. […]
Bass Fishing
Lunkers after dark – For great summer bass fishing at Lake Murray, wait until the sun goes down to wet a line
More than 30 years ago, Davy Hite and I crossed paths for the first time. It wasn’t on Lake Murray or any other lake for that matter; it was on a basketball court in middle school. […]
Bass Fishing
Out on a ledge – Head offshore for great summer bass fishing at Falls of Neuse Lake
When the largemouth bass spawn is complete and the shallow bite fades at Falls of the Neuse Lake, guide Joel Munday goes out on a ledge. […]
Bass Fishing
Crank ‘em up in June
Like most bass fishermen, I like to fish shallow in the spring, and there’s no question that in March, April and May, the fishing is good, but you have to sort of grind it out and catch one here and one there for a good limit. […]