While many bass anglers don’t distinguish between threadfin shad and blueback herring when they refer to the “shad spawn,” knowing the differences between baitfish species could pay off at weigh-in time. Here’s a run-down of what prey species are likely to be sharing water with bass this month: […]
After decades of observing and studying, Lance Milks of Greensboro is an encyclopedia of trout knowledge. […]
One common denominator for South Carolina fishermen wanting to catch crappie during the post-spawn phase is forage. Crappies are going to be found in areas where food is nearby. […]
June has never been a great month for catching catfish on Lake Wylie, because blue catfish are spawning and mayflies are hatching, according to guide Rodger Taylor of Rock Hill. […]
Seeing a school of crappie on your side-imaging electronics is one thing: Getting those fish into the boat is quite another. […]
Wally “Mr. Crappie” Marshall is known for catching perch all over the country, and his starting point has nothing to do with the baits, rods or reels he designs. […]
The Nantahala River is one of the best hatchery-supported trout streams in the southeast. It’s one you don’t want to miss! […]
May is one of the best months for catfishing on Lake Monticello, according to guide Chris Simpson of Greenwood. You can fill a cooler with smaller cats, or you can target one of the monster blues that roam the little lake in South Carolina’s Midlands. […]
Fishing for striped bass and hybrids on South Carolina’s Clarks Hill Lake in early May matches the action in April, with the best opportunity for success near the dams on the lower and upper ends of the lake, according to guide Tommy Dudley of Plum Branch, Ga. […]
The density and diversity of catfish species found in South Carolina’s Lake Murray, along with warming water temperatures, creates an outstanding opportunity to catch a cooler full of ol’ Mr. Whiskers. […]
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