Crappie/Bream
Wateree River slabs biting around current breaks
The Wateree River has an undervalued population of slabs, but anglers who target them have plenty of success with these tips. […]
Freshwater Fishing
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Youth angler catches 5-pound brown trout in Ashe County
This time of year, it’s common to let our attention go to the beaches of the Carolinas for fishing offshore, nearshore, and inshore. The fishing is great for many different species along the coast, but we shouldn’t overlook the trout fishing that we have in the western part of both states. […]
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Number 1 tip for catching more catfish on stink bait
Catfish are biting in all the lakes, rivers, and ponds across both Carolinas this time of year, and depending on which species of catfish you’re after, you might opt for any number of baits. […]
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How to catch multiple white perch on a single cast
White perch have become a nuisance on many of the lakes across both Carolinas, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fun to catch. They’re also tasty table fare, and they make great catfish bait. […]
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Summer is great for pop-up bluegills in the Carolinas
Deep in the heart of every southern angler’s roots is the beginning of a lifelong journey to catch fishy foes in flooded landscapes. Some cut their teeth along oyster-lined shorelines. But many got their feet wet with hand-sized copperhead bluegill on the end of their line in ponds, rivers and other lily pad-infested waters. […]
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Get on board! Planer boards can help many fishermen in the Carolinas
Planer boards have literally and figuratively expanded fishing horizons for anglers for many years, but until recently, not everyone has taken full advantage of this fishing tool. […]
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Swallow a big spoon – Feed a big spoonful for a big summer bass
Bigger isn’t always better, but in this case, it is. The magnum spoon craze that exploded in 2014 has made its way around the block, moving into its third summer of taking schooling bass by storm. But, if you don’t like to follow fads before they’re proven, don’t worry; the verdict is in, and it’s time to tie one. […]
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NCWRC offering free kids’ fishing events this weekend through June 24
More than 30 free, family-oriented fishing events get underway this weekend, as part of 2017 National Fishing and Boating Week. […]
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North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest trout waters open to harvest June 3
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 3 through Sept. 30. […]
Freshwater Fishing
So much water to fish
The early Cherokee marked the beginning of the trout fishing season when trout lilies began blooming along mountain streams in early April. […]