Freshwater Fishing
Find the right pattern and load the boat with Cooper River bream
Wyn Mullins of North Charleston said the quickest way to limit out on bluegill in July is to find the right pattern quickly. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Smallmouths are at home under New River’s foam
What’s the best way to approach raft, canoe or kayak fishing for smallmouth bass in a mountain river with moving current, as opposed to a reservoir. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Long battle over New River set precedent to save streams
The successful, 14-year battle to save the New River in North Carolina and southwestern Virginia in the 1960s and 1970s created a coalition that local residents, environmental groups, conservation organizations, anglers, businesses, state agencies and politicians have used to preserve natural resources elsewhere. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Head upriver for Kerr Lake crappie during drawdown conditions
It’s no secret that Kerr Lake’s status as a flood-control reservoir makes it subject to excessive pooling during wet seasons, but since Lake Gaston downstream began furnishing water to the Virginia Beach area in 1998, Kerr also has the potential to see major drawdowns in summer droughts. […]
Freshwater Fishing
For quick color fixes, pull out that container of dye
Ask two anglers for their opinion on lure color, and you may get two different answers. But the general consensus is that silver or chrome spoons perform best on bright sunny days with clear conditions and gold or painted spoons are best for cloudy days or stained water. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Stinger hooks will increase hookup ratio for anglers using big baits to target big catfish
Guide Justin Whiteside will present all sizes of baits for catfish on Lake Monticello, but when he uses huge baits for big fish, he often adds a stinger surprise for the big blues. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Drift-fishing isn’t the only way to catch catfish; anchoring has its moments
Justin Whiteside said he seldom drifts at Lake Monticello unless he’s targeting suspended fish. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Try a balloon rig for big catfish
Justin Whiteside said he can tap into the suspended catfish action even from an anchored position, as easy as blowing up a balloon. […]
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Top tips for catching smallmouth bass on the Broad River
The water level on the Broad River is just right, and so is the water temperature. It’s an all-around great time to fish for smallmouth on almost any stretch of the river, and anglers who don’t mind hitting the river early are catching plenty of fish before the heat even sets in. […]
Freshwater Fishing
July is canal-fishing time
Excellent fishing opportunities abound during the summer on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, and one of the most-productive places to be is the Diversion Canal, the stretch of water linking the two lakes that provides sensational catfishing around the clock.