Freshwater Fishing

Trick a trout tomorrow

Bob Sanders guided in the saltwater portion of the Combahee River until a stroke last winter pushed him off the water, but he still loves to talk fishing and is quick to help other anglers with any fishing details. […]

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Try the Neuse River for huge flathead catfish

Want to beat the heat this summer and have a chance to catch a potential record fish? First, load a skiff with plenty of lighting equipment for after-dark fishing, a couple of cinder-block anchors, eight or nine heavy baitcasting outfits spooled with 50-pound monofilmament, some Carolina and Santee rigs and about 30 eating-sized bluegills in the livewell, plus insect repellant. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Live-bait options abound

I grew up fishing with live bait, catching trout in the upper reaches of  Paddy Creek in western Burke County and bream in the large pools in the lower sections, using fat red worms collected from cow patties in the pastures near my home. […]

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The jet set

Something seemed out of place. While it’s not uncommon to see a personal watercraft, aka jet ski, putting in at the Newport River boat ramp near Radio Island, this one was different. […]