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Lower end of Lake Norman has been hot spot for stripers, spots, white perch
Even as winter weather continues to dominate most of North Carolina, fishing success has increased at some freshwater venues, including Lake Norman. […]
Freshwater Fishing
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Multiple-rod tactics producing lots of Lake Greenwood crappie
Despite cooler and sometimes rainy weather, March is ushering in the spawning ritual for crappie on Lake Greenwood. […]
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Crappie fishing at Lake Murray has blasted off in mouth of creeks
A full stringer-limit of slab crappie will make a “crappies are biting” believer out of anyone, and guide Brad Taylor of Batesburg is making that crappie-catching connection at Lake Murray. […]
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Cover: March 2013 (NC) – Freshwater
March is crappie time, and Lake Wylie, Shearon Harris Land and Lake Tillery are prime targets. Also, bluewater season kicks off with a crazy wahoo run. […]
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Crappie biting at High Rock — if you can find stained, not muddy, water
It’s usually tough for freshwater fishermen about the time March arrives because of cold and stained or muddy water in North Carolina reservoirs. […]
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Slow trolling for crappie puts spring slabs in the boat
This slow trolling method is a top tactic for taking Lake Wateree slabs during the spring. […]
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A matter of perception – Lake Hartwell crappie pushed toward deeper water
For years, Lake Hartwell has maintained a strong reputation as a largemouth bass and striper reservoir. Its 56,000 acres of deep, clear, open water and an abundant forage base of blueback herring and threadfin shad have made for great fishing for both species. […]
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Slab Have — Shearon Harris Lake moves to top of crappie-fishing reservoirs
Does North Carolina have a new top crappie venue? […]
Freshwater Fishing
The Bait Pump
Adding scent to crappie jigs has always made sense, but problems are often encountered by the methods of application. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Spider rig is effective technique
Catching crappie in March can be as simple as using a cane pole to soak minnows around laydown wood, sandy bottoms or near underwater vegetation. Trolling isn’t necessary to catch fish. […]