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The ‘lines’ of winter
Most North Carolina anglers know about the striped bass migration in the Roanoke River. The “rockfish run” draws thousands of fishermen each March, April and May. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Coastal striped bass rules vary depending on location
Inland coastal striped bass fishing occurs mostly in rivers and streams in north-central and northeastern counties, plus the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds, but rockfish are found in varying abundances in most coastal streams from Virginia to South Carolina. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Tarheel State striped bass have suffered boom/bust cycles
Nobody in North Carolina is old enough to remember the glory days of coastal striped- bass fishing in this state. […]
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Lake of the Month: Lake Hartwell
Several years ago, Bill Plumley of Greer, had a decision to make. He planned to retire and start a fishing guide service, and the question was, “ Where?” […]
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Monticello’s cool customers
It was still dark when Ed Robinson and guide Chris Simpson met for a catfishing trip to Lake Monticello. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Drift or anchor?
Drifting is a great way to catch Lake Monticello’s big blue catfish through most of the fall, according to guide Chris Simpson, but as the weather starts to really cool off, he catches more fish anchored up. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Catfishing tips
Guide Chris Simpson has some tips for Lake Monticello catfish anglers; some basic and some gleaned from years of catching big blue catfish. […]
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Hot Hole Fishing
North Carolina usually doesn’t get its coldest winter weather until about the third week of January, but some years – 2010 and 2011 being fine examples — the freeze arrives in time for the Christmas holidays. […]
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Cold weather kicks off striper bite at High Rock
Striped bass fishing has been sporadic at High Rock this fall, much like the naughty little girl — when she’s bad, she’s been very, very bad but when she’s good, she’s been very, very good. […]
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Cooler weather puts Lake Marion stripers on the feed
Catching big numbers of stripers at Lake Marion has been the norm for guides and most experienced striper fishermen, but catching keep-sized fish has been an issue. […]
