Striper Archives - Carolina Sportsman

September 25, 2020

Clarks Hill stripers, hybrids are tearing up topwater lures

Clarks Hill’s stripers and hybrids are in a feeding frenzy, and anglers are catching big numbers of them on topwater lures close to the Lake Russell dam. […]

NC angler catches 31-year-old Roanoke River striper

NCDMF Release

While fishing on the Roanoke River earlier this year, Clark Purvis of Hobgood, NC caught a tagged striped bass that NCDMF said is 31-years-old. […]

Striper time arrives on the Santee Cooper lakes in October

Terry Madewell

October arrival of striped bass season promises action for Santee Cooper anglers […]

NCWRC, DMF release striped bass stock reports

NCWRC Release

The NCWRC and NCDMF recently released a study on the status of North Carolina’s striped bass stock. […]

Alleged poachers fined, gear seized by SCDNR

SCDNR News Release

SCDNR officers fined five alleged poachers last week, and seized their fishing gear, for keeping illegal fish on the Lower Saluda River. […]

For Clarks Hill stripers, hybrids, the hotter the better

Brian Cope

The upper end of Clarks Hill Lake is a summer playground for striper fishermen. […]

92-year-old’s first striper reminds guide why he fishes

Brian Cope

When Capt. Brandon Freeman helped a 92-year-old catch her first ever striper, he was reminded what makes his job so special. […]

S.C. freshwater fishing report for early June

Brian Cope

Two Upstate lakes are the highlights of South Carolina’s early June fishing report. […]

How have recent rainstorms impacted the fishing?

Brian Cope

If you’re waiting for the weather to stabilize before you go fishing, you’re missing out on some of the hottest freshwater and saltwater action of the year. […]

Blue-tagged hybrids on Norman part of WRC study

NCWRC Release

The NCWRC is asking angler who catch hybrid bass with a blue tag to release these fish. They are part of a study being conducted by the Commission. […]