Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 245 of 287

May 15, 2026

Take extra precautions in winter

February is the middle of winter, and even in South Carolina, conditions offer lethal dangers, with little room for error for adventurous anglers. […]

When the tide falls and oyster beds become exposed, be careful and know when and how you need to leave a flat or you could be left high and dry.

Know where you’re going at low tide

Terry Madewell

Guide Clayton Crawford said that one of the keys to successful fishing in low water in the back of the creeks and sound is getting in and out safely. […]

Having a poling platform allows a fishermen to see schools of redfish at much greater distances, reducing the possibility of spooky the fish.

A flats boat and low-water fishing

Terry Madewell

Patrick Crawford said the use of a flats boat with an elevated position for poling and observing the water in front for tell-tale signs of reds moving is not mandatory for success — but it does help a lot. […]

The author didn’t have far to paddle for this striper, finding a school of fish feeding near a bridge on Lake Hartwell.

Going to the ‘school dance’

Phillip Gentry

Winter is absolutely not an excuse to put away your fishing tackle and paddles. It’s actually a great time to catch schooling fish, so get up and go dancing. […]

Cover: February 2012 (NC)

North Carolina Sportsman

The spring striper run up the Roanoke gets the notoriety, but fishing can be just as good this month on the lower Roanoke. […]

The National Park Service has formalized restrictions on the use of off-road vehicles on the Outer Banks beaches.

Outer Banks residents, businesses take big hit from final NPS decision on beach driving

Craig Holt

The National Park Service announced on Jan. 23 its final rule for off-road beach driving and public beach access at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and, as expected, it drew mixed reviews from Outer Banks residents, businesses and environmental groups. […]

Rob Beglin, a guide and IFA redfish pro from Pawley's Island, S.C., won't return to North Carolina to fish any tournaments as long as it's legal for commercial netters to take redfish.

Visiting fishermen say gamefish protection would benefit coastal tourism and economies

Jerry Dilsaver

Even in the current depressed economy, fishermen plan their vacations around catching fish. It’s the opinion of many fishermen that North Carolina is losing out on plenty of tourist dollars that could wind up in the state’s economy if the legislature designates red drum, speckled trout and striped bass as gamefish. […]