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Hit the hot hole for winter action
During the winter, look for areas of water that are warmer than surrounding water. These “hot holes” hold baitfish and gamefish, and they don’t always occur where most anglers think they do. […]
Inshore Fishing
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Top 3 tips for catching cold weather trout
Scale down your fishing line and lure sizes and you’ll catch more wintertime speckled trout. And don’t forget to change your fluorocarbon leader often. […]
Crappie/Bream
Catch multiple species with artificial/live bait combo
Technique works especially well in cold, clear water When Willis Trapp of Camden, S.C. told me he uses a combo of artificial lures and live bait, I kind of cringed. I envisioned a Texas-rigged worm
Features
Winter speckled trout fishing is a full-frontal assault
There’s no bigger factor than the weather when it comes to winter trout fishing in North Carolina’s inshore waters. […]
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N.C. angler catches and releases 10-pound speckled trout
After catching a 10.06-pound speckled trout, Tommy Williams of North Carolina took the lead in two different yearly trout tournaments, then released the fish alive. […]
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Layer up for winter kayak fishing trips
The winter months are great for kayak fishing, but anglers need to stay safe, warm, and dry. Layering up and wearing the proper clothing is essential, and wearing a PFD this time of year is a must. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Wilmington is a January hot spot for stripers
Striped bass are abundant and very willing to bite around the inshore waters near Wilmington in January and throughout the winter months. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Pawleys Island specks stay active, biting in winter months
While the fall run typically peaks around Thanksgiving, anglers in Pawleys Island, S.C., get to keep picking at specks all winter. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Go to school on lowcountry redfish
Winter is a great time to catch schooling redfish in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, especially since fewer anglers are on the water and the bait-thieving trash fish have also headed offshore for the next several months. […]
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NCDMF seeking opinions on striper fishing proposal
The NCDMF is seeking public comments about a proposed law that would temporarily restrict anglers from keeping striped bass in certain rivers along the coast of North Carolina. […]