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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. […]
Inshore Fishing
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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. […]
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Speckled trout biting topwater lures
Speckled trout don’t usually bite topwater lures in January, but they are right now along the coasts of North and South Carolina. […]
Bass Fishing
Redfish will not be stocked in Hyco Lake
The NCWRC hoped to stock redfish a/k/a red drum, in Hyco Lake to help control the population of tilapia, but their studies determined redfish would not survive due to the quality of water hardness in the reservoir. […]
Fishing Hotspots
It’s redfish time at Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island State Park’s beach and a big sandbar that runs just offshore offer December fishing options. […]
Fishing
Little River anglers have plenty of winter targets
The ICW around Little River, South Carolina, fills up with stripers as the water cools. […]