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Haul the Decks
The air was heavy and hot as the inside of a Turkish steam bath, typical summer weather at Southport’s waterfront. […]
Offshore Fishing
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Day of the Dolphin
Half the Sea Sun Ticket’s trolling lures were still dry when a shiny Penn International howled its “got-one-on” song last May. […]
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A Royal Flush — In Spades
South Carolina sportsmen can often enjoy the best of both the hunting and fishing worlds rolled into one. […]
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Broad River Bombers
This much is certain — when you pull a cobia into the boat, it’s best to be keenly aware of the potential consequences. […]
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Offshore Bottom Anglers Advised on Venomous Lionfish
Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, lionfish are often kept in both public and private aquariums, but in the past few years have begun appearing in offshore bottomfish catches off the Palmetto Coast. […]
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Oak Island Angler Establishes Red Grouper Record
MOREHEAD CITY – Thanks to angler Chuck Deeter, of Oak Island, and Capt. Anthony Ng, of Winterville, North Carolina now has a state record for red grouper. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Find good water in the ocean
Other than a report about where fish were yesterday, the one piece of information that helps offshore anglers locate their targets is knowing where to find water the fish prefer. […]
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From Trash to Treasure
Capt. Lee Parsons caught his first fish with a fly rod at Wrightsville Beach when he was 12. In the years since, Parsons, now 55, has become one of the most accomplished light-tackle and fly anglers at the North Carolina coast. […]
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Tradition of Tuna
Atlantic yellowfin tuna swim off the North Carolina coast year round, but anglers can’t get to the Gulf Stream when the wind is blowing at gale force. […]
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Dolphin Time — No Bull!
When considering South Carolina’s bluewater fishery, the dolphin is one of the more popular and frequently caught species. […]