Bass Fishing
Catch North Carolina’s river-running striped bass
Striped bass warm up the winter for anglers in North Carolina’s coastal rivers. […]
Fishing
Columns
Is it time yet for the big move?
February starts off cold on the Santee Cooper lakes, but as the month progresses, temperatures warm, pushing fish into an early spring pattern. […]
Bass Fishing
Big smallmouths are ready to feed up on Fontana Lake
Fishermen on North Carolina’s Fontana Lake have a great chance of catching their biggest smallmouth bass ever. […]
Bass Fishing
David Fritts, Davy Hite inducted into Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
Two anglers from the Carolinas, David Fritts and Davy Hite, have been named as 2019 inductees into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Georgetown reds have plenty of places to roam in winter
Anglers can find redfish in large schools in the Georgetown, S.C. area in February, and the fish are willing to bite, especially at high tide. Live bait is a great choice, but soft plastics will also work well on most days. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Tar River shad run cranks up in February
Shad fishing in eastern North Carolina is in full swing during February, and the Tar River and its tributaries are great spots to catch your share of hickory shad as well as American shad. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Winter redfish are biting in Fort Fisher bays
The bays around Fort Fisher are perfect spots for winter redfish. It’s a great place for anglers to target because the water is shallow, warms quickly, and offers safe haven for gamefish. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Lake Hartwell stripers can be fooled several different ways
During February, the striper fishing on Lake Hartwell can be unpredictable, thanks to the weather. But following these tips can help you catch your share. […]
Columns
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. […]
Catfish
Think in reverse for Lake Wylie catfish action
Rodger Taylor catches plenty of big blue catfish on Lake Wylie during the winter months, and he does it by thinking the opposite of what many other anglers do. […]