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July 8, 2026

Costa Del Mar

Costa Del Mar targets fishermen with a large percentage of their sunglasses, and two of their latest offerings, the Cape and Montauk, are perfect examples. […]

Don’t forget swimbaits for summer bass in the Carolinas.

A soft-plastic swimbait may not be the artificial lure that a lot of bass fishermen point to as their “go-to” bait during the summer, but they’ve never been in the shoes of young bass pro Dylan Fulk of Concord, N.C. […]

Target gray trout and flounder around Cape Fear’s nearshore reefs.

A flat, gray bite

Mike Marsh

Rennie Clark piloted his boat out of North Carolina’s Masonboro Inlet, nosing the bow through the rolling waves. Clouds in the overcast sky threatened rain, but the wind was calmly whispering out of the southwest, which made the seas nearly flat. […]

Lake Norman’s spots are crushing topwater lures and drop-shots

Dusty Wilson

Don’t let the summer heat keep you off of Lake Norman. The largemouth bass has slowed, but the spots are just as aggressive as ever. […]

Blackfin blackout

Dan Kibler

Yellowfin tuna aren’t as plentiful off the coast of the Carolinas in July as they are in the spring, but blackfin tuna are here in large numbers. […]

During the summer months, down-rodding live bait for striped bass is the go-to tactic for fishing guide Chip Hamilton and anglers of all ages.

Get the lowdown on down-rod fishing for striped bass

Phillip Gentry

It’s hard to say for every species of fish that when a particular pattern is really working, that it’s the way those fish have to be fished for. […]

Sacking Santee’s bedding bluegills

Jeff Burleson

The Carolinas are blessed with numerous lakes, rivers and a spectacular coast packed with seemingly endless opportunities to wet a hook, but as far as fishing opportunities, it’s usually the big red drum, doormat flounder, chunky largemouth bass and hefty striped bass that bring anglers out of hiding. […]