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July 10, 2026

Lake Wylie’s winter catfish warm to January cold

Most fishermen leave Lake Wylie to duck hunters in January but for guide Rodger Taylor of Rock Hill, S.C., it is a prime month to catch a big blue catfish. […]

Cover: January 2018

Carolina Sportsman

Crappie fishermen in the Carolinas have a handful of great lakes to fish in the winter, and January remains a great time to target speckled trout and reds at the coast. […]

Nymphs are a trout angler’s winter dream flies in the Carolinas.

A large, dark shadow was visible in a bathtub-sized pool. The pool downstream from where I stood had produced several average-sized rainbow trout for quick release. The shadow was in a tiny pool upstream in the middle of a turbulent riffle. […]

Shimano Curado 200 K series

Carolina Sportsman

Shimano made some waves in the fishing industry last summer when it debuted its new Curado 200 K series baitcasting reels at the annual ICAST show, where they promptly took home the honor as the best new freshwater reel. […]

The cold truth – January saltwater fishing in the Carolinas

Jerry Dilsaver

Fishing during the winter months can be tough, but following some expert tips will help you catch plenty of groceries during cold weather. […]

These four lakes are great for cold weather crappie

Terry Madewell

January may be cold in terms of weather and water temperatures, but many crappie fishermen expect to catch quality and quantity of crappies this month. […]

Under cold conditions, Guide Brett Mitchell chooses lures that resemble lethargic or dying bait. He likes to use a jigging spoon, spin shad, Carolina rigs or small jerkbaits.

Beat the cold for winter bass in the Carolinas

Jeff Burleson

Anglers in the Carolinas battle a mixture of conditions throughout the year, from freezing winter temperatures to sweltering-hot summer dog days. While most states experience a steady seasonal climate, the Carolinas often experience the yo-yo effect, where cool and warm days routinely bookmark each other during the winter. […]

A Mop Jig is a big-fish bait, whether you’re fishing it in spring, summer or fall. Carry 1/4-, 3/8- and 1/2-ounce sizes in your tackle box to have all situations covered.

5 bass baits you really need

Davy Hite

January begins show season around the Southeast, whether it be boat shows, tackle shows or outdoor trade shows. I have worked a lot of these shows in the past, and quite often, I go to ones I’m not working, because I’m ready to fill in holes in my tackle box, and a show is an easy place to do that. […]

Adam Kirby and Alistair Bremner show off the 53-inch long black drum that Bremner caught on a trip near Georgetown, SC on Dec. 18.

Pawleys Island anglers catch two black drum over 100 pounds

Brian Cope

Adam Kirby is the chef and co-owner of Bistro 217 and The Rustic Table, two quaint restaurants in Pawleys Island, S.C., and while he enjoys preparing seafood dishes for his customers, he does more than just cook fish. He also loves to catch them. […]

Former director of NCDMF fears floating oyster sacks may impede recreational anglers, hunters, and boaters after passage of a bill that expands shellfish leases from the sea floor all the way to the surface.

New shellfish lease agreement could impede anglers, hunters, boaters

Craig Holt

Will a piece of legislation passed earlier this year by the N.C. General Assembly to promote aquaculture operations in the state’s coastal waters wind up closing down some of those waters to fishermen, hunters or boaters? […]