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July 10, 2026

Joel Munday said stringers of crappie like this one aren’t unusual on Shearon Harris Lake, even in December.

Tie a double uni-knot

Tony Garitta

The advantages of the double uni-knot for connecting leaders to main lines are: […]

When searching for catfish in the winter, make sure you find plenty of forage in an area before putting your baits down.

It’s all about the forage

Terry Madewell

A recurring theme among all the catfish guides is that winter catfishing are all about the forage; you fish close to forage or you don’t catch fish. […]

Guide Chris Nichols said High Rock is developing into a top-drawer lake for blue catfish.

Is High Rock the next catfish crown jewel?

Terry Madewell

Badin Lake on the Yadkin River chain in North Carolina has long been known as an excellent lake for blue catfish in the winter, but two reservoirs upstream, High Rock Lake seems poised to become the next winter hotspot. […]

A jighead and soft-plastic grub is a winter trout-killler.

Go with a grub

Mike Marsh

Butch Foster of Yeah Right Charters said his go-to lure in the Cape Fear River and the creeks off the ICW near Southport is a Haw River curlytail grub in smoke/silver metal flake on a jighead. […]

The Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow is a shallow-running, lipped crankbait that’s effective on speckled trout.

The allure of a lipped lure

Mike Marsh

The Yo-zuri Crystal Minnow is among the best lures for catching speckled trout. While many anglers use lipless crankbaits, this one has a lip. […]

The 17MR MirrOlure relies on suspending above a trout when the retrieve is paused to draw trout strikes.

Tried and true

Mike Marsh

Since its introduction about 10 years ago, MirrOlure’s 17MR suspending twitch bait has been a hit with anglers. […]

Any of these gifts will make the kayaker in your family very happy.

A kayaker’s wish list

Phillip Gentry

It’s that time of year when friends and family members tiptoe around the subject of what to get their favorite kayak angler for Christmas. Rather than just settle for a pair of socks, leave a copy of the magazine open to this column in a place they’ll stumble across it. […]

Marty Robinson and six other anglers from the Carolinas made the roster for the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series.

Seven Carolina anglers make 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series roster

Brian Cope

The 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series field has been set, and seven anglers from the Carolinas made the cut, including one rookie. […]

Anglers and boaters like Capt. Ben Powers pay license and registration fees, and may pay more in 2018 if state lawmakers have their way.

South Carolina hunters and anglers face increase in license fees

Brian Cope

South Carolina’s House Legislative Oversight Committee is asking the SCDNR for input on raising rates for hunters and anglers, and for coming up with new fees, according to the Post and Courier. And lawmakers are putting together their own ideas for raising these fees. […]

Winterizing an outboard engine will help get it ready for heavy use next spring.

Get ready for the winter

Brian Cope

Winter is upon us, and with it, shorter days and cooler weather. While some anglers continue to fish whenever the weather permits, many anglers opt to park their boats and sit out the next few months. […]