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September 6, 2026

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

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. […]

Trolling a mile off the beach helped this Southport, NC crew land the 92-inch bluefin tuna shown here.

Southport crew lands 92-inch bluefin one mile off beach

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt. Joe Seegers was just offshore of the East Beach of Bald Head Island on Dec. 3, when a 92-inch bluefin tuna grabbed a bait and headed offshore. He was trolling the Hooked Up and crew to the spot of last year’s encounter with a 900-pounder when he noticed a flock of birds closer to the beach and turned towards them. […]

Albemarle Sound stripers provide plenty of action for anglers in December, especially if they’re schooling in open water.

Find Albemarle sound stripers

Dusty Wilson

Striped bass come alive in December, and one of the largest gatherings occurs in North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound as they huddle up for the coming winter. Guide Jeff Onley of Elizabeth City hopes for schooling fish, but he can also find action on structure with a variety of hard and soft baits. […]

Robbie Burr, who guided for catfish on Blewett Falls Lake before recently retiring, said the lake has several winter hot spots that are rarely unproductive.

Visit the catfish log jam

Tony Garitta

December is one of the better months for hooking a blue catfish weighing 30 pounds or more from North Carolina’s Blewett Falls Lake. Once the water temperature drops below 60 degrees, the bite is on, according to Robbie Burr, who has recently retired after a long career guiding fishermen. […]

Guide Chris Simpson said Lake Murray is liable to spit out some big blue catfish during the winter, beginning this month.

Get Murray blues

Pat Robertson

When the water temperature in Lake Murray drops below 65 degrees, it’s time for the winter blues, according to guide Chris Simpson of McCormick, S.C. […]

Drifting at Santee Cooper producing hot catfish action

Brian Cope

Drifting provides some hot catfish action on the Santee Cooper lakes throughout the cold months. […]

Bruiser amberjacks show up in December around a variety of offshore reefs off South Carolina’s Grand Strand.

Get jacked up

Jeff Burleson

As the end of the year approaches and seasonal closures arrive offshore, fishy options shift from species to species and place to place. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices in offshore waters to both bend a rod and hitch a ride back to the hill. […]