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July 15, 2026

September seasons for marsh hens and rails are set with the highest tides in mind to help hunters flush more birds.

Paddles down, guns up

Usually, this column discusses ways to target specific fish species from a paddle boat, including rigging, gear, equipment and places to fish. […]

This still-shot shows a barred owl snatching a bream from Cody Taylor near Savannah, Ga. last month. LDWF ornithologist Michael Seymour said the bird was likely young an inexperienced, or just very hungry and saw the opportunity for an easy meal.

Video: Barred owl snatches bream from generous angler

Patrick Bonin

The old saying says if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day — but if you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. […]

The Rattling VuDu Shrimp has a built-in rattle chamber that attracts saltwater fish.

Make a joyful noise – Certain lure sounds can actually call in fish

Brian Cope

At an early age, anglers learn quickly that being quiet is essential to catching fish. Being hushed by your elders was a part of the process, but as we grew older, we learned that it isn’t all noise that turns fish off; the proper noise can actually entice them into biting. […]

Casey Ashley needed a strong finish finish at La Crosse, and he got it with a 10th place showing.

Casey Ashley finishes 10th at La Crosse

Brian Cope

Casey Ashley from Donalds, S.C. didn’t win the La Crosse Bassmaster Elite Series tournament this past weekend, but he probably wouldn’t be any happier if he did. He finished 10th, and gained plenty of valuable Angler of the Year points, and secured himself a spot in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic. […]

Casey Ashley leads the La Crosse Bassmaster Elite Series tournament after Day 1.

Casey Ashley leads La Crosse Bassmaster Elite Tournament after Day 1

Brian Cope

Desperately needing a strong finish in the final tournament of the Bassmaster Elite Series Tour, Casey Ashley finished Day 1 in first place with a total of 17-10, leading 2nd place angler Ott DeFoe by 3 ounces. […]

After running aground on a sandbar Monday evening, Casey Ashley is determined to finish strong in the last tournament of the Elite Series, which began today.

Casey Ashley struggling to make 2017 Bassmaster Classic

Brian Cope

Casey Ashley’s got it made. The 32-year-old Carolina boy is truly living the dream. Way back in 4th grade, Ashley wrote a paper about his dream job – being a professional angler. […]

The 28th Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep event takes place Sept. 17; it's the biggest cleanup event for the state's waterways.

Biggest waterway event in South Carolina Sept. 17

Brian Cope

It’s always fun to be a part of something that’s the biggest thing of its kind. What angler doesn’t want to be a part of the biggest fishing tournament, the biggest fishing show, or the biggest catch of their lifetime? […]

Shrimp baiting season open in South Carolina waters tomorrow, Sept. 9., and biologists say it should be a very good year.

S.C. shrimp baiting season opens tomorrow, Sept. 9

Brian Cope

“Let’s go shrimping this evening. Tides are going to be perfect,” said Ken Nutter to his long time fishing buddy last fall. Both men are experienced at shrimp baiting, and even though they fish together several times a year, they’d never been shrimping together. […]

Capt. Rod Thomas with Capt. Ponytail Guide Service shows off a bull red drum that he recently caught in Pamlico Sound.

Catch your fish of a lifetime in the Pamlico Sound

Brian Cope

If you want to catch the fish of a lifetime, you just have to go where they are, when they are there. It’s as simple as that. And while a lot of anglers will continue to fish the water that is closest to their home, hoping that one day the big one will bite, other anglers broaden their range, and go where the big fish are, and when the big fish are there. […]