Inshore Fishing
Learn your lessons for Charleston’s January redfish
The schools of redfish you’ll see in January can literally number in the hundreds, and you’ll find out quickly that they like sticking close together. […]
Fishing
Redfish
Checklist for January redfish
Anglers who hit the water in January often say it’s easy to catch redfish, and for those with the right ingredients, it might be. Stock up with these key items, and it can be easy for you too. […]
Inshore Fishing
Medium-action tackle is the ticket for January reds
Spinning gear is great for redfish, and as long as you set your drag properly and aren’t tossing baits deep under docks, you don’t need to use very heavy-duty rods, reels or fishing line. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Wylie’s catfish from a biological perspective
It’s one thing to have fishermen tout a lake as being great for a certain species, but taking a look from a scientific and biological perspective adds depth to that analysis. […]
Inshore Fishing
Commission’s tight regulations have revived red drum
In the 17 years since the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission defined catch standards to prevent overfishing, and the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission published a fisheries management plan for the species that set more-restrictive limits for commercial and recreational fishermen, red drum have thrived in North Carolina waters. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Planer boards adapt well for striped bass
Maynard Edwards is one of North Carolina’s supreme tinkerers when it comes to discovering new and effective fishing techniques. […]
Freshwater Fishing
In January, think cold for long-lining Badin Lake crappie
Although long-line trolling is the goal when suspended crappie are the target, it is always possible that a mild December or a series of warm fronts could cause crappie to hang up in the deep brush they’ve been calling home rather than transitioning to open water. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Tight-line for tough Badin Lake crappie
“l’ll do whatever I need to do to catch crappie in winter,” said guide Maynard Edwards, and if January turns off bitter cold, that might just mean chasing them all the way to the bottom of Badin Lake. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Not all shallow water is created equal
Guide Joe Dennis consistently catches crappies in shallow water in January, but he said not all shallow water is productive. […]
Featured
Mandatory license for boaters, increased taxes considered after SCDNR survey
Results of a recent SCDNR survey on boating safety show that boater education is the top boating issue on the minds of the public. […]
