Inshore Fishing
Pond regs match rest of SC’s saltwater
Fishermen targeting saltwater ponds along the coast must abide by the same regulations as those fishing in the ocean, creeks, marshes and inlets. […]
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Bass Fishing
Different strokes for different folks
One aspect of floating a stream such as the Dan River in a canoe or kayak is guiding the watercraft to avoid pitfalls. […]
Inshore Fishing
How do saltwater ponds come into existence?
Most freshwater ponds require stocking of fish, so how do saltwater species get into ponds along South Carolina’s coast? […]
Bass Fishing
Match the hatch when herring arrive
Bass fishing picks up in the Albemarle Sound and its tributaries at the same time that a different breed of baitfish plows in from the ocean, and for fishermen wanting to catch a trophy largemouth, the best lures will mimic these ocean intruders. […]
Inshore Fishing
Go light for pond fish
When it comes to gear, Mount Pleasant’s Brian Batson said a common mistake fishermen make is using gear that is heavier than it needs to be. […]
Bass Fishing
Play the wind
Even though the Albemarle Sound is an estuary with direct connections to the ocean, the lunar tide cycle has little effect, especially on the western side of the sound. […]
Inshore Fishing
Locate early trout by trolling
Guide Dan Utley of Hilton Head said trout often stay on the move during early spring, following newly arrived baitfish and adjusting to cold fronts. […]
Bass Fishing
Docks? Learn to take your pick
Andy Montgomery is more concerned with what’s under a dock than what is above it, most of the time, but said there are some visual clues that he can identify a structure that might convince him to sling a jig or Texas rigged plastic under it. […]
Inshore Fishing
Understanding trout
Speckled trout are a unique and popular fish among inshore anglers, and in the overall scheme of fishing, they may be the most “normal” of the coastal species. […]
Inshore Fishing
The Neuse and its creeks have spec-tacular habitat
The Neuse River flows from Falls of the Neuse Dam near Raleigh to the Pamlico Sound. From around New Bern downstream, it becomes speck -tacular. […]