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January pier fishing is going to the dogs, the dogfish sharks, that is
Don’t let those surf rods collect dust until spring. Break them out and hit the beach or pier for some awesome fishing for spiny dogfish sharks. […]
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
January is big-fish time
Fishing can still be very good in January on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie despite the typical cold weather, especially for catfish and stripers. […]
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Stripers in lower Roanoke River are biting up a storm
Although the weather outside may be frightful, lower Roanoke River winter striper fishing has hit its stride. […]
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Lowcountry sheepshead bite has been great for inshore fishermen
Capt. Mike Waller of SaltFisher Charters loves fishing for sheepshead this time of year. He said these fish are active in big numbers in 10 – 20 feet of water. […]
Bass Fishing
Dew will do to aid bleeding bass
Bass anglers who use soft-plastic worms or lizards, often see fish suck down hooks that cause deep wounds and blood loss. […]
Bass Fishing
Tilapia lures effective for Hyco bass
Lure selection sometimes is critical when bass-fishing during the winter. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Why delayed harvest?
Jacob Rash, a fisheries biologist for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission in Marion, explained the rationale for delayed harvest. […]
Bass Fishing
How do bass grow so big in Jocassee?
Although it is the most-infertile of all the major reservoirs in South Carolina, Lake Jocassee in the Upstate mountains has produced the state records for three of the four black bass species recognized by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. […]
Bass Fishing
How “citizen science” is eradicating redeye bass
On April 4, 2001, Randy Dickson of Westminster caught a 5-pound, 2.5-ounce redeye bass from Lake Jocassee that stands as the state record for the species and has been recognized by the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as the world record. […]
Bass Fishing
Tactics for Jocassee bass
The 11-pound, 2-ounce largemouth that Rob McComas caught in November 2008 fell for a big swimbait, a lure he believes is key to landing trophy bass in Lake Jocassee. […]
