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Catch more catfish in the dog days of summer
Catching catfish in the dog days of summer requires good planning. […]
Fishing
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Bottom-fishing already good out of Southport; could weather make it better?
Capt. Butch Foster of Yeah Right Charters in Southport said if the weather would just cooperate for a while, the fishing around Southport would be excellent – and the bottom-fishing is pretty good as it is. […]
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Tailrace fishing great for stripers on Roanoke Rapids Lake
A problem for striper fishermen during the summer is that on large reservoirs, you often spend lots of time finding bait, then finding fish. […]
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Probe Sparkleberry Swamp for great warmouth bream this month
In August, even die-hard anglers often decide to hang up their gear until cooler weather arrives, but not Whitey Outlaw of St. Matthews. […]
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Newest artificial reef will carry name of Knight, reef promoter
AR 430, the newest artificial reefs constructed by the Long Bay Artificial Reef Association in conjunction with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, was dedicated two weeks ago as the Jim Knight Reef. […]
Inshore Fishing
Stay on shrimp in August
It’s no surprise that it’s hot. It’s August, so sweltering days are the norm, and a lot of anglers opt to stay indoors and wait for the fall bite. But ask Capt. Rob Bennett of Johns Island’s Lowcountry Inshore Charters about fishing this month, and you will get a different response. […]
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Great Spanish mackerel bite has been just off Grand Strand beaches
Along the beaches of the Grand Strand, as the summer doldrums have taken hold, the Spanish mackerel bite has picked up very strongly and is the best option now for fishermen looking for some fast-paced action close to shore. […]
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UNC Charlotte fishing team wins national college bass-fishing title
UNC Charlotte’s bass-fishing team defended its “home waters” in a winning way last week, taking home the national championship in the Bassmaster College Series tournament on Lake Chatuge, a 7,500-acre reservoir along the North Carolina-Georgia border. […]
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Striper, hybrid bite has been unbeatable at Lake Hartwell
It’s August, and the heat is on, especially the striped bass fishing at Lake Hartwell. It’s been extraordinarily hot for both quantity and quality fish. […]
Bass Fishing
French Broad smallmouth fishing producing good numbers
Where can anglers find all-day action in a comfortable setting in North Carolina, pass through wonderful scenery and make frequent stops to enjoy a cooling dip? […]