Black drum
Murrells Inlet black drum have shrimp on the brain
Black drum are known as heavy feeders during the fall, but they bit heavily during the summer too, as long as the shrimp move inshore like that usually do in Murrells Inlet […]
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Rigging for sharks
Brad Knight has a pretty standard setup for rigging for sharks when fishing from his kayak. It works, and it’s strong — strong enough that he boated a 140-pound class tarpon three years ago while fishing for sharks. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Rubber nets won’t rub fish the wrong way
A rubber net is one of the best pieces of gear to conserve fish and fishing time. […]
Inshore Fishing
Spoil island specks
It seems odd to find spotted seatrout 10 miles north of the mouth of the Cape River and approximately 3 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, but that’s possible near Carolina Beach. […]
Inshore Fishing
Put some “pop” in your fishing
Popping corks have been around for many years, and they are still just as effective as they’ve always been. […]
Freshwater Fishing
The wind is your friend
Freshwater bass anglers have long known the effectiveness of fishing windward points. The same holds true in many saltwater scenarios. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Redfish rebound!
Alongside the Neuse River’s tackle-busting stripers are schools of equally voracious redfish, competing for the same food and or lure. […]
Offshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
High-definition electronics are critical
Despite the mundane appearance of the ocean’s surface, the sea floor can be lively, especially around places with yellow buoys marked with “A.R.” […]
Sheepshead
Safety first
Sheepshead fishing at the Winyah Bay rock jetties can be some of the most-exciting of all summer fishing, but the jetties can also be treacherous for both inexperienced and experienced boaters. […]
