Offshore Fishing
Plugging and bugging
The large majority of amberjack are caught on live bait drifted near a reef, rock or wreck, but on some occasions, sight-fishing makes plenty of sense and offers fishermen a unique experience. […]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Weighted soft plastics for topwater bass? They’re the ticket
One of guide Mike McSwain’s favorite techniques for catching smallmouth bass on the Broad Rivers involves weighted soft plastics, but he doesn’t fish them primarily on the bottom. […]
Offshore Fishing
Hutton, Suloide are joined in history
The W.E. Hutton and Suloide wrecks, which lie in approximately 60 feet of water, 12 miles southwest of Beaufort Inlet and almost due south of Bogue Inlet, are two big wrecks in close proximity to each other that both hold amberjack. […]
Offshore Fishing
Circle or ‘J’ Hooks?
There have been volumes written on which style of hook is better for blue marlin fishing, circle hooks or “J” hooks. […]
Inshore Fishing
‘Old drum rig’ is required in summer
When fishing for red drum in the Pamlico Sound and its tributaries south of the Albemarle Sound between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., from July 1 through Sept. 30, anglers must use an “old drum” rig. […]
Inshore Fishing
Rigging secrets
Tarpon are the largest and the most-powerful inshore target available to anglers during any time of year. The migrating tarpon frequenting South Carolina waters can weigh between 50 and 150 pounds. […]
Inshore Fishing
Bait for big-boy drum
Catching or buying bait big red drum cruising in the Neuse River is not difficult. They will eat any kind of fish cut into chunks or steaks and will strike small whole or live fish, including menhaden. […]
Inshore Fishing
Length x Girth = Weight
Tarpon are some of the biggest and most-powerful fish around, but shoe leather might taste better than these bony monstrosities. […]
Inshore Fishing
Try grass, skinny water for early reds
What’s the best place to find summer red drum in the marshes and bays behind Bogue, Bear and Browns inlets, and what techniques will produce fish? […]
Inshore Fishing
Beyond the big 11: Smaller piers are scattered along coast
While the 11 fishing piers featured are the only full-service piers open to the public, they aren’t the only piers along the South Carolina coast. […]