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July 10, 2026

Adam Jones uses an Owen Lupton rig and often a mullet head when fishing for old drum.

Old drum fishery discovered in Pamlico Sound by tarpon fishermen

Craig Holt

Fishing for huge red drum in the Pamlico Sound got its start as a by-product of tarpon fishing almost 40 years ago. […]

After catching an old red drum, take time to snap a quick photo, then return the fish to the water for release.

Tips for preventing deep hooksets

Craig Holt

Several keys exist to prevent deep hooksets while fishing for old drum. […]

Cradle a big red under the body and use a lipping device to keep from injuring the fish by lifting it by its jaw.

Handle with care

Jeff Burleson

Catching trophy redfish will burn precious memories into every angler’s heart and soul. The kind of fishing experienced at the Little River jetties in late summer and early fall will be nearly 100 percent catch-and-release. […]

Trophy reds will hang around nearshore reefs and livebottoms in late summer and fall — the same time many fish are caught at the Little River jetties.

Hit the reefs and lose the crowds

Jeff Burleson

The trophy red drum make a true showing along the coast in late summer and early fall. Because spawning concentrates them in the confined areas of major inlets and river mouths, anglers tend to rub elbows during this spectacular run. […]

Capt. Noah Lynk of Harkers Island is a fan of the hard-fighting, dark-loving ladyfish that visit inshore waters every summer.

Take a “lady” out for an after-dinner treat

Jerry Dilsaver

One of the fun summer visitors to the Harkers Island area is the ladyfish. These slender fish have as much fight per ounce than any other fish, running hard, jumping often and iving a much better representation of themselves than their slight frames would indicate. […]

Fishing the edge of the Diversion Canal during the summer, working the trees and grass, can produce excellent results.

The Canal: a great fishing Diversion

Terry Madewell

Guide Kevin Davis said one area to consider for bass in August is the Diversion Canal, which connects Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie. […]

Top topwaters for August bass action

Terry Madewell

Kevin Davis said that August is a great time for topwater fishing. […]

SCDNR’s tagging program allows biologists to better study redfish populations.

Marine gamefish tagging program

Phillip Gentry

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ Marine Resources division has relaunched its volunteer tagging program with the hope of introducing a new generation of anglers to tagging and releasing marine gamefish. […]

Fly-fishing baits for bream

Phillip Gentry

While the lion’s share of bream across North Carolina fall prey to natural baits, many fly-fishing enthusiasts turn to bream during the summer when trout can be less then cooperative. One of the most popular lure choices is Accardo’s Ligon Bream Killer. […]

Giving a redfish ‘the plunge’ when releasing one will get it into deeper water more quickly and make for a better release.

Handle bull reds carefully, then give them the ‘plunge’

Phillip Gentry

Capt. Rick Hiott, who has volunteered many hours toward conservation efforts for redfish, urges anglers to use extreme care when handling adult members of the population, as the future of the area’s redfish stocks are, quite literally, in their hands. […]