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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Tarpon are some of the biggest and most-powerful fish around, but shoe leather might taste better than these bony monstrosities. […]
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? […]
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. […]
One of the bonuses of fishing for red drum during behind Bogue, Bear and Browns inlets is the availability of flounder. […]
Pier fishing requires specialized tools, some of which are provided by each pier operator. One of the most important, according to Mount Pleasant’s Jerry Grenier, is a pier net. […]
Bogue Inlet, located south and west of Emerald Isle and north and east of Bear Island/Hammocks Beach State Park, is the connection to the ocean for Swansboro, Cedar Point, Cape Carteret and Emerald Isle. […]
They may all be flat, but not all flounder are created equal. […]
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