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September 24, 2026

Tow bowfishermen take aim at a carp in the shallows of Lake Marion.

Stringing it along

For any casual archer who has ever considered giving bowfishing a try, you are encouraged to participate at your own risk. […]

The shaky head worm craze has made its way to shallow High Rock Lake, with fantastic results.

In the 1970s, KC and the Sunshine Band had party-goers shaking their hindquarters to the infectious beat of “Shake your Booty” and its famous line, “Shake, shake, shake; shake, shake, shake; shake your booty.” […]

Lake Jocassee's trout bite has remained good through the summer and shouldn't slow down for another month.

Trout fishing remains good at Lake Jocassee

Matt Coffey

There’s no arguing that trout prefer cold water, and August is the time of year that typically means few trout on the stringer.

That’s not the case, however, on Lake Jocassee right now.
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Big plastic worms fished on Carolina rigs have been productive later in the day on Tuckertown and Badin lakes.

Badin, Tuckertown bass action still good

Craig Holt

Largemouth bass have been the prime targets at Badin and Tuckertown reservoirs, two lakes on the Yadkin River system. […]

Live shrimp are a fantastic bait that need a different kind of attention than minnow-type baits when housed in a baitwell.

Shrimp take special care

Jerry Dilsaver

Last month’s column centered on baitwells and how to set them up to keep baitfish alive. […]

Tarpon averaging between 60 and 80 pounds have been regular consumers of live baits in Beaufort-area waters this month.

Tarpon action great in Beaufort-area waters

Matt Coffey

There’s nothing like the sight of a huge tarpon jumping at the end of your line, and right now is one of the best times to catch the silver surfers of the sea near Beaufort, according to Capt. Owen Plair of Bay Street Outfitters. […]

Flounder fishing has been excellent from Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach to Little River.

Flounder fishing great along coast of southern Brunswick County

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt. Mark Dickson of Shallow Minded Guide Service said the flounder and redfish bite in Lower Brunswick County is very good and is about to ramp up even a little more. […]

Guide Clayton Crawford admires a nice flounder that hit a soft-plastic jerkbait he was trolling along a Charleston waterway.

Flounder fishing in Charleston waters is as hot as the weather

Terry Madewell

By mid-August, flounder fishing is sometimes overlooked, with some of the other species of inshore saltwater fish are getting more attention. […]

Falls of Neuse Lake has been producing some nice catches of largemouth bass recently.

Bass at Falls of Neuse biting on deep, summer pattern

Craig Holt

Triangle-area anglers are finding that even with torrid temperatures, they can catch a largemouth bass at one of the three premier lakes in the region. […]

Want a boost in your sluggish August fishing schedule? Try catching bonnethead sharks from a kayak.

Bonnethead sharks are perfect summer targets for kayak fishermen

Phillip Gentry

Sight-casting is probably one of the most exciting ways to fish. It’s similar to stalking deer or jump-shooting ducks, except getting within range with a fishing rod in hand is not even half the battle. […]