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July 3, 2026

Jason Shive holds a big red drum taken at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Hatteras surf fishing good when wind lays

Fishing should be excellent at the Outer Banks now — except for a consistent north-northeast-northwest wind that has been blowing for days. […]

Recreational anglers will be limited to four spotted seatrout of at least 14 inches per trip, starting Nov. 15, 2011.

NCMFC reduces spotted seatrout recreational limit to four, allows weekend commercial catches on most waters

Craig Holt

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission voted 4-3 Friday (Nov. 4) to set in place more stringent recreational fishing regulations governing the harvest of spotted seatrout – effective Nov. 14. […]

Danny Rourk said a big speckled trout might miss a topwater bait on its first attack, but if you can put the bait back in front of it, you’re likely to attract another strike from the same fish.

If they miss it…

Dan Kibler

A topwater bait isn’t the easiest thing for a trout to hit, so it’s not unusual to have a speck hit a big topwater plug and knock it completely up in the air — but not get hooked. […]

Jeff Thomas is a master spinnerbait angler during the fall, but his technique may surprise most people.

Bass guide’s fast blade outguns fall largemouths

Craig Holt

Everyone should be familiar with “fall back, spring forward” that will happen at midnight, Nov. 5. […]

Albacore will stick with a chum line of frozen glass minnows and stay within casting distance of a boat for long periods of time.

Albacore are ready to be ‘chums’

Dan Kibler

Capt. George Beckwith said there will be days when surface action on false albacore may be lacking, with just a few scattered fish breaking. […]

Good & bad

Craig Holt

The good news is the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission decided at its September meeting to consider in 2012 proposals for 2013’s netting seasons that may reduce waste in the striped-bass ocean trawling season. […]

Shane Linebarger of Lincolnton, N.C. won the 2-day BFL Super Tournament on Lake Hartwell with 25.15 pounds.

SC teams miss top spot

Glenn Corley

Teams from South Carolina teams took four of the top five places, missing out only on first place, at the Sept. 18 Cabela’s King Kat Tournament on Clarks Hill Lake. […]

The proper rod for fighting big fish like tarpon, cobia and bull redfish is one that will allow the fisherman to get control of the fish and get it to the boat quickly.

Choosing the right rod

Bryan Bowers

Most anglers agree that one of the most-important things to fishing success, after locating the fish, is how the bait or lure is presented. […]

A crankbait is a great tool to catch bass in November, when they’re bunched up, relating to baitfish in transition between seasons.

Crank yourself up a bass

Davy Hite

Most people know my favorite bait is a mop jig, and I’ll always have one tied on, but to me, November is one of the best months of the year to fish a crankbait. […]

Jeff Yates' wood boat previously belonged to the late Hollis Gray.

A floating love affair

Dan Kibler

Even though he makes a living as a fishing guide, Jeff Yates of Mount Pleasant can’t wait for things to slow down as winter approaches. […]