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September 27, 2026

Walk the Puppy

When autumn arrives, North Carolina’s coastal backwaters fill with baitfish. […]

Charleston kayak fishing guide Justin Carter won the IFA Kayak Fishing National Championship and Angler Of The Year titles in a two-day tournament held in Chalmette, La., on November 11-12. Photo courtesy of Justin Carter.

Charleston angler wins IFA Kayak Fishing National Championship

While targeting speckled trout to boost his second-day total, Charleston kayak angler Justin Carter hooked into something unexpected – a 40-inch redfish that went a long way toward sealing the win in the Inshore Fishing Association Kayak Fishing National Championship and an angler-of-the-year title. […]

Bryan Goodwin displays two gator spotted seatrout his clients landed during a recent trip.

Speck fishing blows up at Crystal Coast

Now is the time to head for the Crystal Coast to take advantage of a fabulous spotted seatrout bite. […]

The North Carolina legislative study committee tasked with making saltwater fisheries management recommedations should begin holding public meetings in January, a committee co-chair said.

Legislator says public hearings on saltwater management will be held in January

The legislative research committee that will study how North Carolina saltwater resources will be managed in the future will hold its first of three meetings in January, according to a co-chairman of the joint-legislative committee that will do the study. […]

After much public outcry, the Atlantic States Fisheries Management Commission has agreed menhaden need to be protected.

Atlantic Marina Fisheries Commission votes to reduce menhaden harvest

Atlantic Coast recreational fishermen have been asking for a reduction in the menhaden harvest for a decade or more, and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission finally agreed at its annual meeting in early November. […]

The ASFMC voted in early November to begin the process of reducing menhaden harvest to protect the important baitfish species.

ASMFC votes to reduce menhaden harvest

Atlantic Coast recreational fishermen have been asking for a reduction in the menhaden harvest for a decade or more, and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission finally agreed at its annual meeting in early November. […]

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

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…

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

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

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Addilyn Williams kills Vale, NC buck

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Addilyn Williams, 11-years-old, killed a nice Vale, NC buck in late September of the 2026 deer hunting season. […]

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Nathan Efird kills 214-pound, 10-point buck in Chesterfield County

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Nathan Efird killed a 214-pound, 10-point buck in Chesterfield County, SC in late September of the 2026 deer hunting season. […]

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Lexton Jordan kills Chesterfield County 8-point

Deer Hunting

Lexton Jordan killed this buck in Chesterfield County on Sept. 24 of South Carolina’s 2026 deer hunting season. […]

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Bag a Buck

Kinley Lambert of Stanfield, NC killed a 13-point buck in Stanly county County, NC on Sept. 26, 2026. […]

Waynette Morris kills white-faced, 4-point buck

Deer

Waynette Morris killed a unique white-faced, 4-point buck in Williamsburg County, SC during the state’s 2026 deer hunting season. […]

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