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July 2, 2026

Capt. Butch Foster puts the hoist on a tremendous red grouper caught offshore of Southport this past summer.

Autumn Down Low

Like many North Carolina charterboat captains, Butch Foster of Southport migrated to the coast from inland after spending many vacations there, finally deciding to make it his permanent home. […]

This 35-pound flathead catfish caught by Brad McCall helped McCall and Mike Durham win a Twelve Mile Catfish Club event on Lake Hartwell in early July.

Big stripers take the cake: Midlands Club holds two tournaments

Glenn Corley

The Midlands Striper Club held tournaments on June 11 on Lake Murray and July 9 on Clarks Hill Lake, and TeamCatchall came away with first- and third-place finishes. […]

In late summer, when streams are low and conditions are difficult, fish early and late and pay attention to deeper pools where the water is cooler.

When it gets tough…Pick your spots, and be especially stealthy

Robert Satterwhite

Fishing conditions haven’t been ideal this summer. Week-long stretches of 90-degree temperatures, coupled with too little rain, have had a detrimental impact on many trout streams. […]

A minnow trap and cast net are both great tools to fill your bait bucket with fresh, live bait — just about the best thing you can use to catch fish.

With baited breath…Use the right tools, get the best live bait

Jerry Dilsaver

It amazes me sometimes when I talk to fishermen and suggest trying live bait for targeting a certain fish, and the response is, “I’d really like to, but there’s no where around here that sells it.” […]

The author leaves the larger cases locked in his truck after mounting his electronics, but he carries a small case onboard to keep his wallet, keys and cell phone dry.

Protect your electronics investment

Allan Tarvid

There is a list of risks I won’t take with my electronics, and it starts with leaving them installed while trailering to and from the launching ramp. […]

Topwater baits are particularly effective in South Carolina lakes in September because bass have been suspended for tow months but are beginning to become more aggressive.

It’s topwater time: September will bring fish to the surface

Davy Hite

When I think about bass fishing in September, one word immediately comes to mind: topwater. […]

Crappie fishing has picked up on the Santee Cooper lakes the past several years after what some guides considered a ‘sub-par’ stretch.

Snag a crappie rebound: Guides predict exciting fall for slabs

Terry Madewell

September is a month of change on the Santee Cooper lakes in terms of weather, fishing conditions and patterns. […]

Topwater baits will often do a number of New River redfish in the fall when the tremendous amount of forage available sends reds on a feeding binge that lasts several months.

A ‘New’ Shade of Red

Jeff Burleson

The New River is the only river in North Carolina that begins and ends in the same county, but that’s not the only reason it’s recognized. […]

At long last, an amberjack hooked on fly-fishing tackle is at the side of the boat, and the angler’s struggle will soon be over.

AJs on the Fly

Phillip Gentry

Here’s a short history of the evolution of fishermen.
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This beautiful rainbow is a good example of the kind of trout that South Carolina’s Chattooga River offers.

Camping for Rainbows

Bryan Bowers

Mention trout fishing in South Carolina and many people will think of speckled seatrout, oyster beds and marsh grass. Seldom thought about are rainbow, brown, and brook trout in a mountain wilderness setting. […]