Bass Fishing
February is month for big jig, big bass
If there’s one thing I’d like to get across to bass fishermen who are figuring out what to do in February, it would be this: don’t get caught up in the calendar. […]
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February marks the start of bass move to shallows
The month of February harbors exciting expectations for Santee Cooper fishermen. Right at the top, and usually rewarded in reality, is the beginning of the best stretch of largemouth bass fishing of the entire year. […]
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Saltwater Series: South Edisto
Of all the barrier islands along the South Carolina coast, most are either largely uninhabited or have sold out to commercial pursuits like beachfront condos or putt-putt wonderlands. […]
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Oregon Inlet striper massacre occurs during trawler hauls
On Sunday, Jan. 16, commercial trawlers plied the waters off Oregon Inlet, setting nets to land striped bass. […]
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NCDMF eliminates 50-fish trawl limit for stripers, institutes 2,000-pound limit
It’s been a busy seven days for Louis Daniel, director of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. […]
Bass Fishing
Head to Oregon Inlet for fantastic stripers
If anglers don’t mind cold weather and perhaps rolling seas, they can head to Oregon Inlet Fishing Center to try for humongous ocean-run striped bass. […]
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NCDMF closes speckled trout harvest statewide
For the first time, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has been forced to close all speckled trout fishing in North Carolina waters. […]
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Pending state-record striper caught two days after 63-pounder
Just two days after a potential state record 63-pound striper was landed in Oregon Inlet, a 64-pound striper came across the transom yesterday (Jan. 7) for Poacher Sportfishing Charters, giving angler Keith Angel the pending state-record striper. […]
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Roper youth catches potential state-record striper
Stephen Furlough of Roper and 12-year-old son Case are regular customers of Rigged Up Charters on the Outer Banks. Fishing by the first sea buoy right outside of Oregon Inlet yesterday (Jan. 5), the third fish in the boat was a whopper 63-pound striper that Case reeled in, putting the youngster in position to overtake the current 62-pound record striper if his catch is certified. […]
Bass Fishing
Belews Lake good spot for hot water, deep bass
With water temperatures low because of cold weather across most of the state, freshwater anglers are having a tough time finding active bites — except at hot-hole lakes. […]