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June 27, 2026

The author caught a lunker shallow-water bass after it hit a Culprit Water Beetle at the Tar River.

Go super shallow in September for North Carolina bass

Dustin Wilks

How many times have you got a bite as soon as you pulled a lure off the bank or as soon as it touched down? […]

Understanding the differences between the three most popular types of marine batteries can save you money and ensure better battery performance.

Not all batteries are created equal

Allan Tarvid

Many fishermen and boaters call any sealed, maintenance-free marine battery a gel battery, and that isn’t correct. […]

Rick Bennett of Rod-Man Charters sets the hook on a reef flounder just off the coastline of Pleasure Island, including Carolina and Wrightsville beaches.

‘Flat’ Moving

Dan Kibler

Like snowbirds heading south for the winter, flounder start a similar fall migration this month at the Carolina Beach area. […]

Spinnerbaits used at coves near boat docks or other wood structure are consistent producers at Lake Norman.

Dead Sea Comes Alive

Tim Mead

A decade ago, Lake Norman was widely known as North Carolina’s inland “Dead Sea.” […]

Fishing Fit to a “T”

Mike Marsh

When the first nor’easter blows, the water begins cooling for the fall, giving anglers itchy riggin’ fingers. […]

David Hayes holds his state-record breaking channel catfish while his granddaughter Alyssa, 3, holds the Barbie Rod and Reel combo that he used to reel in the fish.

Angler Reels in State Record Fish on Barbie Doll Rod and Reel

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 20) – It’s David Hayes’ story and he’s sticking with it. The Wilkes County angler used his granddaughter’s Barbie Doll rod-and-reel combo — all 2 ½ feet of it — to reel in a new state record channel catfish that measured 2 inches longer than the fishing pole.
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