Hunting
Watch depth of seeds planted
All seeds require a certain planting depth to produce the best growth, and most of the time; they are listed on the label. How exactly can a person control the seed depth with accuracy? […]
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Inshore Fishing
Hook holster
Capt. Dennis Barbour uses gold Kahle hooks when he fishes for flounder, and he makes up dozens of rigs before a trip. […]
Other Hunting
Deal with the coyote problem
During the spring, nature experiences a rebirth that can be seen across the animal and plant kingdoms. Forests and pastures change to a bright, green with new growth, and many of the spring soft-mast plants produce their annual crop. […]
Inshore Fishing
Get away from it all, almost
Capt. Jamie Rushing uses his depth finder to locate isolated piece of concrete well away from the main masses of sunken structure at an artificial reef. […]
Inshore Fishing
Bluefish basics
Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) are nearshore pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, with the exception of the northern Pacific Ocean. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Fishing Creek Lake facts
Fishing Creek Lake is a Duke Energy reservoir on the Catawba River that was impounded in 1916. The lake has 3,431surface acres of water and 61 miles of shoreline. Full pond elevation is 417.2 feet. […]
Inshore Fishing
Rigging for cobia
When cobia fishing, you need to use the proper gear. But that doesn’t mean the biggest rod is best. Lighter rods allow anglers to fish all day without getting tired, and it also gives them better casting distance. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Minnows can be the key
Guide Buster Rush of Camden said that despite the typical success he has trolling on Fishing Creek Lake, fishing minnows vertically over and into brush will often be the key to success. […]
Inshore Fishing
Orange you gonna use this color?
Guide Joe Ward said fishermen can get away with bright, almost unnatural colors on baits destined for a cobia’s jaw because of the gregarious nature of the fish. […]
Bass Fishing
Will fluctuating water levels doom Jocassee’s bass populations?
While the history of Lake Jocassee’s trophy bass fishery is bright, many fishermen, including Monty McGuffin, are concerned with two factors that threaten to diminish its luster. […]