Freshwater Fishing
Get out early and fish all day
Clay Henderson said fishing patterns will change as the day progresses, so he likes to go early and stay late. […]
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Hog Hunting
A foolproof way to stay high on the hog
North Carolina is one of a handful of states where hunting with hounds is a legal method to take wild game, and hunting hogs with dogs is the most-effective and foolproof way to provide the makings of a pig-picking. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing that D.O.A. two ways
Cold-water fishing for speckled trout requires two things: a deep-water presentation and a slow, naturally moving bait. Lure manufacturer Mark Nichols and Charleston guide Jeff Yates would add an additional element to that formula: a D.O.A. shrimp. […]
Hog Hunting
Jail bait!
The explosion of wild hogs across North Carolina is a bittersweet occurrence. While they destroy natural habitats and compete with native species, they have offered hunters with a new animal to pursue — and they taste good, too. […]
Inshore Fishing
Spotted seatrout population estimates on the rise again
The abundance of spotted seatrout in South Carolina waters is calculated from the S.C. Deparatment of Natural Resources’ trammel net survey. […]
Sheepshead
Braided line is made for sheepshead
Over the past decade, braided line has gained strength in the marine marketplace, and many companies are developing new, improved braids. […]
Inshore Fishing
High-definition sounder gives anglers an edge
For most of the winter and early spring, the nearshore reefs out of Murrells Inlet load up with a mixed bag of species, and sheepshead is one of the tenants. […]
Hog Hunting
Wild hog facts
Wild hogs are not native to South Carolina or any part of North America; they are descendants of European domestic hogs that escaped or were released as far back as the early Spanish explorers. […]
Hog Hunting
Preserve your boar trophy with a D-I-Y European hog skull mount
Make a unique D-I-Y European hog skull mount to preserve your trophy boar without expensive taxidermy. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Favorite delayed-harvest streams
Kevin Howell, the owner of Davidson River Outfitters, recommends four delayed-harvest streams as his favorites among those designated as such by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. […]