Freshwater Fishing
Tune those crankbaits
Trolling can be an effective way to catch a wide range of species, including striped bass. […]
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Bumpers boost canine confidence
One of the most enjoyable aspects of hunting ducks on big, open waters like the New River is watching a trained retriever making a long, difficult retrieve. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Fin clips provide valuable data
For decades, anglers fishing Little River’s tannic waters have routinely encountered a variety of species. […]
Hunting
Habitat improvement series: Mecklenburg Hunting Club in the Sandhills
For 50 years, Mecklenburg Hunting Club has offered superb hunting opportunities for its 70-member cast in the middle of North Carolina’s Sandhills region. […]
Hunting
Keep those cameras focused
Even though trail cameras have been around for decades, hunters have only recently learned how to get the most out of their surveillance equipment. […]
Bass Fishing
Commission, CP&L decisions boosted big Harris bass
With Shearon Harris Lake’s popularity among bass fishermen and its proximity to the heavily populated Raleigh-Durham area, fishing pressure could have hurt its reputation for producing trophy bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Harris has recovered from first fish kill
Shearon Harris Lake experienced its worst — and probably first — fish kill this past April, when fishermen noticed a majority of the 110 largemouth bass, 35 crappie, 20 sunfish and two catfish near the Holleman Landing boat ramp. […]
Inshore Fishing
Must carry items
There are no restaurants or hotels on the barrier island that is South Core banks. You must take along everything you will need during your stay. […]
Inshore Fishing
Don’t forget fishing piers
Fishermen should not overlook their favorite ocean fishing pier when targeting whiting. […]
Bass Fishing
Know your limits
Fishermen who are interested in keeping a limit of spotted bass for the table and fish a number of Upstate lakes may find it useful to carry a scorecard to keep up with what’s legal to keep based on what body of water you’re on. […]