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June 21, 2026

Big spring Spanish mackerel aren’t difficult to catch and will put a small on any angler’s face.

Get down, get down and boogie with Spanish

While they sometimes feed on the surface, most Spanish mackerel are caught on lures or live baits trolled below it. […]

Summer flounder typically have five distinct, dark spots near the tail, distinguishing them from other flounder species.

Is it a summer, southern or gulf flounder?

North Carolina and South Carolina are the only two states where fishermen can catch three species of flounder from the same general area. […]

Know the difference between big Spanish, small kings

Jerry Dilsaver

Whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of confusing small king mackerel with large Spanish mackerel. […]

Hobie Kayak

Chris Holmes

As the inventor of the revolutionary Mirage Drive pedal propulsion system, Hobie is the leader in pedal-powered fishing kayaks. […]

Diablo’s Sup-Yaks are a hybrid of two great traditions: stand-up paddleboard surfing and kayaking. Their unique design offers the best of both worlds without sacrificing the joy of either. Stand up to fish, sit down to paddle. […]

Deer Hunting

Pre-planting herbicide treatments are crucial for spring plots

Jeff Burleson

Any unwanted competition should be nipped in the bud on warm-season food-plot sites before planting the first seed. Early chemical treatment to soils will promote a full and lush food plot. […]

Native Watercraft

Chris Holmes

Native believes there’s nothing like the view from the water. Knowing that kayak anglers have different needs and options, Native offers several models of angler-specific kayaks. Paddle or pedal, there’s a Native kayak to fit the bill. […]

There is a closure at Sutton Lake during the winter months to protect spawning fish.

Winter harvest closed at Sutton

Jeff Burleson

Due to population shifts and overfishing over the past decade, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission enacted a closure during the winter months through early spring to protect spawning fish. […]

Hurricane Kayaks

Chris Holmes

Hurricane is the leader in lightweight kayaks. Their ‘yaks are on average 10 pounds lighter than comparable boats in the same category. A lighter boat means more efficient paddling. […]

A forage base of tiny shad makes fly-fishing equipment and tiny flies a perfect match on Sutton Lake.

Sutton, a fly-angler’s paradise

Jeff Burleson

Sutton Lake, with its smallish forage base, clear water and a wicked temperature range during the winter and spring, plays perfectly into a fly-angler’s wheelhouse. […]