Deer Hunting
A vulnerable month for ponds
Farm ponds are closed systems, and almost every facet can be controlled through stocking, water chemistry, fishing and nutrient supplements, creating almost any type of result you could ask for. […]
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Deer Hunting
Burn, Baby, Burn!
Preparation for any seasonal planting should start several months before covering the first seed with soil. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Trophy ‘management’
It’s hard enough to catch a trophy striped bass these days to risk ruining the trophy with poor handling. […]
Inshore Fishing
When lighting storms come near
The vast majority of lightning injuries and deaths on boats occur on small boats without a cabin, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Striper Sniper
In 2003, Troy Roberson, a former Jordan Lake State Park ranger, founded the fishing-guide service Striper Sniper Adventures. […]
Inshore Fishing
Best tackle for artificials
Anglers who normally fish with artificial lures can select a very good and reasonably priced outfit that includes a medium weight, 6 1/2-foot spinning rod similar to Bass Pro Shops’ IM6 or IM7 Graphite Series and an open-faced spinning reel like the Shimano Saros 2500F. […]
Bass Fishing
Shaky head designs and uses
The standard, round-head design (top left) is for all-around use with spinning tackle in its smaller sizes and for baitcasting gear in its larger sizes. […]
Inshore Fishing
Redfish summer spots
Even though redfish spread out in the warmer months, they relate to low-tide, shallow-water flats year-round because they provide security from predators like the bottlenose dolphin. […]
Bass Fishing
Where to find shaky head jigs
Shaky Head jigs can be purchased at tackle stores, discount houses, and online at the following sites: […]
Deer Hunting
WMAs offer great opportunities
Deer hunters are making good use of the opportunities they have to hunt public land around South Carolina, according to SCDNR biologist Charles Ruth. […]