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August 31, 2026

Capt. David Cutler loves to fish for early-spring wahoo in the bluewater off Little River. He looks for color and temperature changes to hold wahoo.

Get an early start

Whether inshore, offshore or in a freshwater environment, 90 percent of fish become more active as dark turns to daylight, and seas. […]

Young hunters watch a presentation as part of Willow Oak Plantation’s QDMA-mentored hunting program.

Willow Oaks’ role in preparing future hunters

Bruce Ingram

Judy Gardner, vice president of the North Carolina State Chapter of the Quality Deer Management Association, praised Arthur Dick at Willow Oaks Plantation for their commitment to helping nurture the next generation of hunters. […]

A big wahoo can knock a lure several feet up the line, away from the hook. Keeping the lure closer to the hook often prevents biteoffs.

Prevent break-offs

Jeff Burleson

The sound of a big reel burning off drag will quickly energize a crew on a bluewater excursion, but the instantaneous pressure release and a limp rod will discourage even the most-patient angler when the line is severed for one reason or another. […]

Hammie Ballantine caught this puppy drum behind one of the spoil islands in the Cape fear River.

Pups, redfish and old drum

Jerry Dilsaver

Along North Carolina’s coast, red drum, siaenops ocellatus, are also known as redfish. […]

Shallow water, oysters and grass equal a good redfish flat.

Good ‘flat characteristics’

John Gribb

After a few years searching for redfish, experienced fishermen intuitively figure out what a good redfish flat looks like, but keeping a journal and cataloging their characteristics shortens the learning curve. […]

Lake Norman’s crappie fishery has improved over the past half-dozen years, with fishermen like Chris Nichols reporting greater numbers of fish, as well as the quality fish they’ve caught in the past.

No answers just yet

Dan Kibler

Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission don’t have any solid reason for the uptick in crappie fishing in Lake Norman. […]

Mike Spinks shows off a Wateree bass caught on a buzzbait in the grass.

Birthplace of the CATT trail

Brian Cope

The Carolina Angler’s Team Trail (www.catttrail.com) features tournaments all over South Carolina, and it all started on Lake Wateree. […]

Getting a bait back under a pier or boathouse is important to reach crappie that position themselves back in the shade under the cover of a platform or boat parked in a slip.

Put a bull’s eye on docks

Dan Kibler

With crappie holding on brush or around the pier’s pilings, Neeley and Nichols go to light-action spincasting outfits spooled with 4-pound test mono. […]

Brett Collins said that skipping a jig well back under a dock is a prime technique for catching quality March bass on Lake Wateree.

Skipping docks

Brian Cope

Brett Collins said the key to catching bass of Lake Wateree docks is to get your bait well back under the cover to spots where the best fish hide, and skipping a jig is his favorite way. […]

André Powell puts a death grip on a Lake Wylie bass for Brian Porter.

Best spots?

Tim Mead

Among the multiple creeks entering Lake Wylie, which ones meet the criteria of André Powell and Brian Porter? […]

David Ashman catches new NC state record cubera snapper

Newsletters

David Ashman of Mohnton, PA caught North Carolina’s new state record cubera snapper, an 85-pound fish on July 31, 2026. […]

Wilmington angler catches new NC state record yellowfin grouper

Grouper

John Theodorakis of Wilmington, NC caught the new NC state record yellowfin grouper while fishing about 45 miles out of Carolina Beach. […]

Big news coming from Minn Kota and Humminbird

Events & Announcements

Minn Kota and Humminbird are two of the most recognizable names in the fishing industry, and big news is coming from these two icons. […]

Tyner Reece takes down first buck – VIDEO

Deer

Ten-year-old Tyner Reece was hunting during South Carolina’s early season when he killed his first buck in Barnwell County, SC. […]

Overcoming the intimidation of bowhunting

Features

When I started deer hunting, the idea of bowhunting was so intimidating and challenging to me, I never thought I would be able to do it. […]