Offshore Fishing

Dealing with closures

Not too long ago, plenty of options were available for fishermen who were set up to head offshore, but thanks to the folks at the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council, those options available are dwindling. […]

Bass Fishing

How does Wylie compare?

Brian McRae, a fisheries biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission said Lake Wylie’s largemouth bass fishery compares favorably with some of North Carolina’s other best bass fisheries. […]

Inshore Fishing

A fool’s mate for black

Black drum are among the easiest fish in the creeks to catch in March because they are so easily fooled. However, most anglers don’t head into the creeks prepared to catch them. […]

Hunting

Develop Good Maps

Fortunately, the technological advances enable landowners’ access to a wealth of online data, including soil series maps, USGS topography maps and a myriad of current and historic aerial photographs. […]

Inshore Fishing

Approach and cast docks with caution

To pawn a jig with a scented soft plastic or mud minnow in exchange for a red drum strike in the back of Queen or another of Bogue Sound’s creeks, an angler should get very close to the prospective dock, but avoid banging it. […]