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The allure of a lipped lure
The Yo-zuri Crystal Minnow is among the best lures for catching speckled trout. While many anglers use lipless crankbaits, this one has a lip. […]
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Tried and true
Since its introduction about 10 years ago, MirrOlure’s 17MR suspending twitch bait has been a hit with anglers. […]
Crappie/Bream
Sampling points to healthy crappie population at Shearon Harris Lake
Kirk Rundle, a fisheries biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission, said Shearon Harris Lake is usually sampled every other fall for crappie, with the last sample taken in November 2014. […]
Crappie/Bream
Tie a double uni-knot
The advantages of the double uni-knot for connecting leaders to main lines are: […]
Catfish
It’s all about the forage
A recurring theme among all the catfish guides is that winter catfishing are all about the forage; you fish close to forage or you don’t catch fish. […]
Catfish
Is High Rock the next catfish crown jewel?
Badin Lake on the Yadkin River chain in North Carolina has long been known as an excellent lake for blue catfish in the winter, but two reservoirs upstream, High Rock Lake seems poised to become the next winter hotspot. […]
Deer Hunting
Time’s a wasting! Call a Hail Mary and flush ‘em out!
For many months and sometimes years, hunters will target a certain deer. Mature bucks are experts at dodging hunters up until Jan. 1. For most hunters who hunt the same stands through the entire season, that can be a really long time. […]
Deer Hunting
Better late than never isn’t a good doe-harvest idea
When to harvest does is a hot topic among deer hunters. Some believe they should hold off until after the rut, because taking a doe before that time could cost a hunter a shot at a buck somewhere hiding in the wings. […]
Deer Hunting
Corn, without the field
In areas where baiting for deer is legal, most hunters don’t have to be coerced into hunting over corn. Mike Johnson at the Clinton House Plantation suggests that if you are going to use bait, don’t bait out in the open. […]
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Alternative weapons for squirrels
Air guns have been gaining popularity in recent years, and with the advent of sporting air rifles, more hunters are hunting squirrels with air rifles. At limited ranges, with good head shots, these rifles can be a great challenge. […]