Crappie/Bream
Tight-line or long-line? What’s the difference?
Newcomers to crappie fishing often hear about tight-lining and long-lining when crappie fishermen in the Carolinas discuss trolling techniques. […]
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Crappie/Bream
Fall Sleepers: Harris and Secession
When asked to pick a sleeper lake for fall crappie in North Carolina, Ed Duke recommended Shearon Harris, just southeast of Jordan. Duke said the lake is not big by reservoir standards, around 4,000 acres, and it’s not really deep, which makes it easier to fish that other lakes. […]
Deer Hunting
Timing the South Carolina whitetail deer rut
A large portion of South Carolina experiences peak rut activity within a well-defined time period. […]
Deer Hunting
Timing the North Carolina whitetail deer rut
When does the deer rut occur throughout North Carolina? […]
Bass Fishing
When the sun’s missing, main-lake fish crank up
About the only time in the fall when you won’t catch bass pro Marty Stone up in the river section of a lake or back in a creek is on days when the sun don’t shine. […]
Inshore Fishing
Sharp hooks will improve performance of topwater baits
Guide Rennie Clark uses a topwater walk-the-dog lure as a search-bait. Floating above cover like oyster beds, an angler with one tied on can cover a lot of water in short order. […]
Inshore Fishing
When fish get crabby, go with a crab
A blue crab can turn on gamefish when other baits are not producing strikes, but many anglers overlook using them. Many fishermen are aware that these crustaceans make excellent bait for red and black drum, they also attract speckled trout, flounder and other game fish. […]
Deer Hunting
Make every moment of your hunt count with quality optics
Luring a trophy buck onto your hunting property is a big feat, but killing it is even better. Quality optics will help you do that even in waning light. […]
Deer Hunting
How to get your deer from tagged to tenderloins
Once your deer is on the ground, how do you turn it into meat for the freezer? […]
Deer Hunting
Identifying bucks on scent markers
During the rut, the action can get hot and heavy. As does come into estrus, odors filter through the deer woods like smoke in a forest fire, driving bucks crazy. Hunters who spend a lot of time in the stand get many opportunities to see deer moving in and out of their property. […]