Redfish
Stealth is a key
Many anglers sight-fishing for redfish tend to make common mistakes because they’re too anxious about their approach. […]
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Freshwater Fishing
Boat, bait and depth control ensure striper success
When guide Preston Harden excitedly tells one of his fishing parties to “Get ready, here they come,” you’d better be close to your rod, because somebody’s rod — often several rods — are about to take a nosedive. […]
Bass Fishing
Weighting crankbaits
When fishing offshore structure, bass pro Tim Grein often needs his deep-diving crankbaits to break the 20-foot barrier. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Replica mounts are the ticket
Most estimates put a 30-pound freshwater striped bass at around 15 years of age. That represents a 15-year investment by a fishery for each fish that goes to the taxidermist. […]
Bass Fishing
The ripping technique
The technique of “ripping” a spoon requires energy and stamina and has been used by several legendary fishermen to generate reaction bites from bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Biologists adding aquatic plants to Carolina lakes
If you are noticing more aquatic plants in your favorite lake, don’t be alarmed. Biologists in North Carolina and South Carolina may have planted them to control erosion and improve fisheries. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Getting the most from trolling planer boards
Free-lining is a natural presentation of either live or live bait. Rigs can be as simple as a line with a hook on the end. […]
Bass Fishing
Summer condition pushes bass shallow
Bass are attracted to aquatic plants that grow in shallow water, including water willow, because of the food and cover they provide. But during the hottest summer days, an environmental condition makes them even more inviting. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Familiar faces, unfamiliar places
The Cheoah Dam is a hydroelectric complex located in Graham and Swain counties. The Cheoah Development consists of a dam and powerhouse, the first of several constructed by the Tallassee Power Company, now owned by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower. […]
Sheepshead
Size limits promote sustainability
Sheepshead are foreign to some anglers and common to others. For those familiar with them, their courageous battles are memorable to say the least. […]