Offshore Fishing
Boat’s name came from a hillbilly dancing legend
Thomas Wood’s 56-foot boat may not be the newest at the Morehead City waterfront, but it certainly has the most unique name. […]
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Inshore Fishing
Pro-active limits protect fishery
Last summer, state law changed, establishing an aggregate limit on the three species of saltwater panfish. […]
Offshore Fishing
Prepare before leaving the dock
Anglers planning a charter fishing trip offshore, especially their first, should prepare in order to have an enjoyable experience. […]
Fishing
Cobia particulars
Cobia are a large and relatively unknown fish, close relatives of remora. Each spring, usually within a week or so of Mother’s Day, they mysteriously appear in the nearshore ocean and inshore waters along North Carolina’s coast. When they arrive, phone lines begin buzzing. […]
Inshore Fishing
Eelgrass helps extend productive tidal phases
More often than not, the average angler fishes when time is available, not necessarily when the tide is at the best level. […]
Inshore Fishing
Securing a supply of shrimp
Live shrimp are the candy of inshore gamefish. Trout, redfish and flounder will rarely turn one down. […]
Bass Fishing
Faces, legs give frogs different personalities
Like most lures, artificial frogs come in a variety of sizes and colors, but they also come in a variety of styles. […]
Offshore Fishing
Make sure when you pop off at an AJ
If you think catching an amberjack is not much fun, try luring one into attacking a topwater popper. […]
Bass Fishing
Remember the 10-10 rule for fishing pads, weeds
Bass love to hide under lily pads and other surface weeds, and fisheries biologist Scott Lamprecht of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources said anglers should be aware of what he calls the “10-10 rule” in these areas. […]
Offshore Fishing
Shoot off a cannonball for better spadefish action
Cannonball jellyfish are common near Masonboro Inlet in hot weather. Any angler heading out for a day of amberjack fishing should look for them on the tide lines and catch a few in a landing net. […]