Inshore Fishing
The Neuse and its creeks have spec-tacular habitat
The Neuse River flows from Falls of the Neuse Dam near Raleigh to the Pamlico Sound. From around New Bern downstream, it becomes speck -tacular. […]
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Inshore Fishing
Coastal, joint and inland waters
North Carolina has three designations of fishing waters: Coastal Waters that are generally saltwater, Joint Waters that are generally brackish, and Inland Waters are generally considered freshwater. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Go small while the sun shines
Guide Preston Harden loves to throw artificial baits on wind-blown points to catch striped bass on Lake Hartwell. […]
Inshore Fishing
Kings vs. Spanish: What’s the difference? Why you should care?
Every year, a few fishermen get into trouble because they can’t tell the difference between Spanish mackerel and small, spring kings. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Stinkbaits are a good option
Catfish will feast on just about anything from small fish, snails and worms to crawfish and even some seeds from neighboring trees. […]
Inshore Fishing
Spanish mackerel can be delicious
Some people don’t like the taste of mackerel, probably because they’ve only eaten king mackerel. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Utilize technology to locate hotspots
The best place to find catfish in the spring is shallow water, but the Santee Cooper lakes are littered with shallow water, and knowing exactly which shallow flat is good can be taxing. […]
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Tips for Uwharrie turkeys
Scout near creekbottoms and river bottoms. Look for places where turkeys have been scratching for bugs and worms. […]
Bass Fishing
Is shakey head go-to bait at Wateree?
Guide Chris Heinning said he’ll use a wide variety of lures this month, but one staple he relies on throughout April is the shakeyhead. […]
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Statewide turkey harvest, 2010-2014
Statewide turkey harvest, 2010-2014 […]