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. […]
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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 […]
Bass Fishing
Tinker with spinner baits to match conditions
Don Wells of Ridgeway is a classic spinner bait fisherman who said an important part of his success is tinkering with lures to match the prevailing conditions at Lake Wateree. […]
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Turkeys: From Murphy to Manteo, they’re the same birds
Turkeys are found in North Carolina from just a few feet above sea level in coastal counties to almost a mile into the sky in North Carolina’s mountains. […]
Bass Fishing
Customize jigs for best results
Bass fisherman Paul Wells of Union prefers jigs, but not just any jigs. He makes his own at home and brings accessories to the lake to customize the lures when fishing. […]