Freshwater Fishing
Shallow slab sensations
According to guide Brad Taylor, shallow-water crappie action doesn’t last for an extended period at Lake Murray, but it’s sensational when it occurs. […]
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Freshwater Fishing
Dealing with wind
As a tournament crappie fisherman Charlotte’s Mike Parrott is no stranger to fishing when he has to. He doesn’t get the luxury of choosing when tournaments will be held and most times, unless a dire situation exists, it’s time to hit the water. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Know when the jig is up — or down
Tackle-shop owner Mark Danque of Chapin said one tactic that a lot of crappie tournament anglers use is something every serious crappie angler can do to improve their catches, helping them quickly and accurately target crappie when they mark fish on their graph. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing the tide
Rick Patterson said it is important to know and understand tides before fishing on the flats and bays around Swansboro. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Double up for shad
Using a two-jig tandem rig for shad is the way to go in the tailrace of the Cooper River in the early springtime. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Stay warm and dry on a winter stream
With water temperatures likely to be in the 30- to 40-degree range through February, staying warm and dry are crucial to enjoying mountain trout fishing. […]
Offshore Fishing
Sheepshead specifics
Sheepshead get their name from their dental work, which resembles that of a sheep. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Mountain trout are North Carolina’s most sought-after fish
If a contestant on “Jeopardy” buzzed in first after getting the club “The most sought-after fish by North Carolina anglers,” the response would probably be a question involving largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, flounder, red drum or spotted sea-trout. […]
Hunting
Coon hounds, deer hunters shouldn’t be at odds
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has conducted a study entitled “The Impact of Sport Raccoon Hunting on Deer movement and Deer hunting Success.” […]
Freshwater Fishing
Should Jordan Lake get new crappie limit?
The Jordan Lake crappie kill in 2011 also nearly ruined fishing at nearby Shearon Harris Lake last year — at least that’s what guide Freddie Sinclair of Clayton believes. […]