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June 23, 2026

Walking a few extra minutes can get you away from other fishermen on the Davidson River and its tributaries and may wind up getting you a few more trout.

Get away from the crowd

The Davidson is an incredibly popular river to fish. On pretty days, anglers can get a little close for comfort. […]

Some bucks will show up in new territory once the rut kicks in , but most are homebodies when it comes to staying in a familiar area.

A number of factors influence exactly when deer will go into rut across South Carolina, but for most areas, the 30 days from Oct. 15 and Nov. 15 are historically when does go into estrous and bucks breed them. […]

Tips for perfect fly presentation

Chris Burrows

Wade upstream, not downstream. In heavily stocked rivers with little or no wild-trout population, hatchery fish can be taken by wading downstream. The smarter spawned and wild trout are not quite as susceptible. […]

Timing the release of corn from a feeder may draw deer into feeding on bait during daylight hours.

Hunting over corn

Phillip Gentry

Beginning with the 2013, baiting for deer became legal on private lands across the state. Many hunters put out corn, both in feeders and in piles, but they are quick to point out they rarely see trophy deer eating there during daylight hours. […]

A syringe can help deflate the swim bladder from a fish that’s been brought quickly out of deep water and can’t swim back down.

Fizzing a fish

Walt Bowen

When bass decides to move from deep to shallower water, they will do it gradually, in small increments, so their internal swim bladders can adjust to the change in water pressure. […]

You don’t need a lot of decoys if you’ve got the right kind and arrange them so passing ducks will feel safe landing.

Fool the fowl with a variety of blocks

Pete Rogers

Types of decoys are mostly a personal preference, however, finding decoys that will fool ducks is of the utmost importance. […]

Winter trips to the lake require some good preparation as far as clothing is concerned.

What to wear for winter bass

Walt Bowen

When winter approaches and you schedule a day on the water, be prepared for temperatures that may start out around or just below freezing and top out between freezing and the mid-50s later in the day. […]