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Specks from the planks – Speckled trout are favorite targets for pier fishermen in the Carolinas

Speckled trout are a favorite target for many saltwater fishermen throughout the Carolinas. Fairly adaptable, they can be found from the nearshore ocean through the marshes and rivers to brackish water and sometimes into waters classified as inland. Most fishermen chase them from boats, but there is a dedicated group that catches a lot from the decks of the fishing piers. […]

Bass Fishing

Don’t miss May’s magic

I have said many times before that as far as the chance to catch big bass across the Carolinas, March is probably the best month. But I’m just as sure that, overall, the best month to just go out and catch bass is May. […]

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Cover: May 2017

Whether you prefer fresh or saltwater, May is a fantastic month to be on the water. Bass are postspawn and heading deeper, while cobia can be had on corks. […]

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The 360GT Searchbait

1999 Bassmaster Classic champion Davy Hite hopped in Bassmater Elite Series pro Jacob Wheeler’s boat on the final day before a tow vehicle took it from Cherokee Lake to the weigh-in Feb. 12. […]