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Eddie Moody of Roxboro finds all the fall crappie he needs in the Eno River, the largest of the three tributaries that feeds Falls of Neuse Reservoir.

For fall slabs, Eno is enough – Fish this North Carolina river for fall crappie

In the cool, morning air, Eddie Moody’s passenger boarded the Roxboro guide’s boat and brushed aside the life jacket placed on the seat for him. […]

Using a kite to keep a bait skipping at the surface is a Florida sailfish technique that has migrated to the Carolinas, where it often puts big king mackerel in the boat.

Kings on a string

Craig Holt

The nearshore waters off North Carolina’s coast have always been good places to hunt for big king mackerel, especially from mid-October to mid-November, and slow-trolling has been the traditional technique, using relatively light tackle to drag live baits like menhaden at or just below the surface. […]

Many fishermen look forward to fall, when the crowds are gone and bull redfish begin showing up.

Ride the red tide

Phillip Gentry

Surf-fishing for bull redfish has a long and storied history and tradition along the North Carolina coast. Anglers outfit their trucks with brush guards featuring integrated rod racks and fill the beds with coolers, chairs and tackle to drive out on the beach to where giant redfish roll in the waves […]

Take a break from deer; the bass fishing is worth it

Davy Hite

Deer hunting season is a great time to be in the woods, but it’s also a great time to get on the water for some good bass fishing. […]

Cover: November 2016

Carolina Sportsman

Deer season is in full swing, and this is the best opportunity to kill a buck. Learn how to make the rut and a deer’s nose work in your favor. […]

RJ Seiler is no stranger to killing trophy bucks in Rockingham County. He killed this one on Oct. 29, a sweltering day, with his Thompson/Center Encore. 50 muzzleloader.

Rockingham County gives up 8-point trophy

Jeff Burleson

On Oct. 29, the opening day of muzzleloader season in central North Carolina, Rockingham County’s RJ Seiler is on cloud nine. Again. Just last year, Seiler arrowed a 155-inch 8 pointer and his 2016 season is following a similar pattern with another lifetime buck scoring in the 140’s. […]

Brynnan Wilson killed this big buck in Columbus County on Oct. 20. The 12-point trophy had a rack with long tines and massive bases.

12-year-old hunter kills 12-point Columbus County buck

Jeff Burleson

Hallsboro youth, Brynnan Wilson will have his work cut out for him if he wants to ever top the deer he shot on opening week of the 2016 N.C. deer season. On Oct. 20, he dropped the hammer on a massive 12-point Columbus County buck. […]

On his 27th birthday, Dustin Hooks carried his dad's crossbow into the woods and bagged this 13-point trophy buck in Orange County.

Charlotte firefighter kills 13-point trophy on his 27th birthday

Jeff Burleson

Dustin Hooks is a full time firefighter for the City of Charlotte and when he started getting daylight photos of a monster 13-point buck on his 200-acre Orange County family farm, he quickly scheduled a few days away from his Midland home to take his chances. […]

Tootie Morris has killed her share of trophy bucks, but she still had to calm her nerves when this one walked into range.

Rougemont huntress kills 13-point trophy buck in Granville County

Dusty Wilson

With 3 Pope and Young bucks under her belt before her latest trophy, Nancy “Tootie” Morris of Rougemont is no stranger to a deer stand or box blind. Still, she had to calm her nerves when surprised by the 145 inch Granville County 13 pointer that she called Meatloaf. […]