Bass Fishing
Overlooked March tactics
When it comes to March, we all have visions of a giant bass blasting a spinnerbait or that heart-stopping lipless crankbait bite, but are there things we are missing? […]
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Freshwater Fishing
March is big-fish month
If there is such a thing as a normal winter, March is the time when big fish of several species bite the best. […]
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Lake Russell produces 3-pound, 7-ounce crappie for paddler
What was scheduled as a meet-and-greet, bass-fishing outing on Lake Russell turned into a perch-jerking event this past Saturday for several members of the Upstate SC Kayak Fishing Club, including Bryan Starks of Simpsonville, who landed a crappie that weighed nearly 3 ½ pounds. […]
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Jordan Lake crappie have made first big move out of deep water
Jordan Lake’s black crappies are migrating out of deep water and have reached staging areas for the coming spring spawn. […]
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Tuna of all kinds showing up on nice days off Hatteras
Capt. Steve “Creature” Coulter of Sea Creature Sportfishing in Hatteras said offshore fishing is showing signs of promise and appears to be shaping up for a good spring, with good catches on days when the wind and weather allows trips, including a decent showing of bluefin tuna. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Hog Hunting
Nice teeth ya got there, piggy
The length of its tusks and its weight are the measurements most huntres use to determine whether or not a hog is of trophy status. […]
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An offbeat calling tactic that works
Most serious turkey hunters know and make the basic yelps, clucks, purrs, cackles and such, and often, one of these will work. […]