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Knot instructions: How to tie an improved clinch knot
The improved clinch knot is probably one of the first knots an angler learns, and is a quick, easy way to make a strong connection between line and hook. […]
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Catch more catfish in the dog days of summer
Catching catfish in the dog days of summer requires good planning. […]
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Bottom-fishing already good out of Southport; could weather make it better?
Capt. Butch Foster of Yeah Right Charters in Southport said if the weather would just cooperate for a while, the fishing around Southport would be excellent – and the bottom-fishing is pretty good as it is. […]
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Tailrace fishing great for stripers on Roanoke Rapids Lake
A problem for striper fishermen during the summer is that on large reservoirs, you often spend lots of time finding bait, then finding fish. […]
Deer Hunting
SCDNR offering special deer hunts for mobility impaired sportsmen
Mobility-impaired hunters will be treated to an opportunity to attend two special deer hunts this year on about 60 well-managed and exclusive, private tracts of land in the Upstate. […]
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Probe Sparkleberry Swamp for great warmouth bream this month
In August, even die-hard anglers often decide to hang up their gear until cooler weather arrives, but not Whitey Outlaw of St. Matthews. […]
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Newest artificial reef will carry name of Knight, reef promoter
AR 430, the newest artificial reefs constructed by the Long Bay Artificial Reef Association in conjunction with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, was dedicated two weeks ago as the Jim Knight Reef. […]
Inshore Fishing
Stay on shrimp in August
It’s no surprise that it’s hot. It’s August, so sweltering days are the norm, and a lot of anglers opt to stay indoors and wait for the fall bite. But ask Capt. Rob Bennett of Johns Island’s Lowcountry Inshore Charters about fishing this month, and you will get a different response. […]
Events & Announcements
N.C. Wildlife Federation gets grant to help children explore nature
The N.C. Wildlife Federation has learned that it’s been chosen to receive a $25,000 grant from The North Face Co. to help educate children about nature and the outdoors world. […]
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Great Spanish mackerel bite has been just off Grand Strand beaches
Along the beaches of the Grand Strand, as the summer doldrums have taken hold, the Spanish mackerel bite has picked up very strongly and is the best option now for fishermen looking for some fast-paced action close to shore. […]