Bass Fishing
No Tea Parties
After 10 ½ years, Belmont’s Mary Hencken left a promising, good-paying job as a physical therapist assistant for a high-risk, financially insecure career as a professional fisherman. […]
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The Price of Tides
It was late on a balmy October morning when Steve Laughinghouse returned to his community marina along the ICW near Carolina Beach. […]
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Yakety Tracks
Gliding silently across the mirror-like surface of the water, Ernie Williams effortlessly eased around a grassy point and positioned himself near the overhang of a marsh bank. […]
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Baa, Baa Dock Sheep
The day was clear and bright, with the sun high overhead. Boats buzzed along the ICW and navigation channels in and around Wrightsville Beach on their way to far off destinations. […]
Backlashes
The towing veto, change at WRC
Two problems in state government were washed away Aug. 27, just as remnants of Tropical Storm Fay swept Raleigh’s gutters clean the same day. […]
Featured Story
Pending State Record Tarpon Landed at Topsail Island Pier
On September 17, Malcolm Condie, of Broad Creek, enjoyed a day of fishing from Sea View Pier at North Topsail that he won’t soon forget.
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Size Doesn’t Matter
Hunters who shoot accurately can take deer — yes, even big bucks — with small-caliber rifles. […]
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Record Red Grouper Caught by Little River Angler
The S.C. state record for red grouper, which had stood for 32 years, was broken during August by a veteran South Carolina angler.
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Fishing
Get cranky for fall largemouths
A number of different things contribute to make crankbaits the most productive baits for bass in the fall — baits that I always have tied on. […]
Fishing
Red (and pink) October is here
When October rolls around, it is time to fish for spot-tailed bass. Get to the water any which way you can, and hold on firmly to your rod and reel. […]