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Giant smallmouth active on Jocassee
Longtime trout fisherman Larry Essick recently enjoyed a day of fishing at Lake Jocassee that may have opened his eyes to a whole new species — namely, the smallmouth bass. […]
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Navy’s SEIS Release Admits Birds in the Way
The U.S. Navy’s latest version of an environmental impact statement — in advance of plans to build an outlying landing field in Washington and Beaufort counties — isn’t much different from the last edition, except the service branch now admits the OLF at “Site C” will have “adverse effects” on area waterfowl.
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Cover: March 2007 (NC)
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to the future of NC’s favorite saltwater fish. […]
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Cover: March 2007 (NC) – Freshwater
To catch more bass, it’s best to break a big lake down into manageable pieces. […]
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Shed Heads
Hunting shed antlers has become a popular activity in the South over the last few years. […]
Hunting
Two pistols form the perfect pair
If you had to choose only one handgun to keep, which one would it be? […]
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WNC lakes have some odd fish
Western North Carolina lakes contain a veritable smorgasbord of gamefish, some common to lakes around the state, some found only in high-mountain lakes, and a few that are specific to only a couple of mountain lakes. […]
Fishing
Loran needs our help — again
While some readers may not remember Loran C and many don’t remember Loran A, they were the first electronic navigational aids available to recreational boaters. […]
Fishing
March is end of fishing tunnel
When I’m working the boat-show and fishing-show circuit during the winter months, I can hardly wait for March to arrive. It’s like the light at the end of the fishing tunnel for me. […]
Getting in Gear
Henrietta’s a real shady lady
One of the females who lives under my roof earned a promotion about 11 months ago. […]