Night Fishing Xtra

In the Carolinas, daytime temperatures in July often get into the “too-hot-to-fish” range. That’s why plenty of anglers delay their trips until the sun goes down, the moon comes up and the fish start biting.

Lake Wylie flatheads turn on in summer after dark
Catch Lake Wylie flathead catfish on summer nights

Lake Wylie flatheads turn on in summer after dark […]

Not all lights for after-dark fishing are created equal, and variables such as style, color and brightness require choices. Rango Plemmons has been fishing for crappie at night since 1970 and has seen a thing or two about lights.
Let LED’s light up your night

Not all lights for after-dark fishing are created equal, and variables such as style, color and brightness require choices. Rango Plemmons has been fishing for crappie at night since 1970 and has seen a thing or two about lights. […]

Bait for nocturnal crappie fishing seems to be one area where fishermen actually agree — a rarity in the sport. The vast majority use and trust live minnows for the best results. 

Minnow managment is key to after-dark crappie fishing success

Bait for nocturnal crappie fishing seems to be one area where fishermen actually agree — a rarity in the sport. The vast majority use and trust live minnows for the best results.  […]

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While some people visit the Lake Greenwood area for the nightlife on the shoreline, Brian McDade from the city of Greenwood prefers the nightlife on the lower end of the lake. He’s one of a number of local anglers who regularly fish night bass tournaments there.

Lake Greenwood’s best nightlife isn’t limited to shoreline parties — it’s bass fishing

While some people visit the Lake Greenwood area for the nightlife on the shoreline, Brian McDade from the city of Greenwood prefers the nightlife on the lower end of the lake. He’s one of a number of local anglers who regularly fish night bass tournaments there. […]

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Crossing a bridge over a southern reservoir on a summer night can treat you to a light show that really makes you want to wet a line.

New high-tech night-fishing light

Crossing a bridge over a southern reservoir on a summer night can treat you to a light show that really makes you want to wet a line. […]

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As summer heat and recreational boat traffic make daylight hours less than hospitable to the serious angler, many turn nocturnal in pursuit of crappie, stripers, catfish and other fish that readily bite after hours.

Five tips for South Carolina night-fishing trips

As summer heat and recreational boat traffic make daylight hours less than hospitable to the serious angler, many turn nocturnal in pursuit of crappie, stripers, catfish and other fish that readily bite after hours. […]

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Like any type of modern fishing, the details of your set-up and presentation can often spell the difference between a so-so night and a great night on the water. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips.

Angler’s pocket guide to night-fishing for crappie

Like any type of modern fishing, the details of your set-up and presentation can often spell the difference between a so-so night and a great night on the water. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips. […]

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Offshore fishermen who’d like a mixed bag for their coolers will find what they’re looking for well east of Cape Lookout, but the key is an extended trip and being flexible.

Overnighting for bottomfish opens up a new fishing world off North Carolina coast

Offshore fishermen who’d like a mixed bag for their coolers will find what they’re looking for well east of Cape Lookout, but the key is an extended trip and being flexible. […]

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To catch big wintertime speckled trout, try fishing after dark along jetty walls with MirrOlures.

Night fishing on the rocks method for giant specks

To catch big wintertime speckled trout, try fishing after dark along jetty walls with MirrOlures. […]

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I fished bass tournaments at night for a whole lot of years before I became a pro, and I enjoyed it a lot. Now, I fish at night for pleasure, and I enjoy it a lot.

Moonlight lunkers: Night-fishing is the way to go this month

I fished bass tournaments at night for a whole lot of years before I became a pro, and I enjoyed it a lot. Now, I fish at night for pleasure, and I enjoy it a lot. […]

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