Backlashes
Plovers, sea bass show public’s plight
Multiple-choice quiz: What are true statements about black sea bass and coastal piping plovers? […]
April 2012
Offshore Fishing
Many paths to perfect ballyhoo rigging
Washed-out or twisting ballyhoo baits are some examples of trolling bait failures that can cost fishing time for re-rigging or while dragging useless baits. […]
Inshore Fishing
Good ‘flat characteristics’
After a few years searching for redfish, experienced fishermen intuitively figure out what a good redfish flat looks like, but keeping a journal and cataloging their characteristics shortens the learning curve. […]
Bass Fishing
Lake of the Month: Jordan Lake
The glory days of largemouth bass fishing at Jordan Lake are long gone. […]
Fishing
Seat-of-your-pants orientation rules
Once upon a time, one of the most tedious things we boaters and fishermen attempted was to figure out exactly where we were on a lake map or chart. […]
Inshore Fishing
Get the slack out
Blind casting has its hang-ups, literally. A jig and trailer tossed near oyster shells or grass will often get stuck, but you have to get the lure close to structure or you won’t catch many fish. […]
Content
Mountain Slam
When I was a boy growing up in the heart of the Smokies, my Grandpa Joe used to say, in his pithy way, “There ain’t nothing like April.” […]
General
The art of the rifle … 3
The Jeep was almost sliding down the rocky, shale-strewn mountainside at a steep 15-degree angle when Larry Wieshuhn stood on the brake. […]
Inshore Fishing
Good St. Helena Sound/Coosaw River spots
Redfish spots abound around Beaufort, and most are indicated on the Top Spot map #N233. Knowing good spots gives you one-third of the equation for success. […]
Bass Fishing
Badin’s Bass Basics
Badin Lake is full of big bass. To catch them this month, you’ll first have to decide whether you want to fish clean or dirty water. […]