April 2013 Archives - Page 2 of 7

A ‘stuffer’ gobbler decoy (left) can be the most-effective all turkey decoys under the right circumstances. It’s hard for a store-bought to beat the real thing.

Nothing like the real thing

Over the past 20 years, turkey fever has set in across North Carolina, and every decoy manufacturer has amped up its styles and attention to detail. […]

Dolphin are perhaps the fastest-growing of all fish, freshwater or saltwater, and as such, are an appreciated and often-targeted species.

About the amazing dolphin

Terry Madewell

According to marine biologist Don Hammond, dolphin may be the fastest-growing wild fish in the ocean — or anywhere else. […]

Diablo’s Sup-Yaks are a hybrid of two great traditions: stand-up paddleboard surfing and kayaking. Their unique design offers the best of both worlds without sacrificing the joy of either. Stand up to fish, sit down to paddle. […]

If you use a gobbler decoy, include gobbler calls in your repertoire.

Pair gobbler calls with gobbler decoys

Jeff Burleson

Decoys can help hunters tremendously when trying to bag that early or late-season bird. […]

Studies have shown that dolphin are most active at the surface at first light, so be there and be ready to get your baits in the water.

Be fishing at first light

Terry Madewell

Matt Willis of Charleston said launching his boat and getting underway at 3:30 a.m. is not necessarily his favorite thing to do, but it’s often necessary to put dolphin in the boat. […]

Native Watercraft

Chris Holmes

Native believes there’s nothing like the view from the water. Knowing that kayak anglers have different needs and options, Native offers several models of angler-specific kayaks. Paddle or pedal, there’s a Native kayak to fit the bill. […]

Put a decoy in the open, but along the edge — of a road, field or food plot — to bring a gobbler closer to your set-up.

Put them in the best place possible

Jeff Burleson

Where to set up around decoys can also make or break your turkey hunt. […]

Dolphin research can provide better data, a better knowledge of the fish, and plenty of other benefits for fishermen.

Be a part of dolphin research

Terry Madewell

Don Hammond of the Dolphinfish Research Program said that the more involvement by fishermen, the better data he can collect, and ultimately, better knowledge of the fish and its habits. […]

Hurricane Kayaks

Chris Holmes

Hurricane is the leader in lightweight kayaks. Their ‘yaks are on average 10 pounds lighter than comparable boats in the same category. A lighter boat means more efficient paddling. […]

Kajun Custom Kayaks

Chris Holmes

KC Kayak’s motto is “Stray the Course.” KC offers a unique hull design providing anglers with an extremely stable and comfortable fishing platform. […]