Steve Drummond loves hunting for open-field gobblers, and is typically successful. But he said that despite his best efforts, gobblers sometimes won’t cooperate. In those cases, he incorporates several of his favorite tactics to get these typically tough gobblers into range. […]
Fishermen without boats don’t have to miss out on the spring striper run in the Roanoke River. Working with local county and municipal governments, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission was awarded several federal grants to construct fishing piers and riverbank parks for fishermen without boats.
Turkey hunting pros agree that having “go-to” calls is essential and part of each hunter’s unique calling strategy. But they agree that a variety of calls are essential. […]
Fishing for spawning bass is best from the front of the boat, and while anglers in the back are still competing for a win in a tournament situation, it can be a tough task to deal with. […]
For some anglers who target crappie, they are nothing more than crappie or speckled perch.
Rattling lures can be deadly on bass and crappie, especially in murky water or when fish otherwise have their eyesight compromised. […]
While Lake Waccamaw does have a dam, it existed as a lake long before the spillway was built in 1926 to prevent it from drawing completely down during periods of extreme drought.
The adage of natural or translucent colors for gin-clear waters has always been a steadfast rule. Fish can see, so less is more. In stained or muddy waters, bright and solid colors are the rule, since the angler is hoping to shine a beacon that fish will see.
Fishing is all about the details, especially the little ones, and it pays to take note of any potential shoreline spots to target.
Every angler has heard that keeping a log of your fishing trips will help you catch more fish. Many fishermen keep some kind of journal, but just like weight loss and exercise plans, they get bogged down with time demands and too many details, and they soon give it up.
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