August 2009

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Whacking Waccamaw Whites

Mike Marsh

Ned Connelly squinted through the smoke-gray dawn, surveying the water intently for the tiniest of splashes. Motoring along the shoreline of Lake Waccamaw, he wiped his forehead with a towel. […]

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The King and His Court

Mike Marsh

An elite crowd gathers at the end of every oceanfront fishing pier. From spring to fall, these dedicated anglers stand in the shadows of long rods that sway to the rhythm of the waves tugging at their lines. […]

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Warmed Up

Jerry Dilsaver

“Look at your shrimp up and jumping around,” Capt. Brandon Dean said with a burst of urgency and excitement in his voice. “There’s something looking at him, and he’s afraid he’s about to get eaten. You better get ready — you’re about to have a strike.” […]

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2009 Deer Forecast

Craig Holt

Deer hunters in North Carolina set another harvest record during the 2008-09 season, and the upward trend probably will continue this fall and winter. […]

Fishing

Get all the tools you’ll need for the job at hand

Davy Hite

When you schedule a repairman to come fix your air conditioner or a plumber to repair a leaky faucet, or when you watch your mechanic go under the hood of your vehicle and fix whatever it is that’s causing that infernal squealing, you expect them to have the tools they need. […]

Greener Pastures

Develop strategies for trophy deer

Jeff Burleson

As a buck’s antler velvet begins to lose its blood supply and dry out at the tail end of the month, deer hunters need to review objectives and historical harvest data, then decide what their goals will be for the season. […]