August 2012 Archives - Page 2 of 7

Conduct preseason photo census

Bucks should continue to hang together in their summer bachelor groups through August. […]

Deer Hunting

A vulnerable month for ponds

Farm ponds are closed systems, and almost every facet can be controlled through stocking, water chemistry, fishing and nutrient supplements, creating almost any type of result you could ask for. […]

An application of Roundup on an area to be planted for a cool-season food plot will keep down competition with weeds.

Burn, Baby, Burn!

Jeff Burleson

Preparation for any seasonal planting should start several months before covering the first seed with soil. […]

Live shrimp are a fantastic bait that need a different kind of attention than minnow-type baits when housed in a baitwell.

Shrimp take special care

Jerry Dilsaver

Last month’s column centered on baitwells and how to set them up to keep baitfish alive. […]

Big speckled trout are not unusual in the waters of the Neuse River and the barrier islands near Cape Lookout.

Flyfishermen have long known that their gear is not limited to wimpy rods and small fish. Particularly over the past 20 years, as equipment has improved, fly-fishing has created opportunities to catch saltwater fish efficiently. […]

Sight fishing with a fly rod produced this nice redfish for Eric Brown.

Red Hot!

John Gribb

Good news and bad news – that’s August redfishing. Yes, the spot-tails are active, growing bigger and stronger, and they will strike well-presented baits and lures. […]

South Carolina is almost at the geographic mid-point of the range of the blue crab along the Atlantic coast.

Late summer is crab time

Bryan Bowers

August represents the last little bit of carefree summer for many families, especially those with kids about to start back to school. […]

Big bass aren’t as active during daylight hours in the summer, so a nighttime assault is warranted — and much more comfortable.

Summer’s ‘Black Ops’

Davy Hite

I make a living fishing tournaments, but I still love to get out and just fish for fun when I can, taking a friend with me or taking one of my boys fishing. […]

When deep water lacks oxygen in the hottest weather, bass will move shallow, even though the water is hot.

Shallow bass in August?

David Fritts

I know this is really going to sound unusual, but if you’re going to catch bass from most of our lakes in North Carolina in August, you’d better be prepared to fish shallow. […]

Late-summer fishing around nearshore wrecks and reefs off Carolina Beach Inlet is consistent for big reds, and most spots are accessible for most seaworthy boats.

Great fishing for everyone

Chris Burrows

Lynn Williamson of Carolina Beach is the older brother of Capt. Jeff Williamson, as well as his fishing mentor and a long-time member of the Carolina Beach Got-Em-On Fishing Club. […]