August 2016 Archives - Page 2 of 5

A Double Uni is a great line-to-line knot. Overlap the ends of line and leader, tie a loose Uni at both ends (this photo), tighten each knot and cinch both knots and trim.

Maintain a strong, line-to-line connection when tarpon fishing

Tarpon are the strongest fish that live inshore, so an angler’s terminal tackle must be constructed to endure the initial shock of the bite and the potentially long-lasting battle. […]

Set up your trail cameras as a tool for first-rate preseason scouting.

Scouting with trail cameras

Pete Rogers

With the advent of the game camera, aka trail camera, deer hunting has changed. We can have eyes on the game every minute of every day, if we want. […]

In North Carolina, think like a crabber to find tarpon

Jeff Burleson

In North Carolina waters, the No. 1 commercial seafood crop is the blue crab, and the greater Pamlico Sound produces the majority of the state’s 30 million-pound harvest. […]

South Carolina hunters will have plenty of opportunities to take does when new regulations take effect in 2017.

Deer bill finally becomes law; changes take effect in 2017 season

Terry Madewell

After more than 10 years of discussion among the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, lawmakers and hunters, the “Deer Management Bill” was signed by Gov. Nikki Haley on June 8. It will take effect for the 2017 season. […]

Tarpon anglers shouldn’t ignore lunar feeding periods

Jeff Burleson

Tarpon anglers should never overlook lunar feeding periods. […]

Learn the best, most-comfortable way to strip and respool line and stick with it to make it less of a chore.

When it’s time to change your fishing line

David A. Brown

Changing line needn’t be a hassle; you simply have to control the situation. Line-stripping tools facilitate removal, but if you use the hand-wrapping method, keep your wrapped fingers spread, as relaxing them allows you to easily remove all that old line you’ve bundled. […]

Sight-casting or bottom-fishing, it takes some stout tackle to take on big schooling reds in the Pamlico Sound just inside Ocracoke or Hatteras inlets.

Find a fish funnel, find OBX reds

Dusty Wilson

While sight-casting is certainly the most-thrilling means of targeting big red drum, it’s not always the most practical. Low-light conditions, high winds and occasional stained water can make putting eyes on a school nearly impossible. […]

Lake Greenwood’s best nightlife isn’t limited to shoreline parties — it’s bass fishing

Phillip Gentry

While some people visit the Lake Greenwood area for the nightlife on the shoreline, Brian McDade from the city of Greenwood prefers the nightlife on the lower end of the lake. He’s one of a number of local anglers who regularly fish night bass tournaments there. […]

Before the kids go back to school, get in one last fishing trip to a local lake or pond to take advantage of hungry bass, bream and catfish.

Don’t miss great August fishing

Jeff Burleson

Before summer arrives, it seems to take forever to get here. But as soon as the kids get out of school, activities begin, and the hot days fly by at lightning speed. As August arrives, the summer will be winding down, and the kids will soon start school again. […]