Fishing
August 2016
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Sunburned OBX reds
The mouth of the Neuse River and the western Pamlico Sound aren’t the only places to hook into a trophy red drum this month. Massive schools of the bronzed beasts still haunt Hatteras and Ocracoke Inlets, where they entered the estuary last spring after a long winter at sea. […]
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Cover: August 2016 (SC)
More deer survived the 2015 hunting season, so what does that mean for the upcoming fall? […]
Bass Fishing
Shimano Zodias bass rods
Shimano has expanded its Zodias (ZDS) bass rod line-up with three new models that are constructed for specific lure and situation use and feature Shimano’s unique CI4+ reel seat. […]
Bass Fishing
Greenwood’s sizzling summer
Many of the die-hard bass fishermen who call Lake Greenwood home or rank it among their top lakes would likely classify August as their least-favorite month to fish. It’s hot, and the recreational boat traffic reaches a crescendo in the last month of summer vacation. […]
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Hook up with a summer flounder along Brunswick County’s southern coast
After a short run up the Intracoastal Waterway in lower Brunswick County, Greg Holmes banked his flats boat into one of the many small creeks. Clearing the shoal at the mouth, he chopped the throttle, turned off the outboard and stepped forward to lower the trolling motor. In a couple of minutes, he had the boat positioned and dropped his Cajun Anchor to hold the boat in place. […]
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The wild, wild west – Wild trout are many a fisherman’s ultimate target, especially in western North Carolina
For most residents of North Carolina, the summer’s heat and humidity are givens. Fishing one of the state’s trout steams designed as “wild trout” is a great way to make an end run around the elements. […]
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Get ready for a new experience
For the past 23 years, you have relied on North Carolina Sportsman to provide the most-current information about hunting and fishing in the state. […]
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Triple your fun – Tripletails are a summer treat for South Carolina anglers
Tripletail are one of the most often overlooked fish by inshore anglers, but those who know where to find them, it’s triple the fun. […]
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Jousting with jaws – Summer means sharks for anglers around Edisto, S.C.
Hearing the word “Shark!” screamed may strike fear into the hearts of Lowcountry swimmers, but it is music to the ears of their angling counterparts, especially this time of year when the heat has slowed a lot of fishing action for many species. […]