Hunting
Gather reproductive data from does
In most areas in the Carolinas, the primary rut is over by the time December rolls around, and the majority of does are pregnant. […]
December 2009
Inshore Fishing
Rock for Rocks — How to catch striped bass on Badin Lake
For years, Jerry Hill lived and fished — and guided fishermen for striped bass — on Badin Lake. He moved up Rt. 8 from one end of Davidson County to the other two years ago, settling on High Rock Lake, and now he’s doing most of his fishing on High Rock — but not because of proximity. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Popularity of fly-fishing giving boost to economies in western North Carolina counties
Every year, more and more people, young and old, male and female, take up the fine sport of fly-fishing. […]
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Doggin’ Shadowtails
Squirrels can be hunted on foot with no help other than sharp eyes and a quiet approach, but bringing a dog into the equation can make a hunt more exciting — and a lot more successful, too. […]
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Rock for Rocks
For years, Jerry Hill lived and fished — and guided fishermen for striped bass — on Badin Lake. […]
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Hot & Cold
While cold weather and blustery winds may deter some anglers, those who fish year-round can find no better species to target in the winter than striped bass. […]
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The Winter Slam
Light ice had crunched under shoes on the dock earlier that morning, but later in the day, when the fish started biting, it was suddenly warm — enough to unzip jackets and peel off layers of clothing. […]
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Cover: December 2009 (NC)
Michael Helbert’s beautiful 10-point is only about an inch shy of qualifying for the B&C record book. […]
Fishing
It’s the night before Christmas, and a fisherman needs a present
The wives of several friends have already called to make sure I would be doing another column with gift ideas for their husbands, so here it is once again. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Lehew, Richardson post big victories
Charlotte’s Shane Lehew won the Sept. 26-27 Walmart BFL’s North Carolina Division Super Tournament with a 2-day catch of 22 pounds, 6 ounces, winning $5,270. […]