December 2012 Archives - Page 4 of 7

Jody Gay brings a nice gag grouper aboard after hooking up on an offshore ledge out of Morehead City.

Last-Chance Grouper

Diehard grouper fishermen once headed for the ledges in spring before a January-to-April season closure changed their habits. […]

When landing catfish, it helps to have a king-sized landing net in the boat.

Catfishing tips

Bennett Kirkpatrick

Guide Chris Simpson has some tips for Lake Monticello catfish anglers; some basic and some gleaned from years of catching big blue catfish. […]

Any rifle used for deer hunting is suitable for killing wild hogs, as long as shot placement is paramount.

Any weapon will work — behind a hog’s ear

Larry Chesney

A lot of hunters who haven’t targeted hogs don’t know what weapon to use. Any high-powered rifle or slug gun that is sufficient for a whitetail deer will put down most any pig, assuming bullet placement is on the money. […]

Hunting sea ducks requires stout shotguns in large gauges and heavy loads of non-toxic shot.

Right shotguns, proper calls are keys for sea ducks

Craig Holt

Having effective weapons and ammunition and mimicking duck sounds are keys to successful sea-duck hunting. […]

Multi-colored braided line helps anglers who are bottom-fishing keep track of the best depths to keep their baits or jigs.

Let the countdown begin

Mike Marsh

Multi-colored fishing line helps bottom-fish anglers keep track of the best depths to fish their jigs. […]

Lowcountry fishermen won’t find a better time to tangle with redfish than over the holidays.

Stocking-stuffer reds

John Gribb

The five-week period beginning at Thanksgiving and stretching through the New Year is a non-stop hustle of family visits, neighborhood parties, football tailgates and Christmas shopping — and that’s just the social side. […]

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