December 2017 Archives - Page 2 of 3

The 17MR MirrOlure relies on suspending above a trout when the retrieve is paused to draw trout strikes.

Tried and true

Since its introduction about 10 years ago, MirrOlure’s 17MR suspending twitch bait has been a hit with anglers. […]

Sampling by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has shown Shearon Harris Lake to have a very healthy population of black crappie.

Sampling points to healthy crappie population at Shearon Harris Lake

Kirk Rundle, a fisheries biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission, said Shearon Harris Lake is usually sampled every other fall for crappie, with the last sample taken in November 2014. […]

Joel Munday said stringers of crappie like this one aren’t unusual on Shearon Harris Lake, even in December.

Tie a double uni-knot

Tony Garitta

The advantages of the double uni-knot for connecting leaders to main lines are: […]

When searching for catfish in the winter, make sure you find plenty of forage in an area before putting your baits down.

It’s all about the forage

Terry Madewell

A recurring theme among all the catfish guides is that winter catfishing are all about the forage; you fish close to forage or you don’t catch fish. […]

Guide Chris Nichols said High Rock is developing into a top-drawer lake for blue catfish.

Is High Rock the next catfish crown jewel?

Terry Madewell

Badin Lake on the Yadkin River chain in North Carolina has long been known as an excellent lake for blue catfish in the winter, but two reservoirs upstream, High Rock Lake seems poised to become the next winter hotspot. […]

Don’t wait until the waning weeks of the season to start taking does; it’s better for the herd to tag them early on.

Better late than never isn’t a good doe-harvest idea

Phillip Gentry

When to harvest does is a hot topic among deer hunters. Some believe they should hold off until after the rut, because taking a doe before that time could cost a hunter a shot at a buck somewhere hiding in the wings. […]

Any of these gifts will make the kayaker in your family very happy.

A kayaker’s wish list

Phillip Gentry

It’s that time of year when friends and family members tiptoe around the subject of what to get their favorite kayak angler for Christmas. Rather than just settle for a pair of socks, leave a copy of the magazine open to this column in a place they’ll stumble across it. […]

Winterizing an outboard engine will help get it ready for heavy use next spring.

Get ready for the winter

Brian Cope

Winter is upon us, and with it, shorter days and cooler weather. While some anglers continue to fish whenever the weather permits, many anglers opt to park their boats and sit out the next few months. […]

After their surfaces are brushed with egg wash, Empanadas should bake until golden brown.

Venison empanadas

Jerry Dilsaver

As we approach the holidays, family gatherings, holiday dinners and all sorts of things involving food will arise, to which many sportsmen will generously share their fish and game. I enjoy this, but I suggest that you label any game or fish dish taken as such. […]