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Guide Rusty White said fishermen should have no problem catching plenty of 1-1/2- to 2-1/2-pound bass at Lake Wylie.

Lake Wylie bass fishing is off the charts

When a bass fisherman says that the bite is “wide open,” it’s time to plan a trip to the lake. […]

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Wildlife Commission sets fishing informational meeting in Greenville

RALEIGH — Anglers interested in learning more about freshwater fisheries management and research being conducted on rivers in eastern North Carolina are invited to attend a public meeting at River Park North in Greenville on March 3.

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MirrOlures in the Texas Chicken (pink and white) are good topwater lures for early spring specks at the upper reaches of the Neuse River above New Bern.

Try Neuse doubleheader of specks and stripers

Craig Holt

Many people believe striped bass, classified as an anadromous species (living in fresh and salt water) spend just a short time — the March-April mating season — in fresh water, then return to the high-salinity ocean and estuaries after their reproductive cycle ends. […]

Toothy Neuse fish such as bowfins can tear up soft plastic lures, but Mike Taylor repairs his favorite lures.

Smokin’ Winter Smorgasbord

Mike Marsh

Capt. Mike Taylor launched his boat at a nondescript boat ramp at a tiny creek that is one of many Neuse River tributaries. […]

Black drum are one of the species anglers also are likely to catch during winter at southeastern N.C. inshore areas.

Chill Out for Winter Specks

Jerry Dilsaver

Other than catching them, one of the best aspects of chasing speckled trout in winter is the best bite often occurs from noon through mid afternoon. […]

Anglers have the best opportunities to land large speckled trout at the N.C. coast during February.

Specks at night provide hot bite

Craig Holt

Although the weather is more benign during spring, summer and fall, February offers the best chances to catch ‘gator specks at North Carolina’s Crystal Coast (Morehead City-Atlantic Beach-Cape Lookout) area, said guide David Dietzler of Cape Lookout Charters (252-240-2850, www.capelookoutcharters.com, ddietzler@ec.rr.com). […]