Inshore Fishing

Which New River?

North Carolina is home to two different rivers named New. One is in the mountains of Northwestern North Carolina and offers whitewater and fishing opportunities, and the other is at the coast and has boating and fishing opportunities. […]

Offshore Fishing

Winch them up

When bottom-fishing with live or cut baits, the use of electric-assist reels, such as this Precision Auto Reel HT, can help an angler land more big fish from deepwater ledges. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Drift or anchor?

Drifting is a great way to catch Lake Monticello’s big blue catfish through most of the fall, according to guide Chris Simpson, but as the weather starts to really cool off, he catches more fish anchored up. […]