Newsletters
David Ashman catches new NC state record cubera snapper
David Ashman of Mohnton, PA caught North Carolina’s new state record cubera snapper, an 85-pound fish on July 31, 2026. […]
Eastern NC
Grouper
Wilmington angler catches new NC state record yellowfin grouper
John Theodorakis of Wilmington, NC caught the new NC state record yellowfin grouper while fishing about 45 miles out of Carolina Beach. […]
Inshore Fishing
Catch and Cook: Stingray with 704 Outdoors
704 Outdoors joined forces with Dale Collins out of Swansboro to do some bowfishing for stingray, then got it ready for cooking. […]
Newsletters
FREE RANGER weighs in 597.4-pound blue marlin at Big Rock
On Day 3 of the 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, FREE RANGER weighed in a 597.4-pound blue marlin and moved in to second place. […]
Newsletters
919.9-pound blue marlin wins $871,250 at Big Rock
MARLIN FEVER’s 919.9-pound blue marlin won the Fabulous Fisherman’s Prize of $871,250 at the 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. […]
Features
Shallotte Inlet Bait Company
Pete Lee has always been a fisherman. He came by it honestly, some from his father, but much from his mother. Once he retired, it became an almost daily thing. […]
Newsletters
Midday Gobbler Down
Carolina Coley killed a 20-pound gobbler while hunting with her dad during a break from classes at UNCW. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Neuse River Fishers of Men Inshore Trail schedule
The Neuse River Fishers of Men Inshore Trail, sponsored by United Bank, is holding five tournaments for the 2026 season. […]
Newsletters
NCWRC suspends striped bass harvesting in Roanoke River Management Area
The season for harvesting striped bass by hook-and-line in the Roanoke River Management Area is supended from March 9 through 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2026. […]
Bear
Hunting bears with hounds
Eastern North Carolina’s Temple family and their hounds keep the bear hunting tradition alive. […]