February 2009 Archives - Page 2 of 3

Cover: February 2009 (SC)

South Carolina Sportsman

Grouper and catfish both love the bottom, put up ferocious fights and taste delicious. […]

It’s hard to beat a jig when you’re fishing for bass in February, when fish are really keying on crawfish and holding on rocky banks that retain warmth.

For February, jigs and bass are winning combo

Davy Hite

I think February is a perfect month to fish a jig and crawfish trailer. […]

An artificial reef that fishermen hope to build in memory of the late Capt. Tony Smoak of James Island would be the deepest on the east coast — 52 miles out of Charleston.

Remembering a beloved captain with an artificial reef in his memory

Jeff Dennis

When Capt. Tony Smoak of James Island passed away last year, the sportfishing community responded with an idea for an artificial reef in his memory. […]

The time spent building and sinking brushpiles during the winter to attract crappie during the spring prespawn and spawing periods is usually well worth the effort.

February fishing: a labor of ‘love’

David Sweat

February is one of my favorite times to fish, but I can’t think of fishing this month without thinking about how I prepared for this occasion. […]

Jerkbaits are one of the most effective lures for winter bass fishing, but anglers should retrieve them slowly.

February time to fish jerkbait slow

Dan Kibler

When people ask me where I like to fish in February, I like to tell them “In front of the fireplace.” […]

Leroy Poole of Stanfield holds the 9-pound bass that anchored the winning 26-pound, 1-ounce catch of Poole and Jimmy Bowman of Asheboro at the Wishing Well Bass Tournament at Lake Tillery.

Poole, Bowman grab Wishing Well tourney win at Tillery

Tony Garitta

Leroy Poole of Stanfield and Jimmy Bowman of Asheboro, the first team in the 28-team field to come to the scales, erased any doubts about who would win the Dec. 6 Wishing Well Bass Tournament at Lake Tillery.

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A cotton ball moved through a line guide will show up cracks or fissures that could prevent smooth casts or wear line.

Take care of tackle; it’ll take care of you

Jerry Dilsaver

Fishing tackle that’s used consistently requires periodic examinations, service and occasional repairs. That’s about as simple and straight-forward as it can be said. […]