Inshore Fishing
Know where you’re going at low tide
Guide Clayton Crawford said that one of the keys to successful fishing in low water in the back of the creeks and sound is getting in and out safely. […]
February 2012
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Freshwater Series: Falls of Neuse Lake
Ask most crappie fishermen when they’d rather be targeting slabs, and most all of them will say spring: March, April or May. […]
Inshore Fishing
A flats boat and low-water fishing
Patrick Crawford said the use of a flats boat with an elevated position for poling and observing the water in front for tell-tale signs of reds moving is not mandatory for success — but it does help a lot. […]
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Deer of Year 2011
As a magazine that tries to discover and present to its readers the most-impressive deer killed in the Tarheel State each year, North Carolina Sportsman closely monitors the annual white-tail harvest. […]
Deer Hunting
N.C. has new No. 2 typical bow buck
Doug Malinowski, who arrowed a 16-point buck in Orange County on September 27, 2010, had the deer’s rack officially scored in late November 2011 following the required Pope&Young 60-day drying period. […]
Bass Fishing
Deep+shallow+cover
I do a lot of seminars at fishing shows and boat shows around the country, and it’s hard to teach people a lot in just 30 minutes, but the one thing I try to get across to bass fishermen is that the most important thing to having success on the water is to understand the seasonal patterns of bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Recovery mission continues on successful path
Strict harvest regulations the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission put in place in the 1980s saved one of America’s most-popular gamefish. […]
Inshore Fishing
Going to the ‘school dance’
Winter is absolutely not an excuse to put away your fishing tackle and paddles. It’s actually a great time to catch schooling fish, so get up and go dancing. […]
Bass Fishing
Deep-stripping for stripers
Striped bass can be extremely aggressive and powerful, testing the integrity of the line, lure and reel. Even during bone-chilling conditions, these fish are feisty creatures, willing to eat. […]
General
Beretta Nano
A great compact carry pistol, the Beretta Nano’s modularity provides for simple disassembly, easy cleaning and the option of customization, which extends beyond the frame to its interchangeable sights and ambidextrous magazine release button. […]