Sheepshead
Braided line is made for sheepshead
Over the past decade, braided line has gained strength in the marine marketplace, and many companies are developing new, improved braids. […]
February 2014
Sidebars
Tell a tuna to go fly a kite
When the fish spread out and the bite slows down, which can happen later in the day, Capt. Brant McMullan has another trick to hook up. […]
Inshore Fishing
High-definition sounder gives anglers an edge
For most of the winter and early spring, the nearshore reefs out of Murrells Inlet load up with a mixed bag of species, and sheepshead is one of the tenants. […]
Hog Hunting
A foolproof way to stay high on the hog
North Carolina is one of a handful of states where hunting with hounds is a legal method to take wild game, and hunting hogs with dogs is the most-effective and foolproof way to provide the makings of a pig-picking. […]
Hog Hunting
Wild hog facts
Wild hogs are not native to South Carolina or any part of North America; they are descendants of European domestic hogs that escaped or were released as far back as the early Spanish explorers. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Favorite delayed-harvest streams
Kevin Howell, the owner of Davidson River Outfitters, recommends four delayed-harvest streams as his favorites among those designated as such by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. […]
Hog Hunting
Jail bait!
The explosion of wild hogs across North Carolina is a bittersweet occurrence. While they destroy natural habitats and compete with native species, they have offered hunters with a new animal to pursue — and they taste good, too. […]
Hog Hunting
Preserve your boar trophy with a D-I-Y European hog skull mount
Make a unique D-I-Y European hog skull mount to preserve your trophy boar without expensive taxidermy. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Delayed-harvest menu
The following streams are in the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s delayed-harvest program: […]
Freshwater Fishing
Mark that target
When guide Wendell Wilson sees what he likes on his depth finder when fishing for multiple species, he immediately drops a marker buoy, tossing it off to the side of the spot so it won’t spook the fish but will give him a reference point. […]