Bass Fishing
Plenty of opportunity
Lake Norman’s 32,475 surface acres, multiple creek arms and numerous coves offers a lot of areas in which to seek these February prespawners. […]
February 2014
Freshwater Fishing
February’s big-cat data
According to Dieter Melhorn of the Catawba Catfish Club, the ”perfect storm” situation for big catfish occurred in February 2010 in a tournament at Lake Wateree. Three of the club’s biggest catches ever were made in that tournament. […]
Sidebars
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Series: Beaver Creek Trophy Club
Nestled in the heart of South Carolina’s Piedmont lies Beaver Creek Trophy Club. With more than 3,200 acres of pines, cutover, and swampland, Beaver Creek has the basic habitat components to back up to their name as a trophy club. […]
Bass Fishing
Getting the best jig fit
Legendary bass pro Denny Brauer has plied his craft all over the country, developing a reputation as one of the best jig fishermen ever. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Get out early and fish all day
Clay Henderson said fishing patterns will change as the day progresses, so he likes to go early and stay late. […]
Inshore Fishing
What makes a winter redfish haven?
Brunswick County, the southernmost County in North Carolina, has a lot going for it as far as holding redfish during the winter, especially from the Shallotte River to the South Carolina line. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing that D.O.A. two ways
Cold-water fishing for speckled trout requires two things: a deep-water presentation and a slow, naturally moving bait. Lure manufacturer Mark Nichols and Charleston guide Jeff Yates would add an additional element to that formula: a D.O.A. shrimp. […]
Inshore Fishing
How regs change at the state line
Fishermen who move around the waters south of Shallotte on a regular basis often ride through South Carolina waters, especially to access the Calabash River. […]
Inshore Fishing
Spotted seatrout population estimates on the rise again
The abundance of spotted seatrout in South Carolina waters is calculated from the S.C. Deparatment of Natural Resources’ trammel net survey. […]
Sidebars
Take care to know all tuna regs
Anglers need to be aware that bluefin tuna are the most-highly regulated species of fish in the world. When targeting bluefin, it is mandatory that you have an HMS (Highly Migratory Species) permit for the vessel. […]