Freshwater Fishing
Russell’s unique fishery for yellow perch
Guide Wendell Wilson said the most-unique fish he catches is the yellow perch, and winter is a good time to catch a bunch of these fish on any given day. […]
February 2014
Other Hunting
Time to flip a few birds
Some of the biggest news this month is the hunting season for cormorants, set to begin on Feb. 2. Of no surprise to local fishermen, Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie are overwhelmed with cormorants. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Hazel Creek trout fishing
At some time or other, anyone who claims to be a mountain trout fisher makes his or her way to Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to pay homage to one of the South’s most celebrated trout streams. […]
Inshore Fishing
Stop paddling and fish!
Palmetto Paddlers have one thing in common — human-powered means of locomotion. Regardless of how you get there, boat positioning — which doesn’t always include coming to a complete stop — can mean the difference between getting on the fish and being out in dead space. […]
Fishing
Don’t let the cold get you
As we begin to have those stretches of nice weather that usually come every February, more and more fishermen will develop severe cases of cabin fever; the only known cure is a fishing trip. […]
Greener Pastures
Get ducks and keep them
Each fall and winter, flooded areas along the eastern seaboard get bombarded by the annual migration of waterfowl, and duck hunters are always on the prowl for new ways to get more birds into shooting range. […]
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Cold feet or cold cats? Bring your anchors, sit and wait and get your reward: a big Lake Wateree catfish
February may be considered a slow time for many fish species, but that’s not the case for blue catfish at Lake Wateree. […]
Bass Fishing
Nippy Norman know-how – Prespawn action set to begin as Lake Norman’s bass stir out of winter haunts
February is the month marked by Valentine’s Day, and it’s when bass pro Bryan Thrift of Shelby loves Lake Norman. […]
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Cold, red and fishy – Cold means reds for fishermen along North Carolina’s southermost coast
Cold and red is an excellent combination in Brunswick County. At least that’s what Capt. Mark Stacy thinks when winter sets in along North Carolina’s southernmost coast. […]
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Cover: February 2014 (NC)
Bass fishing at Lake Norman cranks up this month, and we teach you what you need to get in on the action. […]