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October 20, 2026
HomeFebruary 2018

February 2018

Bass Fishing

J&J joy on Tillery – Double your bass-fishing joy by fishing the “J&J” baits on Lake Tillery this month

Tony Garitta

If February 2018 is anything like February 2017 — with its unseasonably warm weather — bass fishermen can expect to encounter a good number of trophy fish. The key is water temperature; once it climbs into the lower 50s, big female bass migrate in numbers into shallow staging areas before they even think about spawning. […]

Bass Fishing

Hunt Norman’s hybrids – February is time to hunt hybrid bass on North Carolina’s Lake Norman

Tony Garitta

In 2012, when the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission decided to quit stocking striped bass in Lake Norman, that probably wasn’t the best news for Bob Curan, who grew up fishing for striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay before moving to North Carolina in 1997 and putting in 15 years learning the 32,500-acre lake north of Charlotte. […]

Bass Fishing

Pick a clear lake, go slow, fish open water

David Fritts

A lot of fishermen approach February as a good month to go to boat shows and look at all the newest boats and fishing tackle, but some years, you miss out on a lot of good fishing by staying off the lake. […]

Features

Run, rabbit run! Beagles — and hunters — can have plenty of fun in the Carolinas

Craig Holt

If Alex Trebek unveiled this clue on his TV quiz show, Jeopardy, would you come up with the correct question? […]

Content

Cover: February 2018

Carolina Sportsman

The biggest of the big: Patrick Williams of Belews Creek, N.C., killed this potential state-record archery buck last Oct. 25 in Rockingham County. […]

Fishing Hotspots

New Bern stripers: a bridge that’s not too far

Craig Holt

Anglers can catch plenty of stripers around New Bern during February. Try these tips to catch your share. […]

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Featured

It’s time to blister the blackfin out of Murrells Inlet

Jeff Burleson

For many anglers, summer is the season when warm weather and lots of fishing opportunities are available. But winter should never be forgotten, especially in offshore waters. Jay Sconyers of Ace’s up Fishing Charters loves heading offshore out of Murrells Inlet, S.C. on winter days. […]

Crappie/Bream

Jordan slabs are ready for a big, February move

Dusty Wilson

February may be a transition month, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a big month for crappie at Jordan Lake near Raleigh, N.C.  […]

Crappie/Bream

Get that jig to a Wylie crappie in February

Tony Garitta

Jerry Neely prefers to tight-line for crappie in Lake Wylie during February, and he catches them anywhere from 16 to 25 feet deep. […]

Bass Fishing

Whack Lake Wateree’s early bass

Pat Robertson

The longer days and warmer temperatures of February make bass fishing on Lake Wateree a month that anglers don’t want to miss out on. […]

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A trip to remember

Bag a Buck

Darrell Kiser of Salisbury, NC killed an 8-point buck in Tyrell County, NC on Oct. 3, 2026. […]

umbrella rig

Umbrella Rig fishing for stripers

Freshwater

As temperatures cool down in late October, the umbrella rig becomes a major force for striper fishing in Carolina lakes. […]

When the rain stopped “Tall boy” dropped

Bag a Buck

William Kennedy of Seagrove, NC killed a 10-point buck in Moore County, NC on Oct. 17, 2026. […]

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The Newberry 12-Point – An October Evening to Remember

Bag a Buck

Jason Roberts of Irmo, SC killed a 12-point buck in Newberry County, SC on Oct. 18, 2026. […]

Acorn buck

Bag a Buck

Shane Godfrey of Sanford, NC killed a 10-point buck in Lee County, NC on Oct. 6, 2026. […]

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