Bass Fishing

Economic clout of Falls of the Neuse

When Falls of the Neuse was completed in 1981, the 28-mile long reservoir not only provided drinking water for surrounding communities, aided with flood control and created wildlife habitat, it also offered outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, that had a significant economic impact upon the area. […]

Inshore Fishing

Fishing Topwaters

Nothing in fishing compares to an aggressive strike on a topwater lure. Fish lunge at them, swipe at them and sometimes even knock them completely out of the water. […]

Bass Fishing

Big baits for big fish

While fishermen have equated big baits with big bass for years, bass pro Davy Hite of Ninety Six takes this to a different level by using worms and soft plastics that start at 10 inches when he takes to Lake Murray’s waters after dark. […]

Inshore Fishing

Rigging for sharks

Brad Knight has a pretty standard setup for rigging for sharks when fishing from his kayak. It works, and it’s strong — strong enough that he boated a 140-pound class tarpon three years ago while fishing for sharks. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Dance a jig for Edisto bass

One of Billy Garner’s favorite ways to catch largemouth bass on the Edisto River is a dying art that many of today’s anglers have never heard of, much less tried. […]