Inshore Fishing
HOW paddles for vets
Many people use paddling sports as a way to come to peace with nature and themselves. It is an activity that offers relaxation and serenity, away from the abuses of our busy worlds. […]
July 2016
Bass Fishing
Go early and go deep for summertime bass
A lot of bass fishermen find good reasons to stay off our lakes during the peak of the summer, with the heat and recreational boat traffic chief among them. […]
Fishing
Furuno’s new small-boat radar
Ask three fishermen what they like most about their radar units and you might well get three different answers. […]
Deer Hunting
Range, mark distances around your archery stands
For most deer hunters, the first weapon of choice during the early deer season is the bow and arrow. For bowhunters, a good range finder is the most-important tool to have above the archery equipment itself. Hunters need to know the exact distances around their stands in order to have a good chance at making that million-dollar shot in the first few days of the season.
Inshore Fishing
Learn to fish the right stage of the tide for flounder around Harkers Island
In many seminars at outdoor shows, the leader will often talk about “fishing the tide.” This is a reference to fishing what is considered the best part of the tide cycle as long as is possible. […]
Inshore Fishing
Three trolling rigs for Spanish mackerel are popular among South Carolina fishermen
Trolling for Spanish mackerel is a great way to locate fish when searching a large area. According to John Boy Koonce, a Charleston-area guide, you can make trolling as simple or as complex as you like; it’s a good way to fish with clients with children who aren’t as accomplished with tackle. […]
Deer Hunting
Preseason precautions for trail cameras
Trail cameras are unbeatable for keeping tabs on the deer in your area. But checking them too often can scare away your trophies before the season even starts. […]
Inshore Fishing
Make sure you can distinguish Spanish mackerel from king mackerel
When the water temperature in nearshore waters reaches the upper 70s, it’s not uncommon to see a blending on the fishing grounds between Spanish mackerel and king mackerel. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Smallmouths are at home under New River’s foam
What’s the best way to approach raft, canoe or kayak fishing for smallmouth bass in a mountain river with moving current, as opposed to a reservoir. […]
Inshore Fishing
Popping-cork rigs are just the start when targeting speckled trout
Fishing with an artificial lure under a popping cork is a popular way of attracting and catching speckled trout. The noise created by the cork draws attention to its location, and once trout see it, they spot the lure. It adds the element of sound to a lure that primarily relies on sight. […]