Features from July 2019
Brad Sasser eased the boat into the mouth of a large cove, then, intently watching his sonar, he began an ever-tightening counter-clockwise circle until he had the boat positioned exactly where he wanted it — over a submerged tree in more than 25 feet of water.- Not all reservoir stripers spend …
- Anyone who has fished for flounder along North Carolina’s coast in May and June knows they are two of the best months to find flatfish in inshore waters.
- Lakes in the Carolinas that are full of spotted bass and blueback herring present summer anglers with a unique opportunity and choice: chase or lie in wait. Learn which tactic works the best.
- The first European settlement in …
Columns - July 2019
- Learn how to properly measure a fish so you'll know if it's legal to keep.
- Kids get first crack at opening day of trout season, but they aren't the only ones who enjoy catching these tasty fish.
- Learning and trusting your electronics is a big factor in becoming a better fisherman.
- Soil Tests Can Point To Needed …
- Grilled dolphin with blackened corn relish is a great way to prepare this tasty fish.
- Look to the ICW for summer fishing action in your kayak
- An impressive manufacturer has hit the bowstring market
- Anglers catch bass in the shallows at Santee throughout the hottest part of summer.
- Technology is giving some very creative lure producers endless possibilities that may in turn give you the edge on big speckled trout.
Outdoor Update - July 2019
- Rockwell, N.C. hunter Justin Bonds went on his first ever turkey hunt on April 20, 2019 and killed a trophy beard that weighed more than 21 pounds, had 1 15/16-inch spurs, and six beards that totaled 47 inches in length.
- Alvin Taylor, who has been with the SCDNR for 42 years (the last seven as director), has announced his retirement.
Hot Spots - July 2019
- North Carolina's "old drum" fishery is strong, and the big fish are currently biting in the Old North State's sounds and rivers.
- Cool off and catch some hot smallmouth action in South Carolina's Broad River.
- In July, dolphin move in much closer to the beaches around the Cape Fear area, offering a treat for anglers who don't venture out to the Gulf Stream this time of year.
- Anglers are catching plenty of smallmouth bass in the North and South Forks of the New River.
- Focus on deep water during the dog days of summer when bass fishing on Lake Monticello.
- During the summer, Lake Norman's flathead catfish like to hang out in deeper holes, and anglers can catch them under schools of white perch.
- Redfish around Georgetown, SC change their habits during the summer, but anglers can still catch their share if they don't mind changing their own habits as well.
- Look deep for Lake Hartwell stripers, hybrids as peak of summer heat arrives.
- Spanish mackerel are biting variety of lures along the Carolina coastlines, including Clarkspoons and Got-cha's jigfish lures.
- Lake James has a good population of white perch, and they can keep anglers of all skill levels busy and happy on most any type of lures or baits.
- Summer heat doesn’t slow down white perch bite at Lake Gaston.