Bass Fishing

The calendar is lying

I have to admit, I wait the whole year for June to arrive, because it’s my favorite month to catch bass on a crankbait. And I also have to admit, I’m afraid things are going to be different this year. […]

Inshore Fishing

Solitary reds

On any June weekend, most boat landings near Beaufort are full to capacity, and traffic on popular rivers like the Broad is going full tilt. When the usual spots are just too crowded, the Coosaw River is a great option for anglers looking for a little more room to breathe. […]

Inshore Fishing

A Tale of Three Tails

If not for wearing polarized sunglasses, it would have been impossible to see the dark shape under the crab-pot float in one of the bays off the lower Cape Fear River. […]

Inshore Fishing

Riding the flounder wave

Normally, when two waves approaching each other from opposite directions hit, there’s a crash and turbulence that can destroy anything caught in the middle. […]

Inshore Fishing

Get A Grip

Space for gear when fishing from a kayak is at a premium. Anglers frequently find themselves doing without or making do with what they have because they don’t have room for all the equipment that is taken for granted in a larger vessel. […]