June 2013 Archives - Page 3 of 7

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has finished a three-year study on flounder, and it appears fishermen are satisfied with the numbers and sizes of fish.

Flounder research and data

Brad Floyd, a fisheries biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, said that a three-year study on flounder, and specifically flounder-gigging, revealed some interesting data. […]

Streamers and nymphs are commonly fished on the Trail’s streams to get down into deeper water where trout are often caught.

Jason Cole, who owns and guides out of Hooker’s Fly Shop in Sylva, said the small to medium creeks on the Trail are perfect for a 7 ½- to 10-foot, 3- to 5-weight rod with weight-forward, floating line. […]

In 2002, approximately 70 miles of the Great Pee Dee was designated as a Wild and Scenic River.

Scenic River Destination: Great Pee Dee

Phillip Gentry

In June 2001, the Georgetown County Historical Society, the Coastal Conservation League and several landowners along the Pee Dee requested that the S.C. Department of Natural Resources seek State Scenic River designation for the Great Pee Dee River. […]

Snell, snell

Phillip Gentry

Fishing for trophy blue and flathead catfish around structure is tough on your terminal tackle. […]

Smaller sharks are easily handled at the side of the boat; leave bigger sharks to pros or make sure your equipment is up to the task.

Catching huge sharks

John Gribb

For fishermen interested in the thrill catching a huge shark, Capt. Chip Michalove of Outcast Fishing in Hilton Head has become an expert at catching these infrequently targeted fish. […]

Will Ziglar, 7, with his father, Chris, and a nice Salem Lake crappie.

A Quick Guide to Triad Municipal Lakes

Walter Taylor

Oak Hollow Lake, 3431 North Centennial St., High Point. Oak Hollow Marina, 336-883-3494. 800 acres. The Oak Hollow complex offers a modern campground. […]

The common Atlantic sharpnose shark can be most-easily identified by the position of its dorsal fin; it will be behind the pectoral fins.

Which sharks are legal to keep?

John Gribb

Reading shark regulations in the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ regs guide confuses most people, because they are complicated. Add to it that, at first glance, sharks pretty much alike to most people; some of them are a lot bigger than others. […]

Salem Lake in Winston-Salem is one of a handful of municipal lakes in the Piedmont Triad that has a fishing pier.

Tips for fishing Triad city lakes

Walter Taylor

Always call first to make sure the lake is not closed for workdays or special events. Staff can also bring you up to date on current conditions. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Black bass as a bonus

Terry Madewell

Preston Harden enjoys all types of fishing and is certainly not against catching black bass, spotted and largemouth, on Lake Hartwell. […]

Immediately cleaning and bleeding a shark will help turn it into a nice plate of shark strips.

Clean sharks immediately

John Gribb

Most people fish for sharks in the summer just for fun, releasing them after the struggle, but sharks are edible and, in fact, relished in some circles. […]