June 2018 Archives - Carolina Sportsman

Dolphin push shallow off SC

Through the colder months, bluewater anglers painfully await the spring run of dolphin into South Carolina’s waters. […]

Two large J-shaped high-profile legs give the Cowboy its vibrating action.

Before Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits’ Cowboy soft plastic creature bait was unveiled at the 2018 Bassmaster Classic in South Carolina, a few bass anglers were fortunate to have Ron Colby’s latest creation. […]

The TenPoint Stealth NXT offers big performance in a compact, light package.

Tenpoint adds a new crossbow

Sammy Romano

As the majority of our hunting population ages, crossbows have steadily moved to the forefront of today’s archery market. […]

A young angler works a section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, one of North Carolina’s most-popular delayed-harvest trout streams.

Delayed harvest: Trout for everyone

Robert Satterwhite

Beginning May 15 in South Carolina and June 2 in North Carolina, anglers will be able to keep their catches in delayed-harvest trout waters, up to five trout per day in South Carolina and seven in North Carolina, with no bait or lure restrictions. […]

Catfish bite on Santee year-round, but in June, it can be extra special.

Santee in June: Catfish central

Terry Madewell

Catfish are typically on a strong bite year-round at Santee Cooper, but June offers opportunities to be highly productive in a number of different ways. With the warming water, it’s an excellent time to pursue all of the “big three”catfish species: blue, flathead and channel.

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Guide Ricky Kellum was catching speckled trout in the New River not long after cold weather killed many specks in other North Carolina waters.

The big chill didn’t kill the trout thrill

Craig Holt

This past January, fisheries biologists and anglers knew bad news was on the horizon for spotted seatrout. […]

Oyster beds attact plenty of baitfish and crustaceans, plus gamefish like speckled trout, and they also help filter and clean the waters where they’re located.

A cleaner New River means better fishing

Craig Holt

The New River, which courses through Onslow County along North Carolina’s central coast, is considered the state’s best venue to catch a magnum-size spotted seatrout. […]

Gene Larew’s Bass Shooter was designed to be ‘shot’ back up under docks where bass hide.

Shoot that thang!

David A. Brown

If skipping simply frustrates you — or perhaps you’re teaching kids or other beginners — don’t fret; take a page from the crappie angler’s handbook and “shoot” your baits under the cover. […]

Live minnows are extremely productive baits when crappie are in deeper water, and dying them brighter colors often draws even more strikes.

Bait dynamics for crappie

Jeff Burleson

Golden shiners are deadly baits for crappie, but sometimes the fish would rather eat a green minnow than a natural-colored one. So don’t be afraid to dye your minnows when searching for slabs. […]

How big is a big enough food plot?

Jeff Burleson

How big should you make your food plots to attract deer to your property? While bigger is always better, you’ll be off to a good start if you have more available food than the areas that surround your property. […]