Features from June 2019
June is prime time to catch bedding bream across the Carolinas, but you have to find them first. Here’s how to learn where to look....- Don’t put your tackle when June arrives; just put your bull’s-eye on channel catfish in the shallows of three South Carolina lakes.
- Shellcrackers have finished spawning on South Carolina’s Lake Murray and moved into deeper water, but one guide says you can still fill your cooler.
- Inshore anglers all have their favorite targets, and all of them actively feed during summer in the waters around Beaufort, South Carolina.
- Three North Carolina fishing guides fit their lure offerings to changing conditions when huge schools of transition redfish are the target.
- The Carolinas are well known for producing big catches of flounder. That's why anglers flood the estuaries along the Carolinas’ coastline in June.
Columns - June 2019
- Grilling king mackerel filets that have been soaked in a 7 Up hot sauce marinade makes for a great fish dinner on a warm June evening.
- Hunting season is right around the corner. Make sure you do all you can now to be sure you're helping your deer herd.
- Combining camping and fishing is a great way to make sure you're as close as possible to your preferred fishing hole.
- Catfish action on the Santee Cooper lakes is excellent by day, but by mid-May and into early June, the nocturnal action perks up considerably.
- You don't need to break the bank to get the most out of your trail cameras. You can get great results on the cheap with these simple tips.
- Gigging is an often-overlooked past-time that offers many benefits to anglers. A moonless night, plenty of boat lights and flounder are a June treasure.
- Many bass anglers think June is too hot to catch fish, but it's David Fritts' favorite month for bass fishing. Follow his tips and it can be your favorite too.
- If there was ever a fish perfectly suited for kayakers, it is the redfish. If you’re looking for a hard-fighting fish that loves skinny water, reds are it.
- Solunar tables predict fish and wildlife feeding behavior based on the location of the moon. So what does the data from trophy trout catches tell us?
- The warmouth sunfish is an often misidentified species of the panfish family. They are distinguished from other panfish by their larger mouths and the horizontal facial lines that run away from their mouths.
- Try these different methods of …
Outdoor Update - June 2019
- Any hunter would love to kill a 30-pound gobbler, but Dustin Lee Joyner was more impressed by this bird's ivory-colored spurs than its size or 11-inch beard.
- North Carolina has set its 2019-20 waterfowl seasons, and some changes are in place that hunters should take note of.
- A youth angler on Kerr Lake caught the fish of a lifetime on April 20, 2019 when a giant blue catfish bit his tiny piece of cut bait while he was fishing with his dad and twin brother. The fish weighed 105 pounds.
Hot Spots - June 2019
- Anglers can catch plenty of eating-sized catfish on Clarks Hill Lake during the month of June, especially if they use these tips from guide Chris Simpson.
- Bass fishing reaches its peak in June on Falls of the Neuse Lake, especially for anglers who follow these tips from local expert Joel Munday.
- June is a fantastic month to visit the Grand Strand, where king mackerel are abundant and feeding heavily nearshore on the abundant bait schools.
- Bass fishing on Kerr Lake in June can be great as long as you pay attention to the water level and adjust your tactics accordingly.
- You'll catch plenty of flounder in North Carolina's waterways if you follow these tips from a local guide.
- June is a great month to troll for Lake Jocassee's deep trout, and Sam Jones shares his tips on how to do it.
- Hickory Lake in North Carolina’s Foothills harbors quality largemouth bass up to 5 pounds, with a generous number of 3-pound fish.
- Many anglers in South Carolina’s Lowcountry give up on cobia fishing around the beginning of May, but there are plenty of cobia around throughout June.
- The hotter the weather gets, the better the spadefishing is on nearshore reefs out of Georgetown, S.C.
- June is a great time to catch large speckled trout across both Carolinas, with the spawn peaking this month and some big, sow specks being caught.