March 2012 Archives - Page 2 of 7

The Gitzem jighead features a stiff mono weeguard that keeps a soft-plastic bait from wearing a ‘grass skirt.’

Shed that grass skirt

I can’t remember how many times I’ve have someone say, “I’d like to fish there, but there is just too much grass” or “I stay snagged all the time.” […]

Lowcountry gobblers like this double-bearded specimen are often overwhelmed by hens when the season opens in mid-March.

Heads-Up Head Start

Terry Madewell

Getting a 2-week jump-start on turkey season in South Carolina’s Lowcountry is certainly a bonus, but it does come with some issues that hunters must overcome. […]

A flooded redfish flat is a great place for a fly-fisherman to cut his saltwater teeth.

Fly-fishing adds enjoyment

Bryan Bowers

For years, saltwater fly-fishing was thought of as something different from “regular” fishing; viewed as a fanciful way of angling by some and elitist by others. […]

Burris Eliminator III

South Carolina Sportsman

The Eliminator III is a sleek, next-generation laser scope that is able to provide more accuracy, more range and a method of windage compensation. […]

Lunker bass are on the move this month from deep water to the shallows, becoming active and more likely to make a mistake and swallow your lure.

Big-bass month is here

Dustin Wilks

March is probably the best month for North Carolina anglers to catch a giant bass. We have so many good lakes with potential for double-digit largemouths. […]

Small crankbaits are responsible for a lot of nice Lake Wylie bass in the springtime.

André Powell, who has coached running backs for the University of North Carolina, Clemson University and now the University of Maryland, spends most of his free time away from the gridiron on the deck of his bass boat. […]

Black sea bass are recovering from being overfished earlier in the decade, but strict catch restrictions remain in place; the recreational fishery is currently closed.

Dealing with closures

Bryan Bowers

Not too long ago, plenty of options were available for fishermen who were set up to head offshore, but thanks to the folks at the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council, those options available are dwindling. […]

André Powell puts a death grip on a Lake Wylie bass for Brian Porter.

Best spots?

Tim Mead

Among the multiple creeks entering Lake Wylie, which ones meet the criteria of André Powell and Brian Porter? […]

Going offshore in March requires more preparation than do trips in warmer months. Pay closer attention to weather forecasts and carry extra clothes and warm blankets.

Conditions and safety

Bryan Bowers

March weather can vary greatly from day to day. Perfect conditions for chasing wahoo and tuna are not what most people assume they are. […]

Brian Porter admires a nice Lake Wylie bass, typical of the 14- to 16-inch fish that make up the largest part of the fishery.

How does Wylie compare?

Tim Mead

Brian McRae, a fisheries biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission said Lake Wylie’s largemouth bass fishery compares favorably with some of North Carolina’s other best bass fisheries. […]