March 2013 Archives - Page 3 of 7

Rule of Twelfths

The Rule of Twelfths is a guideline for determining where the tide is in the rise and fall cycle and how swiftly the current is running. […]

Cover: March 2013 (SC) – Hunting

South Carolina Sportsman

Learn how to drag a gobbler away from its harem, and find out why Lake Hartwell is an up-and-coming crappie destination. […]

A great year-class spawned in 2010 should make for some tremendous crappie fishing this spring on Lake Tillery.

Expectations good for Tillery crappie

Tony Garitta

According to biologist Troy Thompson of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, anglers can anticipate excellent crappie fishing at Lake Tillery this season. […]

Greensboro turkey ‘pro’ Marshall Collete advises hunters to call less and move less when you strike up a conversation with a gobbler.

Less is more when talkin’ turkey

Craig Holt

Turkey hunter Marshall Collette said his approach to luring gobblers within gun or bow range has changed during the years. […]

Structure for making fish habitat can range from intricate commercial structures like these Mossback Fish Attractors to discarded Christmas trees.

If you build it …

Phillip Gentry

Many crappie fishermen make it a routine when fishing slows down in the winter to start creating habitat that will hold fish in warmer seasons. […]

Knowing how quickly the tide rises and falls will help fishermen decide when to arrive to fish a certain area or piece of structure like this crumbling bulkhead, complete with oyster rocks and barnacles.

Working with Beaufort area tides

Jerry Dilsaver

The tidal change in the Beaufort area is one of the more extreme along the entire southeastern coastline. The average high tide exceeds seven feet, and the highest projected for March is 8.5 feet. […]