Bass Fishing
Bass make big moves in March
During March, anglers can expect to catch bass on both the upper and lower ends of lakes in the Carolinas. […]
March 2014
Bass Fishing
It’s March bass madness
I look forward to March like no other month on the calendar, and it has very little to do with college basketball tournaments. […]
Bass Fishing
Chikara crankbaits
Bass fishermen are tying on a hot product from Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. Surprisingly, it isn’t a soft plastic like the ever-popular Senko. In fact, it’s a hard bait with an attitude. […]
The Shootist
Turkey patterns and cleaning tips
In turkey hunting, preparation is everything.
So thinking about you guys (and gals) who get all heated up over feathers in the spring, I thought I would write about patterning — and cleaning your guns. […]
Fishing
Garmin catches up (and then some)
Garmin is bringing its down- and side-scanning sonar technology to the marine electronics market, calling them DownVü and SideVü. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Tools of the tight-line trade
Getting started tight-lining for crappie requires advanced preparation. Admittedly, that also means a moderate investment. […]
Inshore Fishing
Croaking on the huge numbers of Pamlico by-catch
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ stock-status report on Atlantic croaker generates more questions than answers. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Tighten up
Crappie enter the prespawn mode as early as mid-February or as late as mid-March. When they are staging, many anglers prefer to tight-line for crappie rather than long-line. […]
Freshwater Fishing
These 7 tips will improve your long-line trolling
Like spider-rigging, having success in long-line trolling takes dedication in order to get a system that works for your boat and your setup. Try these seven tips will help you become a better long liner. […]
Freshwater Fishing
What does your jig weigh?
Crappie anglers are familiar with using jigs that weigh considerably less than typical bass jigheads. Popular jig weights for crappie include 1/32-, 1/16-, and 1/8-ounce, but weights can vary considerably from one manufacturer to another, sometimes even one jig to another. […]