March 2015 Archives - Page 3 of 7

Hanko’s Aluminum Boats 22 X 7 LS

The 22 X 7 LS is the latest high-performance boat in a line of Hanko’s aluminum boats that began with workboats and now includes a little bit of everything. […]

A good, high-definition depth finder is crucial to being able to locate the outside edges of the Little River jetties where redfish lurk this month.

Picture the bottom

Jeff Burleson

From fishing in 8 inches of water for tailing redfish to deep-dropping for swordfish in 750 feet of water, knowing and understanding what is down below is crucial on a fishing trip. […]

By trailing a length of logging chain behind the boat, anglers fishing from the bow can go slow even in strong winds.

As a tournament crappie fisherman Charlotte’s Mike Parrott is no stranger to fishing when he has to. He doesn’t get the luxury of choosing when tournaments will be held and most times, unless a dire situation exists, it’s time to hit the water. […]

Scully’s Aluminum Boats 2072 Walk Thru

Jerry Dilsaver

The 2072 Walk Thru is one of the more-popular models from Scully’s Aluminum Boats. […]

Soft-plastic frogs can be “buzzed” over and through thick vegetation to catch bass.

A bait doesn’t always need a blade to buzz

Pete Rogers

While a buzzbait denotes a specific style of bait that carries a large blade that churns across the top of the water., other baits can be “buzzed” and often achieve a similar response. […]

Warm days in late winter and early spring can not only bring out comfortable clothing, but active feeding in redfish.

Weather is a key factor in catching jetty redfish

Jeff Burleson

A nice, sunny spring day on the water feels good to the fishermen, but even more important, a warming trend can actually improve fishing, especially at the jetties that line Little River Inlet. […]

Gator-Tail GTR 37 17 x 54

Jerry Dilsaver

Duck hunters are a dedicated lot and constantly face the challenge of getting away from the easy-to-reach places to more-productive hunting grounds. […]

Knowing how the tide runs in a certain area can put you in position to fish productive shallow-water areas like this bay with oysters. Not knowing the tide can leave you stranded.

Fishing the tide

Jerry Dilsaver

Rick Patterson said it is important to know and understand tides before fishing on the flats and bays around Swansboro. […]

Gator Trax Boats

Jerry Dilsaver

After making a name in the mud boat industry for more than 14 years, Gator Trax Boats have moved into the mainstream and are building boats intended to be powered by standard outboards. […]

Guide Brad Taylor wrestles a Lake Murray crappie out of heavy shoreline cover.

Shallow slab sensations

Terry Madewell

According to guide Brad Taylor, shallow-water crappie action doesn’t last for an extended period at Lake Murray, but it’s sensational when it occurs. […]