Freshwater Fishing

Recipes for hot spring patterns

Z-Wing Caddis Pupa — This pattern can be tied in sizes 12 to 18, but for spring, 18 would be a better choice, especially on the Chattooga. Use alone or as dropper with another nymph pattern or with a dry fly. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Double down

When fishing a slip-float rig near a dock, a pair of anglers should begin by fishing their minnows at two different depths. […]

Bass Fishing

‘City Limits’ paddling

The spring run of striped bass that makes its way up river from the Santee-Cooper lakes into the Congaree River offers a chance at some prime “city limits fishing” in Columbia that would make even Mike Iaconelli envious. […]

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A Sight for Sore Eyes

Nothing breaks the ice for saltwater anglers seeking big fish like the spring cobia run. The fish swarm the Crystal Coast in May, with the epicenter of the action being Morehead City. […]

Inshore Fishing

Closing the deal

Cobia are big, strong fish, and they often come to the boat with plenty of energy in reserve. Many a cooler, center console, rods and body parts have suffered damage from a freshly-landed cobia. […]

Inshore Fishing

Sling bling at ling

A cobia by any other name — they’re also known as lemonfish and ling — still looks like a big, brown catfish. He may be ugly, but he likes his “bling.” […]

Inshore Fishing

Queuing up

During cobia season, a quick look at many bodies of water around the Beaufort/Hilton Head area will erase any doubt about the popularity of cobia. […]