Fishing
Emily Post at the ramp?
During the boat and fishing shows over the winter, I had the opportunity to talk with a lot of readers, and one topic that I heard a lot about was proper behavior and manners at launching ramps. […]
May 2013
Freshwater Fishing
Why not big fish in a yak?
Time was when fish had little to fear from kayak anglers unless their scales were colored watermelon green or bronze red. […]
Deer Hunting
Soil moisture is No. 1
Plants are simple organisms with basic needs to fuel a laundry list of chemical reactions that sustain life. Sunlight, air and nutrient availability rank high in the cycle of life, and few plants will survive very long when any of these components is lacking. […]
Bass Fishing
Why fish slime matters
A few months ago, I accidentally dropped a bass in the bottom of a dirty old johnboat at my favorite pond. I felt bad, as it was covered in sand when I let it go. […]
Inshore Fishing
Trout close to being back
Back-to-back winter kills on spotted seatrout in 2009 and 2010 decimated the population and left anglers who love catching specks wondering when the fishery would once again be viable. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Lexington pair win big
Chris Brown and Jason Thomas of Lexington won the March 23 Carolina Bass Challenge on Jordan Lake with a 5-fish limit that weighed an impressive 27.81 pounds and was worth $9,000. […]
Bass Fishing
May is herring time
May is a unique month for bass fishermen in South Carolina because of a little, oily fish that swims in a lot of our reservoirs. […]
Content
Stripers on a platter – Water conditions are right in second half of Roanoke River striper run for great topwater action
Perhaps no fishing technique provides more excitement and satisfaction than using topwater lures. […]
Backlashes
Bear-baiting bill full of shortcomings
Responding to constituents’ requests is a good idea for politicians. It shows attention and compassion and pays dividends at the ballot box. […]
Bass Fishing
3 Keys to Keowee bass
Most bass fishermen who have never ventured onto Lake Keowee’s deep, clear waters often wonder why anyone would. […]