Inshore Fishing
Find flat edges, find trout
Ben Powers of Reel Time Charters in Charleston, S.C., directed the attention of the two fishermen on his boat to a place he expected to find speckled trout. […]
May 2017
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Cobia on corks
As the Earth slides closer to the sun during spring, the waters warm and kick-starts fishing action. Anglers along the coast of both Carolinas look forward to the first few weeks of May, when nearshore waters fill up with energy rich pods of menhaden, knowing that these oily baitfish will be swarmed by toothy predators every step of the way in their travels. […]
Bass Fishing
Don’t miss May’s magic
I have said many times before that as far as the chance to catch big bass across the Carolinas, March is probably the best month. But I’m just as sure that, overall, the best month to just go out and catch bass is May. […]
Fishing
Strike King Trout Magic
Soft plastic lures account for more trout in ice chests than any other lure style, and Strike King has upped the ante on inshore soft plastics with Trout Magic. […]
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Plano Guide Series Tackle Bag
Keeping your tackle organized and protected has never been simpler than with Plano’s new Guide Series of tackle bags. […]
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The cats’ meow – All four catfish species are up and around on South Carolina’s Lake Murray in May
The density and diversity of catfish species found in South Carolina’s Lake Murray, along with warming water temperatures, creates an outstanding opportunity to catch a cooler full of ol’ Mr. Whiskers. […]
Fishing
Rapala’s X-Rap Long Cast
When the fish are feeling the pressure, a long cast is critical to getting bit. If trout and reds feel like you’re on top of them, they simply won’t bite, so back off a little and make a longer cast. […]
Fishing
Z-Man EZ ShrimpZ
Possessing the same deadly good looks and fish-catching prowess of its rigged brethren, the EZ ShrimpZ can serve as replacement bodies for the rigged version or rigged separately on jigheads or a weedless hook. […]
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Dance a spring jig – North Carolina’s offshore bottomfish
On the Cape Fear coast, spring mornings can come very early. When the forecast is for light and slight wind, there is a rash of pre-dawn activity at the boat ramps and marinas as everyone makes last-minute preparations to head offshore. […]