Bass Fishing

Hot striper bite ignites up and down Pamlico

Although many Tar Heel anglers believe the Roanoke River is the state’s top spring spot for catching striped bass, the best venue actually may be up and down the Pamlico River on either side of Little Washington — but particularly to the east toward Albemarle Sound. […]

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Hoo’s There? Mr. Wahoo!

Bluewater fanatics should gear up this month as eddies of warm water move toward the shoreline, kicking off a flurry of action from a favorite reel screamer, the almighty wahoo. […]

Inshore Fishing

Prevent break-offs

The sound of a big reel burning off drag will quickly energize a crew on a bluewater excursion, but the instantaneous pressure release and a limp rod will discourage even the most-patient angler when the line is severed for one reason or another. […]

Bass Fishing

Go Big!

The striper fishery on the lower Roanoke and western Albemarle Sound is one of the best in the state during the winter. […]

Bass Fishing

Stripers break out at Rudee Inlet, Va.

Striped bass fishing at the upper N.C. coast is suffering right now because of warm water, but just a few miles to the north at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, anglers are loading up on big rockfish — from time to time. […]