November 2009 Archives - Page 2 of 3

A key to catching quality speckled trout is keeping up with the migration of shrimp from backwaters toward the ocean. As the water cools, shrimp get on the move, and specks mirror those movements.

‘Bugs’ and Specks

At a top-drawer lodge during turkey season several years ago, the host trotted out a sumptuous dinner of “bugs and spiders.” […]

Tim Barefoot shows off a nice gag grouper, one of a handful of bottomfish species that can be caught off Cape Fear late in the fall. But proposed changes in federal regulations may put a crimp in anglers’ future catches.

Get ’Em While You Can

Jerry Dilsaver

There was no doubt Barry Bobbitt had just had a strike. The tip of his rod bounced hard, but the pressure was gone before he could react. […]

Kennon Brown shows off a couple of “schoolie” sized Falls of Neuse largemouths.

Bass A-Buzz

Tim Mead

As late summer turns to autumn, among the best spots in North Carolina to scratch the largemouth itch is Falls of the Neuse Lake. […]

Cover: November 2009 (SC)

South Carolina Sportsman

Michael Rodgers’ season couldn’t possibly have gotten off to a better start. He whacked this monster in Kershaw County. […]

November is a great month to fish for striped bass on the Santee Cooper lakes, where new regulations are hopefully helping restore the fishery to past levels.

Striper fishing expected to be great this month

Terry Madewell

November brings a lot of reasons to be excited about fishing at Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, but right at the top of the list is striper fishing. […]

A Buckeye mop jig is a great November bait to swim around boat docks because bass will often suspend under floating docks or around pier pilings.

Lakes are empty, but bass are biting

Davy Hite

I’ll be the first person to admit that I don’t fish nearly as much as I should in November, because I’m in the woods hunting so much. […]

Capt. Chris Jennings and owner Mike Larrow of Micabe won top honors for the 2009 S.C. Governor’s Cup Billfish Series.

Micabe is No. 1 in Cup series

Jeff Dennis

The South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series made headlines this year when two of the scheduled tournaments were canceled due to the economic climate. […]

Greg and Laura Sigmon of Lancaster won the CATT Fall Series tournament on Lake Wateree with a catch of 13 pounds, 12 ounces.

Rikard brothers are strong in BFLs

Pat Robertson

The Rikard brothers from Leesville have been a major presence in both the angler and co-angler competition on the South Carolina and North Carolina Divisions of the Walmart Bass Fishing League this year. […]

Clemson’s Other Big Cats

Phillip Gentry

It would come as no surprise to be in the area of Lake Hartwell close to Clemson University and strike up a conversation about big cats. […]

After the rut passes, a big buck may never leave heavy cover except at night, making hunters look to unusual tactics to get a chance for a shot.

The Pressure’s On

Jeff Dennis

If September is the best month to harvest does and October’s rut is the best chance to tag a buck, then what does that make the remainder of deer season? […]