Ducks
Fire is friend and foe
The 2011 Juniper Road Fire burned holes in Holly Shelter’s Lodge Road Impoundment dikes; however, it did more good for ducks than bad. […]
November 2013
Bass Fishing
Seeing spots, I think….
When setting the revamped regulations for black bass, SCDNR biologists were wary of splitting limits between similar-looking bass species for fear of anglers harvesting the wrong fish. […]
Bass Fishing
Commission, CP&L decisions boosted big Harris bass
With Shearon Harris Lake’s popularity among bass fishermen and its proximity to the heavily populated Raleigh-Durham area, fishing pressure could have hurt its reputation for producing trophy bass. […]
Sidebars
Man-made and manipulated duck foods
The Lodge Road Impoundment has 21 acres of fields in the shape of an “I” that were ditched and planted in small grains several years ago, partly with the help of funding from Ducks Unlimited. […]
Bass Fishing
Harris has recovered from first fish kill
Shearon Harris Lake experienced its worst — and probably first — fish kill this past April, when fishermen noticed a majority of the 110 largemouth bass, 35 crappie, 20 sunfish and two catfish near the Holleman Landing boat ramp. […]
Sidebars
Greentree impoundments are ‘nut’ havens
A greentree impoundment takes advantage of acorns, of one of the primary food sources of larger puddle ducks, including wood ducks, mallards and black ducks. […]
Inshore Fishing
A mid-morning trout brunch?
In October and November, it no longer takes an early bird to catch a trout. […]
Inshore Fishing
Must carry items
There are no restaurants or hotels on the barrier island that is South Core banks. You must take along everything you will need during your stay. […]
Inshore Fishing
Don’t forget fishing piers
Fishermen should not overlook their favorite ocean fishing pier when targeting whiting. […]
Deer Hunting
Pick the right calls, rattling horns
Deer calls on the market today produce a variety of sounds. Look for ones with adjustable reeds that are loud and capable of making many sounds. […]