Inshore Fishing
How do state’s creel, size limits compare?
Much is made of differences between North Carolina’s saltwater gamefish regulations compared to other states, especially when it comes to recreational vs. commercial rules. […]
October 2013
Deer Hunting
Tips for bagging a pre-rut deer
Whitetail deer, particularly bucks, use their noses to avoid danger, and to find food and girlfriends. Scent knowledge is never more important to them than during the pre-rut period. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Depth can be a key to daily success on fall slabs
Guide Buster Rush said there’s some movement of fish during October because of the change in water temperature; it slowly drops as the month progresses. […]
Offshore Fishing
Mapping out success
Capt. Davie Tilley of the Continental Shelf understands that many anglers opt to fish out of their own private vessels, but he is still willing to help them out through a service he offers called “Fish Here Maps.” […]
Freshwater Fishing
Jigs vs. Minnows
The age-old debate continues as to which is best for catching crappie out of Santee Cooper, the jig or the minnow. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Nymphs: the cool flies
If you want to catch trout when hatches are few or nonexistent, use a nymph. […]
Inshore Fishing
Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October
A lot is going on in the Santee Cooper lakes this month. In fact, October is one of the most productive seasons for a variety of species, according to several guides. […]
Inshore Fishing
Have bait, will paddle
Regardless of the watercraft under your feet, fall fishing often means chasing fish that require live bait to catch. Powerboat anglers often take for granted the space and other considerations required to operate a bait tank or built-in livewell — a luxury for which most paddlers simply don’t have space or carrying capacity. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Catching redfish and speckled trout on topwater lures
Nothing compares to seeing a topwater lure crashed from below by a big speckled trout or redfish. […]
Greener Pastures
Love hunting? Promote it
Hunting has always been an important facet to American and human culture. Yet the history of wildlife in America could have led down an entirely different path. […]