Bass Fishing
Jerk a knot in him – follow this expert’s tips on jerkbait fishing in the fall
When you talk to bass fishermen about fishing a jerkbait, they talk about the early spring, prespawn period when the water is cold. […]
October 2015
Inshore Fishing
The stuff we really need
Let’s face it. Kayakers are on par with just about anyone when it comes to “stuff”. The late George Carlin did a comedy routine about stuff; it was spot on. […]
Fishing
Stanley’s Ribbit Runt
Ann Thomasson Wilson knows a good artificial lure when she sees one. […]
Fishing
High-tech developments haven’t changed sonar basics
Current-generation sonar units show the underwater world with a level of realism fishermen could only dream of 30 or 40 years ago. […]
Bass Fishing
Know what you can catch and keep
License requirements change at the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, which carries US 17 Business/US 76/US 421 across the river in WIlmington. […]
Inshore Fishing
For the birds
Fall is a bad time to be a shrimp or a baitfish, but the bait buffet feeds more than just finned predators lurking below the surface. […]
Bass Fishing
Working the tide
Bass pro Mike Lanier of Winnabow emphasizes that the rivers around Wilmington are tidal, and that understanding this is key for fishing success. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fish a dropper
The hopper-dropper rig is a very popular technique used across the nation to catch trout, but it is usually for the freshwater version swimming in the fast-flowing streams in the mountains. […]
Bass Fishing
Wilmington’s rivers
Four rivers are fishable around Wilmington, with the Cape Fear being the primary artery for travel and fishing activity. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Make good use of good electronics
Besides the tackle in his boat, guide Steve Pietrykowski points to his electronics as the most-important thing he takes to the lake on every trip. […]