Deer Hunting
Hey deer, come over here
If more deer knew the old English proverb, “Curiosity killed the cat”, a few more might survive each hunting season. […]
October 2015
Deer Hunting
Have plenty of backups for wind
If deer couldn’t smell, they would have been hunted to extinction thousands of years ago. They rely on a keen sense of smell to find food, communicate with other deer and avoid dangerous situations. […]
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. […]
Inshore Fishing
Watch out for October winter blast
A lot of things can happen in October, but the most-drastic game changer is the weather; it can be hot like summer or bone chilling the next day. […]
Inshore Fishing
October is for everyone
October gets a lot of love in the Santee Cooper area, and not all of it has to do with fishing. […]