Outside Carolina's Archives - Page 42 of 47

Gun ownership protected from state, local government bans, U.S. Supreme Court rules

State and local governments cannot quash the right to keep or bear arms, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today (June 28) in a five to four vote. […]

Drifting cut baits on a Carolina rig or Santee rig is the preferred method for catching Kerr Reservoir’s blue catfish.

Whiskered Whoppers

Craig Holt

If you like heated arguments, it only takes one question: which North Carolina lake has the most and biggest catfish? […]

Oil has been staining Louisiana's fragile marshes for almost a month now, and anglers have become frustrated with constantly changing closures and openings.

Questions about oil dispersant drive Louisiana fishing closures, some fisheries could collaps

Andy Crawford

While many Louisiana anglers have expressed frustration with a string of fishing closures and reopenings following the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries head Robert Barham said there is method to the madness. […]

On July 1, bass at Jordan Lake will be managed with a 14-inch size mimimum — to promote the harvest of smaller bass and improve growth rates.

Steamy Bass

Craig Holt

Like the old gray mare, B. Everett Jordan Lake ain’t what she used to be — but she’s still pretty good. […]

Late March and throughout April, Kevin Chandler said fishermen are liable to come in contact with some real lunkers at Badin Lake, which is known to produce lots of quality fish — or bigger.

Blue Ribbon Blades

Dan Kibler

Badin Lake, clear and deep in the old, round-topped Uwharrie Mountains, might seem on the surface to be the last place a bass fisherman would count on a spinnerbait. […]

Backlashes

Will our fisheries ever be managed for fish?

Todd Masson

Three decisions involving saltwater fisheries occurred during February. One was fairly-well publicized; two flew under the radar. […]

Virginia pro John Crews won his first BASS tournament this weekend by putting together a four-day sack weighing 72 pounds, 6 ounces during the Bassmaster Elite Series season opener on the California Delta.

Crews wins season’s inaugural Bassmaster Elite Series event

From News Reports

The equivalent, for an angler, to Lebron James swishing a last-second three-pointer is to land a 5-pounder on the last cast. […]

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BASS moves Federation Nation Championship to Louisiana’s Red River

From News Reports

Amateur anglers will gather on Louisiana’s Red River Oct. 27-29 for the BASS Federation Nation Championship, from which six will earn coveted slots in the 2011 Bassmaster Classic. […]

Between 4,000 and 5,000 fishermen from around the country gathered Wednesday to call for congressional action to reform how marine fisheries are managed.

Fishermen rally to net support in Washington

Jerry Dilsaver

Many fishing industry spokesmen and more than 20 political leaders who support the fishing industry are calling the “United We Fish” rally that was held near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday (Feb. 24), accomplished exactly what it was intended to do – draw attention to problems with the current course of marine fisheries management. […]

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Groups demand immediate marine fisheries management changes

From News Reports

Six groups representing recreational anglers have joined to call on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Jane Lubchenco to change how the nation’s marine fisheries are managed, going so far as to lay out a framework to do so. […]