September 2013 Archives - Page 3 of 7

When it comes to doing stock assessments and research, catfish are well down the list for most wildlife agencies, including North Carolina’s.

Taking stock

Of fisheries stock assessments, catfish surveys tend to fall farther down the list than other popular species such as black bass, stripers and crappie. […]

The efforts of organized anglers helped SCDNR draft regulations that manage Lake Russell as a trophy striper fishery.

Striped bass protection

Scott Keepfer

Once it was discovered that super-sized striped bass were in Lake Russell, no one wanted to protect them more than the very fishermen hell-bent on catching them. […]

Well-placed trail cameras can take much of the physical effort out of preseason scouting by documenting deer movements.

Cameras will cover deer movements

Terry Madewell

In recent years, the use of digital cameras has become very popular with hunters, and for good reason. They will show you where and when deer are moving. […]

B’n’M’s Silver Cat rods are designed to give fishermen targeting catfish a strong, sensitive rod.

B’n’M unveils new catfish rods

Phillip Gentry

A leader in the crappie and panfish industry, B’n’M Poles has unveiled a line of catfish rods. The Silver Cat series is the companies’ first move into the catfishing world. […]

Dogs can often push bucks out of heavy cover early in the season when still-hunters can’t get to them.

Put the dogs on ’em early

Terry Madewell

Bob Matthews of Ladson certainly still hunts during the early season, but he will also use dogs to hunt deer. […]

Keeping your terminal tackle strong is the biggest factor in catching more grouper like this gag.

Extra grouper is worth the extra effort

Chris Burrows

Brant McMullan, who operates the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, is best known as a king mackerel expert, but when he charters in the fall, he also likes to specifically target gag grouper in the fall. Through trial and error, he has come up with some specific tips for fishermen targeting grouper. […]

White marlin may be scarce in other places, but there’s no paucity of them in waters off North Carolina.

Are white marlin threatened?

Bob Goldstein

The National Marine Fisheries Service recently considered a charge that landings data supported listing the white marlin as “threatened” under the National Endangered Species Act. […]

Getting a grouper away from the bottom structure almost immediately after the hookset is crucial so the strong fish can’t get around rocks and cut your line.

Grouper tackle and rigging

Chris Burrows

To be successful, grouper, tackle must be very specific and virtually bulletproof. The name of the game is to immediately pull heavy, strong fish away from structure that can destroy leaders. […]

Roundscale spearfish like this one caught by the Fistfull out of Pirates Cove Marina in Manteo, are often mistaken for a white marlin.

Hatchet marlin?

Bob Goldstein

Capt. Fin Gaddy of the Qualifier out of Oregon Inlet said nobody knows how many white marlin are really caught because many were possibly spearfish. […]

A homemade mud anchor is a quick and inexpensive alternative to more-expensive shallow-water anchoring systems.

Homemade Cajun Anchor

Phillip Gentry

A mud anchor or “Cajun anchor” is a popular device used by anglers when fishing shallow waters. Designed to hold a boat in place quickly, it was the predecessor of today’s modern Power Poles and Anchor pins that deploy mechanically. […]

Capt. Sam Jones shows off some nice summer trout his clients caught at Lake Jocassee.

Lake Jocassee August fishing report

Fishing Hotspots

When the calendar turns to August, Sam Jones of Jocassee Charters said some anglers turn to fishing at night in 60 to 80 feet of water. […]

August fishing report for southeastern North Carolina

Fishing Hotspots

For Capt. Jot Owens of Jot It Down Fishing Charters in Wrightsville Beach, sheepshead are worth pursing in August for more than one reason. […]

The River

Features

Along with summer heat and humidity, anglers temporarily lose the solitude the river provides this time of year and are forced to share it. […]

Are you using the correct hook size?

Features

Many anglers unknowingly miss out on catching fish because they aren’t using the proper hook size. These tips will help. […]

Cross it up: Don’t overlook crossbows

Deer Hunting

For many deer hunters, a crossbow represents much more than simply another piece of hunting equipment. […]