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Freshwater grass shrimp are common around Shearon Harris’ grass beds, and they’re a killer bait for shellcrackers, but not readily available at bait shops.

Freshwater grass shrimp are a killer bait for shellcrackers at North Carolina’s Shearon Harris Lake

It may be common knowledge to some, but it’s probably safe to say that most anglers are unaware that the grass beds in Shearon Harris Lake are literally teeming with freshwater grass shrimp, which make an excellent shellcracker bait, according to guide Greg Griffin. […]

When hooking a shrimp under its horn, avoid the black spot that is its brain and it will stay alive longer.

How to keep live shrimp alive on the hook

Jeff Burleson

Shrimp make up a large portion of the diets of a myriad of marine life from fish to whales. While some fish are scavengers, speckled trout are sight feeders and prefer to eat their prey alive. […]

Umbrella Rig fishing for stripers

Freshwater

As temperatures cool down in late October, the umbrella rig becomes a major force for striper fishing in Carolina lakes. […]

Raeley Lee nice 8-point buck

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Raeley Lee of Johnsonville, SC killed an 8-point buck in Williamsburg County, SC on Oct. 16, 2026. […]

Buck of a lifetime

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Jonathon Hodge of Burlington, NC killed a 14-point buck in Caswell County, NC on Sept. 13, 2026. […]

An 8 year old with his 8-point!

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Grayson Key of Archdale, NC killed an 8-point buck in Rockingham County, NC on Sept. 26, 2026. […]

PENN Battalion III rod family brings purpose-built performance to saltwater anglers

NEW PRODUCTS

The new PENN Battalion III rod family expands on a new generation carrying the famous Battalion name with a versatile rod lineup. […]