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Trout, reds still biting in waters around Beaufort
Water temperatures have fallen in the last couple of weeks in Beaufort’s waters, but that has been good news for trout and redfish anglers. […]
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Huge numbers of crappie biting around docks at High Rock, but size is lacking
Granted, the crappie biting at High Rock Lake these days are little bitty, with most measuring less than the legal length of eight inches. […]
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Inshore and offshore bite has been great around Charleston
December has brought inconsistent weather to the Lowcountry, but Scott Hammond of Haddrell’s Point Tackle in Charleston said fishing has been strong for a number of species, both inshore and offshore. […]
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Jordan Lake crappie working over baits fished in New Hope channel
Cold weather is often difficult in freshwater because many fish species go into a lockdown mode as their metabolism slows. Not so for crappie, and not at Jordan Lake. […]
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Off the beaten path — South Edisto River is a winter redfish paradise
It happens to every fisherman at sometime or another. A sick feeling in the pit of a stomach for some, panic for others, and even anger for a select few souls. […]
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When it’s cold, it’s hot – Slow-trolling live baits or artificials can produce plenty of winter striped bass on High Rock Lake
The winter months, particularly December through February, are best times to pursue striped bass in large impoundments across North Carolina, and High Rock Lake on the Yadkin River south of Lexington has consistently been a top producer. […]
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Crankbait bite about to bust loose at High Rock, Badin
The recent weather – near-freezing rains and cold winds – have prompted some fishermen to call it a season at High Rock and Badin lakes, but not Lexington’s Chris Brown, who said the small-crankbite bite should be just around the corner once the weather stabilizes. […]
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Inshore slam a distinct possibility in South Carolina’s Lowcountry creeks
The fall presents Lowcountry fishermen with one of the best opportunities to catch an “inshore slam” of redfish, flounder and speckled trout on the same trip, and Morgan Watt of Lady’s Island said small creeks that become isolated from incoming water during low tide are great places to do just that. […]
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Trolling bite for stripers has kicked in at High Rock Lake
For the past two weeks, plenty of striped bass in the 10-pound class have been caught at High Rock Lake by fishermen slow-trolling bucktails or using live bait. […]
Deer of the Year
Stanly County produces 150-inch, 10-point buck for New London woman
A New London woman celebrated Veteran’s Day in an unusual but exciting way by killing her best deer in more than 25 years, a 150-inch 10-pointer. […]