Deer Hunting
Blind luck
Chris House and Jerry Simmons both like to hunt from tent-style ground blinds when using crossbows. […]
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Deer Hunting
Cocking a crossbow
Jerry Simmons cocks his crossbow before entering a blind or stand. […]
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Trout fishing on Cape Fear coast has been speck-tacular
This has been a fall to catch speckled trout, and the action along the Cape Fear coast is as good as anywhere. Catching fish is expected and filling limits with many releases is the norm. It doesn’t get much better than this. […]
Inshore Fishing
Live baits with a purpose
Capt. Mark Stacy likes to use live baits for trout and redfish — and for flounder, too, when they are around. Years of experience have shown him where he can catch mullet minnows, small menhaden and shrimp well into the fall. […]
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Inshore Fishing
Keep leaders tangle-free
Surf-fishing guide Walter White pre-rigs his live-bait leaders for surf fishing. These leaders are used when red drum are likely to bite and are rigged with circle hooks. […]
Inshore Fishing
Beach-driving briefs
Details on beach-driving permits […]
Inshore Fishing
Save vehicle expenses by going electric
William Clardy fishes often at Topsail Beach, as well as other more remote strands of sand. A dedicated surf fisherman, he developed the idea for fitting an electric motor to a pier cart. […]
Inshore Fishing
Cleaning a ‘sea squab’
There are several ways to clean a puffer. But the end result is the same, with the body of the fish looking like a chicken drumstick, earning it the nickname “sea squab.” […]
Inshore Fishing
Spike it in the sand
While many beginning surf fishermen use PVC tube rod holders with an angled cut in the bottom, Walter White said there are other styles that are much more efficient. […]