Bass Fishing
Shimano Zodias bass rods
Shimano has expanded its Zodias (ZDS) bass rod line-up with three new models that are constructed for specific lure and situation use and feature Shimano’s unique CI4+ reel seat. […]
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Bass Fishing
Line doesn’t lie – Top bass pros know when and where to use mono, braid and fluoro
Monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided line — options are numerous, and while certain fundamentals definitely guide the decisions; there’s plenty of room for creativity and situation-specific uses. […]
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Cover: August 2016 (NC)
North Carolina hunters can look for the same kind of deer hunting they’ve had the past several seasons, thanks to a stable statewide deer herd. […]
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North Carolina’s 2016 deer preview
The 2015 statewide harvest of 162,588 whitetail deer was the eighth-highest in North Carolina history, and that should be good news for this fall’s season. […]
Inshore Fishing
Pier fishing: It’s about much more than catching fish
Fishing piers offer many advantages to anglers over fishing from the beaches or from boats. But for most pier anglers, it’s about much more than just catching fish. […]
Backcasts
Get ready for a new experience
For the past 23 years, you have relied on North Carolina Sportsman to provide the most-current information about hunting and fishing in the state. […]
Cooking on the Wild Side
Fishburgers to the rescue
August is the hottest month in the Carolinas. There is often a break of a couple of cooler days in mid-month, but other than that, the sun is beating down and threatening even fish with third-degree sunburn. It doesn’t help that the humidity also hovers around the 80- to 90-percent level like the barometer is broken. […]
Inshore Fishing
HOW paddles for vets
Many people use paddling sports as a way to come to peace with nature and themselves. It is an activity that offers relaxation and serenity, away from the abuses of our busy worlds. […]
Bass Fishing
Go early and go deep for summertime bass
A lot of bass fishermen find good reasons to stay off our lakes during the peak of the summer, with the heat and recreational boat traffic chief among them. […]
Bass Fishing
Catch more topwater bass with this one tip
Anglers who follow this tip will hook more bass on topwater lures. […]