Bass Fishing
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Fishing
‘Marine-grade’ means more than you might think
Owning a boat long enough to pay it off has a dark side. I usually own a fishing boat about 15 years — long enough to get it set up just right for me and, unfortunately, long enough to see electrical problems develop. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass are spread out this month, so fish November patterns
In November, bass spread out a good bit, but you can always find some bass in shallow water, so try these patterns this time of year. […]
Deer Hunting
Sometimes, being upwind of deer is your best bet to tag one
One of the first lessons hunters learn is how good a deer’s senses are. Their senses of smell, hearing and sight are what helps them get from place to place without getting into a dangerous situation.
Deer Hunting
Moon phase ‘app’ aids deer hunters
Some hunters don’t believe moon phases affect deer and fish movements, but with years of experience, deer hunters Jon Tilley and Steve Burnette are convinced the moon influences whitetail ramblings. […]
Deer Hunting
Age bucks correctly without doing any ground checking
As deer age, their bodies show it, so looking at their bodies instead of their racks will allow you to get a good estimate of how old a buck is. […]
Deer Hunting
The snort-wheeze is an effective call in the deer woods
The “snort-wheeze” is an effective call when used properly in the deer woods, but use it sparingly and approriately. […]
Deer Hunting
Soft, subtle sounds are the key to making effective bleats and grunts when targeting a big buck
Steve Cobb, a Hunter Specialties pro staffer from Union, S.C., said that the specific manner of grunts and bleats hinges on where he’s hunting. […]
Deer Hunting
Newberry teen reached out and touched big 8-pointer?
A couple of years ago, South Carolina Sportsman featured an incredible story about Bryson Longshore, a 13-year-old Newberry middle-school student who killed a 20-inch, 8-point buck at a cool 600 yards. […]
Hunting
Why are South Carolina’s high tides so high?
South Carolina’s Lowcountry has the highest tides along the south Atlantic coast because of the shape of the coastline. […]