Statewide NC Archives - Page 189 of 633

When it matters to keep a cub a cub

How nice it would be if state legislators didn’t include portions of bills as favors or special-interest awards, especially when they think they’re wildlife experts. […]

The hotter it gets, the deeper in thick cover bass will bury up, places where only a lure like a hollow-body frog can drag them out of.

Froggie went a courtin’…

Brian Cope

Bass fishing in June. Does it get any better? You hit your favorite fishing spot armed with crankbaits, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits; you’re ready to go on a spot you’ve been staying up nights dreaming about. […]

Trout tacos are a great meal to prepare and eat on the deck or patio on a June evening.

Try chipotle trout tacos

Jerry Dilsaver

2014 was a harsh, cold winter that threatened speckled trout with a couple of hard freezes, but the trout held on and have rebounded, with the spring producing some impressive catches. […]

The type and quality of a rod's blank and components all go into how it performs in various situations and which it's best for use.

Understand how a rod performs and use it in the right situation

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt. Rick “Rod Man” Bennett of Wrightsville Beach understands a lot about fishing. He understands a lot about fishing rods, too, because he builds custom rods for everything from bluegill to blue marlin and fishes them when he guides out of his home port of Wrightsville Beach. […]

How to improve topwater lures for saltwater

Jerry Dilsaver

Using topwater lures to catch fish is a favorite technique of many fishermen. It’s definitely one of the most exciting ways to fish. […]

Get ready to get a grab on!

Phillip Gentry

By now, almost everyone has seen reality shows where a bunch of rough-looking folks feel around trying to catch catfish by hand. […]

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is considering six options to reduce the annual harvest of southern flounder by 25 to 60 percent.

Marine Fisheries Commission changes sheepshead regs, reviews flounder options

North Carolina Sportsman

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted at its meeting last week to change daily creel limits and size limits for sheepshead and proposed six options to consider to reduce the commercial and recreational harvest of southern flounder. […]

A standard milk crate can perform plenty of duties in a kayak.

No hate for the old crate

Bill Howard

Kayak anglers have a unique addiction. There is one object primarily used for something else that will cause a paddler to do a double take when it comes to using it or not: a milk crate. […]

The blueback herring spawn is a great time to catch bass on a variety of topwater plugs.

A great time to feel blue

Davy Hite

In terms of fishing opportunities, South Carolina is a unique state for a number of reasons, and the presence of blueback herring in a lot of our major reservoirs is a big one. […]

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has scheduled nine public forums across the state to discuss deer management.

Commission plans nine public forums next month to discuss deer hunting

NCWRC Release

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold nine public forums across the state in June to discuss deer management. […]