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The improved clinch knot is popular among anglers. The attached video shows step-by-step instructions.

How to tie an improved clinch knot

The improved clinch knot is probably one of the first knots an angler learns, and is a quick, easy way to make a strong connection between line and hook. […]

Watch the attached vid to for step-by-step instructions on how to tie the improved clinch knot.

Knot instructions: How to tie an improved clinch knot

From News Reports

The improved clinch knot is probably one of the first knots an angler learns, and is a quick, easy way to make a strong connection between line and hook. […]

Catch more catfish in the dog days of summer

Terry Madewell

Catching catfish in the dog days of summer requires good planning. […]

Redfish are suckers for shrimp fished on the bottom or suspended above it on a cork rig.

Stay on shrimp in August

Brian Cope

It’s no surprise that it’s hot. It’s August, so sweltering days are the norm, and a lot of anglers opt to stay indoors and wait for the fall bite. But ask Capt. Rob Bennett of Johns Island’s Lowcountry Inshore Charters about fishing this month, and you will get a different response. […]

The N.C. Wildlife Federation has received a $25,000 grant to help children learn to appreciate outdoors experiences.

N.C. Wildlife Federation gets grant to help children explore nature

Craig Holt

The N.C. Wildlife Federation has learned that it’s been chosen to receive a $25,000 grant from The North Face Co. to help educate children about nature and the outdoors world. […]

Andrew Helms and Jake Whitaker of UNC Charlotte won the Bassmaster College Series National Championship on Lake Chatuge with a three-day total weight of 38 pounds, 9 ounces.

UNC Charlotte fishing team wins national college bass-fishing title

North Carolina Sportsman

UNC Charlotte’s bass-fishing team defended its “home waters” in a winning way last week, taking home the national championship in the Bassmaster College Series tournament on Lake Chatuge, a 7,500-acre reservoir along the North Carolina-Georgia border. […]

Scouting is just one of the preseason “chores” a deer hunter must complete; finding a previous year’s rubbed tree might put you a leg up on finding this season’s trophy buck.

The buck starts here – Preseason scouting will lead to better results once opening day of deer season arrives across North Carolina

Jim Casada

My Grandpa Joe, a hickory-tough old fellow who cherished all aspects of the hunting experience, was fond of reminding me, “The hunting’s only part of it.” […]