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Good & bad

The good news is the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission decided at its September meeting to consider in 2012 proposals for 2013’s netting seasons that may reduce waste in the striped-bass ocean trawling season. […]

Shane Linebarger of Lincolnton, N.C. won the 2-day BFL Super Tournament on Lake Hartwell with 25.15 pounds.

SC teams miss top spot

Glenn Corley

Teams from South Carolina teams took four of the top five places, missing out only on first place, at the Sept. 18 Cabela’s King Kat Tournament on Clarks Hill Lake. […]

The proper rod for fighting big fish like tarpon, cobia and bull redfish is one that will allow the fisherman to get control of the fish and get it to the boat quickly.

Choosing the right rod

Bryan Bowers

Most anglers agree that one of the most-important things to fishing success, after locating the fish, is how the bait or lure is presented. […]

A stable kayak, a shotgun and a river full of wood ducks can make for an extremely enjoyable jump-shooting trip.

Get the jump on woodies

Phillip Gentry

Two things you’ll find in abundance across South Carolina are wood ducks and flowing waterways. […]

This screen view shows Simrad’s BSM-2 CHIRP sonar module at work clearly tracking the 3,993-foot bottom.

First pings, now chirps?

Allan Tarvid

Keeping up with developments in sonar, radar and GPS over the last few decades hasn’t been easy, and the evolution of marine electronics seems to be speeding up. […]

A crankbait is a great tool to catch bass in November, when they’re bunched up, relating to baitfish in transition between seasons.

Crank yourself up a bass

Davy Hite

Most people know my favorite bait is a mop jig, and I’ll always have one tied on, but to me, November is one of the best months of the year to fish a crankbait. […]

A fly fisher works the delayed-harvest section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County.

Delayed-harvest streams

Robert Satterwhite

If you want to catch high numbers of trout in the winter, head for a delayed-harvest stream. These streams are heavily stocked in October and November, and fishing remains good throughout the cold months. […]

Salisbury’s Brad Peyton shows off the 5.12-pound bass he caught in the Sept. 10 Yadkin Team Tournament event at High Rock Lake. It was the big fish of the day.

Livewell

Tony Garitta

Dave Wolak returned to his hometown of Wake Forest $125,000 richer after winning the Sept. 15-18 FLW Tour event on New York’s Lake Champlain, with a four-day catch of 81 pounds. […]

Chris Williams won the first round of the 2011 Bag-a-Buck Contest.

Hunter from North wins first round of Bag-A-Buck monthly contest

Dan Kibler

Chris Williams had his eyes and his crosshairs on a big buck the afternoon of Aug. 23, so focused on getting a good shot that he almost missed a better one. […]

Mebane's Alan Webb won the first round of the North Carolina Sportsman Bag-a-Buck Contest with this photo of a nice buck he killed on Sept. 18.

Mebane man wins opening round of Bag-a-Buck Contest

Dan Kibler

Alan Webb of Mebane made a small move the evening of Sept. 18, and it wound up being a good one. […]