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The Winter Slam
Light ice had crunched under shoes on the dock earlier that morning, but later in the day, when the fish started biting, it was suddenly warm — enough to unzip jackets and peel off layers of clothing. […]
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Cover: December 2009 (NC)
Michael Helbert’s beautiful 10-point is only about an inch shy of qualifying for the B&C record book. […]
Fishing
It’s the night before Christmas, and a fisherman needs a present
The wives of several friends have already called to make sure I would be doing another column with gift ideas for their husbands, so here it is once again. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Lehew, Richardson post big victories
Charlotte’s Shane Lehew won the Sept. 26-27 Walmart BFL’s North Carolina Division Super Tournament with a 2-day catch of 22 pounds, 6 ounces, winning $5,270. […]
Fishing
December fishing by the numbers: The ‘magic’ number is 50 (degrees). It will direct you to the bass
In December, I’m usually thinking about deer hunting or getting ready to go striper fishing, but it can be a great month to catch largemouth bass — if the weather cooperates. […]
Fishing
The single purpose vs. combo unit question
Units capable of doing practically everything are available, yet some boaters still prefer single-purpose electronics. […]
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No controversial deer changes on Commission’s January hearings list
The good news for hunters who attend January’s public hearings is the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission won’t propose controversial deer-season date changes for 2010. […]
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Big Butner Buck
Ronald Briggs has seen big and small whitetail deer during his 25 years as a public-safety officer for the town of Butner. […]
Backlashes
Is Gordian knot a solution for nets?
The problem of more wisely managing North Carolina’s saltwater resources may require a “Gordian knot” solution. And it could happen soon. […]
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Hunting bears with hounds is tough, rewarding
Ralph Britt still looks like he could suit up and catch a footballs the way he did for Tom Reed and Dick Sheridan as an N.C. State tight end in the mid-1980s and for one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. […]