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Cover: August 2009 (NC) – Hunting
Saltwater fishing is still great, and hunting’s right around the corner. What could be better? […]
Statewide NC
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Cover: August 2009 (NC) – Fishing
Saltwater fishing is still great, and hunting’s right around the corner. What could be better? […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Carolina rigs + scented soft baits = a good fish dinner
I believe most fishermen are familiar with the Carolina rig. It’s a very basic way of rigging that involves using a short to medium piece of leader, a swivel and an egg or bullet sinker to make a bottom rig. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Presentation is a key for hot-weather trout
One hard lesson I’ve learned fishing mountain trout streams in the hottest months of summer is this: how you present a fly is far more important than the type of fly you use. If the fly is sufficiently “buggy” and floats naturally, chances are good that a trout will hit it. […]
Bass Fishing
Pay attention to current, oxygen
If there are two factors that make bass fishing in August great or horrible, it’s current and oxygen — or not having them. […]
Greener Pastures
Develop strategies for trophy deer
As a buck’s antler velvet begins to lose its blood supply and dry out at the tail end of the month, deer hunters need to review objectives and historical harvest data, then decide what their goals will be for the season. […]
Bass Fishing
In August, grass can mean bass
If you’re not a structure fisherman, this article is for you. The ability to catch bass in August can be as simple as finding the green grass. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Lambeth scores big check at Kerr BFL
George Lambeth of Thomasville took the first-place prize of $4,359 at the June 13 Wal-Mart BFL Piedmont Division event at Kerr Lake. His haul of 15 pounds, 12 ounces was caught on jigs. […]
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Sailfish Central
When fishermen think about sailfish, names such as Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallerta, Costa Rica or Guatemala come to mind. […]
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Whacking Waccamaw Whites
Ned Connelly squinted through the smoke-gray dawn, surveying the water intently for the tiniest of splashes. Motoring along the shoreline of Lake Waccamaw, he wiped his forehead with a towel. […]