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Cover: November 2008 (NC)

Even when Tar Heel deer are rutting, a haphazard approach will result in an empty pickup truck. […]

Behind their “wow factor,” today’s neatest fish finders still depend on sonar basics that remain constant.

Sonar operation is really pretty basic.

Fish finders change their appearance and add new features each year, but the principles of sonar haven’t changed since World War II. […]

Having a good plan in place for the kind of bucks you want to harvest will go a long way toward positively affecting the herd in your area.

Make harvest plans in advance

Jeff Burleson

As the mercury plunges across the state, the peak of the rut is in full swing and does are feeding heavily on all concentrated food sources as they come into estrus. […]

This walleye, which current reports indicate may not be safe to eat, was caught at Fontana Reservoir.

Mercury problem for walleyes

Robert Satterwhite

Walleye long have been one of the most-prized fish to eat in mountain lakes. […]

Start this month at the backs of creeks with a crankbait then fish channels near the bank.

Deer season leaves lakes open

David Fritts

One of the nice things about fishing in November — besides the fact the fish will bite — is the lakes aren’t crowded. […]

The Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) is only 5 inches long, .82 inches wide and carries 7 rounds of .380 Auto cartridges. Here it is shown with the newly designed Crimson Trace Laser Grips — an innovative design that clips on the front of the trigger guard, and barely alters the profile and weight of the weapon.

This small dog barks and bites

Gordon Hutchinson

There are many ways to determine you have arrived. […]

Popular artificial shrimp-imitator lures include some by Berkley, Fishbites Xtreme Scent Release, Bass Assassin Blurp, Betts Billy Bay Jumping Halo Shallow, and D.O.A.

Lures that are shrimply irresistible

Jerry Dilsaver

Several months ago I wrote a story about fishing for summer trout and puppy drum using live shrimp. […]

Sticking to one spot that has fish is usually more productive than running and gunning.

Sticking to your guns will pay off

Dustin Wilks

Pick an area and stay with it when you’re fishing in a tournament (or try this approach if you just want to catch some bass at a lake during a weekend of fun fishing). […]

David Wright of Lexington finished fourth at September’s Stren Series FLW tourney at Kerr Lake.

Lexington anglers dominate at Kerr

Tony Garitta

Lexington anglers took the top two places at the Aug. 30-31 Bassmaster Weekend Series North Carolina Division event at Kerr Lake. […]

A buck checks out a doe decoy during a recent archery hunt in North Carolina.

No foolin’, deer decoys work

Ramon Bell

Hunters know decoys work for waterfowl and predators, but are they effective in luring deer within archery range? […]