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Catfish grabbers are sure to attract attention when they haul a big catfish out around a public boat landing.

Hand-to-Hand Combat

Mark Powers was standing waist deep in the warming waters of Lake Thurmond, discussing big catfish. […]

An artificial Yummee Fly’n Fish is an extremely productive lure when fished offshore below a kite. The 6/0 and 9/0 hooks are cabled together and tied to a leader of 130-pound test monofilament.

Go Fly a Kite

If a stranger walked up to J. Gary Early Jr. and suggested that he “go fly a kite,” he would probably take it as a compliment – not an insult. […]

The biggest wave of flounder arrives in the area around Winyah Bay and Georgetown near Memorial Day, and the fishing can be excellent through Thanksgiving.

Find Fine Fishing for Flatties

Dan Kibler

The first sign the fun is about to begin is when the fish show up around Pawley’s Island. […]

Currents

You can come home again

Dan Kibler

The first Kiblers came to South Carolina in 1753 from an area of Germany near the Swiss border via the sailing ship Anne, arriving in Charleston. […]

Fred Roumbanis of Auburn, Calif. won the Greensboro Bassmaster American after qualifing 11th of 12 for the final and then running away from the field by almost 12 pounds.

Californian Wins Greensboro Bassmaster American

Dan Kibler

Fred Roumbanis of Auburn, Calif., won the $250,000 first prize at the Bassmaster American fishing tournament May 17-20 on High Rock Lake and Lake Townsend. […]

John Davinson, of Clayton with his state record 16-pound channel catfish.

Clayton Fisherman Sets Channel Catfish State Record

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – After dropping the minimum weight requirement on the channel catfish state record category earlier this year, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced May 15 that John Davinson has reeled in the new state record with his catch of a 16-pound channel catfish from the Roanoke River. […]

DNR is offering brochure advising homeowners on ways to avoid unpleasant encounters with South Carolina's growing black bear population.

Homeowner’s Guide to Living with Bears Published by DNR

SCDNR News Release

A homeowner’s guide to living with bears was recently published by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, offering handy tips for peacefully co-existing with these fascinating mammals. […]

Children to age 15 can fish for free at one of more than 40 statewide WRC sponsored fishing events from June 1-10 and might win a lifetime saltwater/freshwater fishing license.

WRC Schedules Free Kids’ Fishing Events

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 14) – Kids! Fish for free at one of more than 40 statewide fishing events from June 1-10, and you might win a lifetime saltwater/freshwater fishing license. […]

Anglers who believe nets are killing too many slot drum in N.C.’s coastal creeks can meet with the DMF Red Drum Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 8, at Little Washington.

DMF’s Red Drum Committee Meets May 8 at Washington

North Carolina Sportsman

For anglers and guides who want the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries to amend the placing of 2 ½-inch mesh gill nets in coastal creeks that also are nursery areas for sportfishes such as red drum, speckled trout, flounder and other species, they have a chance to voice their concerns May 8 at the DMF’s regional office in Washington, N.C.
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James McLawhorn (Right) with the Triumph 190 Bay boat rigged with a 115-horsepower, 4-stroke Mercury outboard and EZ-Loader trailer he won by attending the 2007 Sportsman Fishing Schools. Sportsman Publisher, Ty Conti (Left) presented the boat to McLawho

Raleigh Man Wins Boat at Sportsman Fishing Schools

South Carolina Sportsman

A Raleigh man was the grand-prize winner at the 2007 Sportsman Fishing Schools, taking home a Triumph 190 Bay boat rigged with a 115-horsepower, 4-stroke Mercury outboard and EZ-Loader trailer for attending the North Carolina Sportsman Fishing School on March 17 in Raleigh. […]