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Fishing was one of John Pechmann's favorite pasttimes. He was a staunch supporter of all wildlife resources, particularly fishing and aquatic resources.

John E. Pechmann, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Chairman, Dies

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 17) – John E. Pechmann, 57, chairman of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, died Saturday morning from an apparent heart attack. […]

Big brook trout are common at the hatchery-supported lower section of the Nantahala River.

Nantahala is diverse, productive

Robert Satterwhite

The Nantahala River in Macon and Swain counties is widely known as one of the top white-water paddling streams in the Southeast. […]

A down-rigger is a handy tool to have aboard a fishing boat as it can take lures or baits (and chum) to the level of gamefish.

How low can you go for fish?

Jerry Dilsaver

Down-riggers are one of the most underutilized pieces of equipment a fisherman trolling in saltwater has at his disposal. […]

Deep-diving crankbaits are one of the most effective bass tools during August.

Quality fish are deep this month

David Fritts

I know this is going to sound like it doesn’t make sense, but August can be a really tough month to fish for bass across North Carolina — and I like it. […]

Larry Pearson of Cramerton (pictured) shared the big-bass award with Roger Pope of Statesville at the June 10 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League N.C. Division tournament at High Rock Lake. Each angler caught a 5-pound,10-ounce bass.

Warriors on Water event fetes vets

Tony Garitta

The first Warriors on the Water tournament took place May 19 at Shearon Harris Lake in honor of service personnel from North Carolina who have returned from the Afghan and Iraq wars. […]