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To braid, or not to braid

Braided fishing line is a mainstay among anglers, but this product has only gained popularity in the lifetime of many people reading this. Most never heard of braided line at younger ages, but they’re now using it regularly and would feel lost without it during certain fishing situations. But for all its good qualities, it’s not always the best line to use. […]

Featured

Catch a tagged redfish, win a Sea Hunt bay boat

Catching redfish is always fun, but catching a tagged one that wins you a boat would be even better. And it can happen to you this year if you’re fishing in South Carolina waters and you’re registered for the CCA South Carolina Statewide Tournament and Anglers Rodeo (STAR).  […]

Bass Fishing

Top baits for spring bass

As the sun thaws out the Carolinas after a chilly winter, spring is welcomed, especially by fishermen with an affinity for taming big largemouth bass in shallow water. With endless lure combinations available, there is more than one way to land a heavy stringer.  […]

Features

Beat the bonito blast

Bruce Trujillo looked at a dozen boats bobbing for position in the water around him. Choosing a path, he flipped a couple of Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow deep divers in the boat’s wake and began trolling for Atlantic bonito. […]

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Try these Carolinas turkey tricks

For the six weeks or so, we won’t be at breakfast very often. We’ll fall asleep early, while you’re barely finished watching Jeopardy after supper. Our fingers will be chalk-stained, and we’re not even teachers. We’ll have bags under the bags under our eyes. If we’re outside in the backyard during any daylight hours, you might find us looking for a big, thick tree truck to sit down against. Somebody from the office might call home to ask where we are and if we’re coming into work. […]