Crappie/Bream

Crappie on a different plane

By the time March rolls around, crappie fishermen across the Carolinas are chomping at the bit for waves of slabs to invade the shallows. And even though tight-line and long-line trolling techniques are proven winners, guides like Brad Taylor of Batesburg, S.C., are adding another wrinkle, using planer boards to spread baits out even farther from the boat and access territory otherwise out of reach. […]

Crappie/Bream

The jig is up. But which one?

Walk into any tackle shop this time of year and you’ll likely be overwhelmed with choices of crappie jigs to use to tempt one of the country’s favorite gamefish. How do you decide which one(s) to buy and use?  […]

Crappie/Bream

Sack Santee’s spring slabs

Early spring and crappie fishing form a perfect combination of potential and realization on the Santee Cooper lakes. If you’re looking for a heavy stringer, they are legendary for producing huge crappie, and it helps that March is prime time for roe-laden slabs to be on a strong bite while shifting from prespawn to the spawning. […]

Features

Jump-start your turkey season

Early season turkey hunting offers great potential for success but can be littered with obstacles along the way. Seasoned hunters find ways to navigate around impediments and tag their gobbler. […]

Hunting

LOWA Uplander GTX boots

Whether you’re walking through open fields pursuing birds, stomping through thickets after rabbits, or hiking in to your turkey or deer blind, you need footwear that won’t let you down, no matter what the conditions are. […]

Sportsman Dri-Balance shirts
Fishing

Sportsman Dri-Balance shirts

These moisture-wicking long sleeve tees look and feel like cotton, but added microfiber makes them resistant to wrinkles and quick-drying. Unlike pure poly garments which tend to retain odor even after washing, Dri-Balance garments will be odor free for the life of the garment. You’ll also love how comfortable the Dri-Balance fabric makes you feel. […]

Bass Fishing

Must-have baits for March bass

Across the Carolinas, March is the best month, in my opinion, to catch a trophy largemouth bass. I know you can catch one in January, February or April, but everything points to having your best chance this month. […]