The Carolinas Archives - Page 169 of 191

Big, spring wahoo will hit lures trolled at speeds of up to 20 knots, or more conventional baits trolled much more slowly.

Hit the high spots for spring bluewater action off coast of the Carolinas

When fishing the Gulf Stream, it’s important to look for current breaks, eddies, collisions, and any other disturbances to currents. […]

Capt. Dave Tilley said an anchor is the most-important piece of gear on a bottom-fishing trip.

Get your anchor down

Brian Cope

Anchors are often the cheapest piece of gear on a fishing boat, but they’re often the most important, especially when bottom fishing. […]

The NCWRC's free fishing workshops will be held throughout April, and include kayak fishing, lure making, introductory fishing, and fly fishing seminars.

Free fishing skills workshops offered this month in Fayetteville

NCWRC Release

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering free fishing skills workshops in April at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville. […]

Spinning gear vs. baitcasting gear for inshore angling

Brian Cope

Inshore anglers in the Carolinas use spinning gear far more than baitcasting gear. But new baitcasters like the Shimano Curado DC, which eliminate backlash, are solid options. […]

The key to catching spawning crappie is to understand how they approach their spawning areas.

The key to catching more spring crappie

Dan Kibler

Crappie don’t enter their spawning grounds at an angle, and once anglers realize this, they will catch more slabs in the spring. […]

Choose the correct arrow rest for your bow

Sammy Romano

One of the most important components of any archery setup is the arrow rest. […]

Joey Murphy often winds up making some interesting moves to get into position to call to a turkey gobbler.

Put the sneak on a gobbler

Terry Madewell

Custom call-maker Joey Murphy of Linwood, N.C., said some gobblers haven’t read the ‘how-to’ books on turkey hunting. They frequently play by a different set of rules. […]

Blinds built of natural vegetation can be great hiding places for hunters if located along turkeys’ travel routes.

What do turkey hunters see in blinds?

Terry Madewell

Turkey hunters often use hunting blinds, which can offer great offer great protection from the keen eyesight of turkeys. But it takes strategy to set the blinds up in the proper places. […]

A tiny stinger hook on a small leader can help you catch more catfish, especially when they are striking short on your bait.

Catch more catfish with this one tip

Brian Cope

Anglers will catch more catfish if they use a stinger hook, which is a small but stout treble hook that is tied behind the main hook. […]

Bigger lures and bigger minnows will often lead to bigger crappie like this one caught by Capt. Todd Vick of Fishin' Freshwater Charters.

Upsize your offerings for big crappie

Dan Kibler

While some anglers insist on downsizing to catch crappie in the winter, other anglers prefer to use larger baits and lures. They may catch fewer crappie, but the ones they catch are usually bigger. […]