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Oldies but goodies still work great for trout
Some of the oldest trout flies tied in this part of the country are still some of the best on trout waters in the high country of the Carolinas. […]
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October is time for the inshore slam
October can’t be beat for the trout, flounder, redfish triumverate, also known as the inshore slam. […]
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Mountain trout require a special effort in summer
Summer conditions aren’t the best for catching mountain trout, but you can do it consistently with these hot-weather fishing tips. […]
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Social-distancing on the Nantahala
Social-distancing was a natural practice for trout fishers long before the Corvid-19 pandemic. If another fisher gets within seeing distance, it’s considered an intrusion. […]
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April brings great trout fishing to Carolinas
Beginning around the middle of March and continuing through May, mountain anglers enjoy some of the year’s best trout fishing. […]
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Hatch the catch – stocked trout are a blessing
Stocked trout are the backbone of trout fishing programs in North Carolina and South Carolina, providing ample fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. […]
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Get down deep for winter trout in mountain streams
A large, dark shadow was visible in a bathtub-sized pool. The pool downstream from where I stood had produced several average-sized rainbow trout for quick release. The shadow was in a tiny pool upstream in the middle of a turbulent riffle. […]
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Gray trout are biting on Little River’s nearshore reefs
December is a great time for catching weakfish along the nearshore reefs out of Little River, S.C. […]
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A flat, gray bite
Rennie Clark piloted his boat out of North Carolina’s Masonboro Inlet, nosing the bow through the rolling waves. Clouds in the overcast sky threatened rain, but the wind was calmly whispering out of the southwest, which made the seas nearly flat. […]
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Delayed harvest: Trout for everyone
Beginning May 15 in South Carolina and June 2 in North Carolina, anglers will be able to keep their catches in delayed-harvest trout waters, up to five trout per day in South Carolina and seven in North Carolina, with no bait or lure restrictions. […]