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Fifth and sixth rock reefs are built in Lake Norman
Artificial reefs long have been deployed in coastal waters to enhance habitat for fish. They’re made of sunken ships, concrete pipes and old bridge pilings. […]
Western NC
Freshwater Fishing
Noland is a Smoky jewel
Noland Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Swain County is typical of hundreds of prime trout streams that crisscross the park: remote, scenic and full of trout. […]
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Hot-hole effects driving good Lake Norman fishing
With winter clinging to North Carolina like a deacon’s grip on a collection plate on Sunday morning, fishing success comes to anglers mostly in the forms of dreams — except at lakes that receive infusions of hot water. […]
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Ashley falls short, finishes 11th in Bassmaster Classic
Casey Ashley stuck with the pattern and area that had him sitting sixth place going into the final day of competition in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic. And that decision cost him. […]
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Howell earns 2014 Bassmaster Classic title
Alabama’s Randy Howell had only two B.A.S.S. wins to his credit when his twelfth Bassmaster Classic competition began on Friday. He went into today’s final round in 11th place, 9 pounds behind the leader. […]
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Ashely well positioned after first day of Bassmaster Classic
Casey Ashley logged in 23 pounds, 2 ounces during the first day of competition in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic — and he wasn’t surprised at all. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Favorite delayed-harvest streams
Kevin Howell, the owner of Davidson River Outfitters, recommends four delayed-harvest streams as his favorites among those designated as such by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Delayed-harvest menu
The following streams are in the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s delayed-harvest program: […]
Bass Fishing
Plenty of opportunity
Lake Norman’s 32,475 surface acres, multiple creek arms and numerous coves offers a lot of areas in which to seek these February prespawners. […]
Bass Fishing
Getting the best jig fit
Legendary bass pro Denny Brauer has plied his craft all over the country, developing a reputation as one of the best jig fishermen ever. […]
