Every spring, red drum return to North Carolina’s coastal sounds. Not just to the state, but to specific sounds, creek mouths, and even the same stretches of…

There are days along the North Carolina coast when the ocean looks calm, almost too calm, like it’s hiding something. Then, out of nowhere, it happens. Birds…

I’ve spent enough time in Bulls Bay to know one thing for certain, it’s not a place you just show up and fish. You learn it, or…

The  spring and early summer months are a time of the year when the inshore goes thru a transition period. It's when the fish come out of…

When it comes to light tackle saltwater fishing, few decisions are more important than the line you choose. It’s your direct connection to the fish, and in…

I’ve run those yellow boats, not idling around either, but wide open, throttles down, heading toward someone’s bad day. Because that’s what it nearly always was. Nobody…

I have had the privilege of going to many places and doing many things that would envy most people. I played professional golf against some of America's…

Being a meaty, tender fish, mahi mahi stands up well to the grill and is even better when marinated. Here we’ve used a mayo-based marinade that adds…

We had a simple spread out, nothing fancy. Two cedar plugs riding clean in the wash and a pair of small feathers just outside. No overthinking it.…

Across America’s lakes, rivers, bays, and offshore waters, anglers rely on boats that match the way they fish. While hundreds of models are available today, a few…