The first hint that the Cape Fear River is different comes before the sun rises. The current never really stops, the tide quietly changes direction, and every…

There is something unique about fishermen along the Carolina coast. It doesn't matter whether they launch a twenty-foot skiff before sunrise, fish from a weathered pier, stand…

You want to fish the shallow sounds behind the Outer Banks? You need to forget everything you know about deep-sea angling. Out here in the Pamlico and…

The Outer Banks didn't become famous because of sandy beaches and vacation homes. It became famous because giant fish swim just beyond the horizon. For decades, anglers…

Red drum hold a special place along the Atlantic coast. They are North Carolina's official state saltwater fish, a signature species of southeastern estuaries, and one of…

Most experienced redfish anglers already know how to fish a popping cork, work an oyster bar, or pitch a soft plastic under a dock. The challenge today…

The Carolinas are blessed with an abundance of outstanding freshwater fishing opportunities, but when anglers begin discussing the hottest lakes in the region, two names consistently rise…

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has announced another highly restrictive recreational flounder season for 2026. Anglers will once again be limited to a brief 14-day…

Technology has changed the way anglers locate and catch fish. Today's fish finders provide detailed images of underwater structure, bait schools, creek channels, oyster beds, and drop-offs…

For years, Black Drum rarely received the attention given to species such as Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Many anglers viewed them as little more than a…