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For many people who have spent their lives connected to North Carolina’s coastal waters, the greatest problem with modern fisheries management is not the existence of regulations.…

Hot summer weather can make bass fishing more challenging, but the fish don’t stop feeding simply because water temperatures rise. They often change where they spend their…

Here’s great advice for fishing for Redfish during the warmer months! Trolling can be an effective method for targeting these fish when they’re less active due to…

Tides are one of the most powerful forces affecting inshore fishing, yet many fishermen still plan a trip around where they want to fish rather than what…

We’re all amazed at how fishing guides nearly always seem to know what to do and where to go to put fish in the boat. Most successful…

For those joining us for the first time, this series takes a hard look at the state of North Carolina's fisheries—and the decisions that are shaping their…

There are fish that fishermen chase for weeks. There are fish that make the drag scream when they hit. And then there are fish that spend much…

BEFORE THE SUN COMES UP There is something special about a fishing trip that begins before daylight. The docks are quiet, the air is still and the…

Fall changes everything on the Carolina coast, and if you fish it the same way you fished August, you'll go home skunked more nights than not. The…

The $200 Federal Transfer Tax Is Gone. Buying a Suppressor Has Never Been Easier. For years, many firearm owners dismissed suppressor ownership because they believed the process…

The life of bottom fish in the southeast is an incredible and beautiful story. The Snapper/Grouper complex, as it is called, provides a view of life that…

For many fishermen along the North Carolina coast, the frustration with fisheries management did not happen overnight. It developed over years as they watched regulations increase while…

As summer begins giving way to fall, saltwater anglers across the Carolinas know that one of the most important transitions of the fishing year is about to…

For bass fishermen across the Carolinas, the arrival of fall marks one of the most exciting transitions of the year. The heat of summer begins to fade,…

The Best Coastal Competitions of the Fall Season As summer fades and cooler temperatures begin to arrive along the Carolina coast, saltwater anglers across North and South…

The bass fishing world is constantly changing, with manufacturers searching for new designs that give anglers an advantage when fish become pressured and traditional presentations stop producing.…

Chapter 1 Captain Tim WilsonFounder & Editor In the early winter of 1992, I moved my young family to Wilmington, North Carolina, searching…

Choosing the Right Saltwater Fishing Hook Walk into any tackle shop, and you'll find an entire wall of fishing hooks. Circle hooks, J-hooks, octopus hooks, live bait…

Few fish capture the imagination of saltwater anglers quite like a trophy red drum. Whether called redfish, channel bass, or old drum, these powerful fish are known…

Ask almost any veteran saltwater angler what has changed the most over the past 30 years, and many won't talk about boats, electronics, or fishing regulations. Instead,…