As summertime approaches, the local lakes fill up with pleasure boaters, the temps creep up past unbearable, and the fish get cranky in the heat much like the anglers trying to catch them. One way to avoid the crowds and enjoy some cooler temps is to fish at night. Night fishing can be equally as… Read More »Tips for Successful Bass Fishing at Night
One of the things I love most about North Carolina is that it offers anglers a wealth of opportunities to pursue different fish species. When early spring approaches in Eastern North Carolina, one of the most sought-after species is shad. The Roanoke River is a prime destination for shad fishing but there are several other… Read More »Eastern North Carolina Shad Fishing – Don’t Miss This Seasonal Fishing Opportunity!
Threadfin shad (Dorosoma petenense) are a small, silvery fish species native to North America. They are one of six species of shad commonly found in lakes, reservoirs, and rivers throughout North Carolina. Threadfin shad have elongated bodies with a deeply forked tail and a distinctive thread-like filament extending from the rear of their dorsal fin.… Read More »Understanding the Shearon Harris Shad Spawn and How to Fish It
Winter bass fishing can be a blast! A lot of people think that the summer time is the only time you can land a giant bass but it can be done in the winter just as easily. It just takes a different approach. Below are some things to consider the next time you get out… Read More »Winter Bass Fishing – Techniques for Catching More Cold Water Bass