Summer bass fishing can be fun but it can also be tough in late season when the water stays so warm. Some of our best success this past summer came with fishing a drop shot in some deeper water. The video below was shot in the middle of July on Shearon Harris Lake. Daytime temperatures… Read More »Drop Shot Fishing for Summer Bass on Shearon Harris Lake
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
Anytime law enforcement stops you in an automobile or on the water, it can be stressful! So, keep your stress levels down and make sure you are in compliance with all North Carolina boating regulations. Being in compliance will also keep you from having to pay tickets or fines for violations. Here are some of… Read More »Boating Regulations in North Carolina and What You Need to be Compliant if Stopped by NC Wildlife
Outboard motors or any gas motor in general are an enigma to most. People fear what they don’t understand so they leave even the most basic of maintenance tasks to repair facilities. In this post, we talk about how to do some simple maintenance tasks on your outboard motor. Doing your own maintenance is very… Read More »A Guide to Basic Outboard Motor Maintenance for Two-Stroke Marine Engines
Bass fishing can be an expensive hobby. If you spend any time at all watching professional bass fishing or even just spending time at a local boat ramp on the weekend, you would think you need a few years pay just to get started. Between the boats and boat motors, the trucks hauling the boats,… Read More »Bass Fishing on a Budget – Get Started for Under $100
Do you remember when you first started fishing? No matter how long ago that was you probably remember a specific lure that was your go to bait that you threw all the time, everywhere, and it never left your hand. Now as you have broadened your skills with multiple lures youve probably forgotten it as… Read More »Rediscovering our “Forgotten Lures”
Bass fishing is a great hobby that will not only get you outside to enjoy the outdoors, it will bring you some peace of mind. I have been bass fishing for years now. It is not just a sport that I love, it is a weekend respite from the stress and busyness of life. Like… Read More »How to Get Started Bass Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide
Fluorocarbon, Monofilament, and braid. What is the difference? Does it even matter what I throw? This is a question people ask all the time, and many of us dont seem to care. Well Im here to tell you that you should care and that your success on the water can change drastically based on the… Read More »Fluorocarbon vs. Monofilament vs. Braided Fishing Line – What’s the difference?
When you think about fishing, we all can complain about something right? In a world with lists, how about five things to hate about Shearon Harris?? 1. Pleasure boaters These are the people on jet skis who buzz irritatingly close to you while you’re in the back of a cove trying to stay away from… Read More »Five Things to Hate About Shearon Harris Lake
Having a fish finder on your boat can definitely up your fishing game. At worst, you will at least be able to see all the fish you can’t catch! I know it’s cold comfort being able to see them and not catch them, but at least you know they are available to catch when you… Read More »The Benefits of a Having a Bow Mounted Fish Finder