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
Every year in late spring, early summer, the white perch bite gets white hot on our local lake, Shearon Harris. Not only is it a blast to catch them one after another, it is a good time to fill the freezer as these fish are delicious to eat. Last summer, we found a pretty good… Read More »The White Perch Bite: Early Summer Fishing at It’s Finest
Earlier this spring, I needed a new aerator for my bait bucket. I was tired of fighting battery powered aerators as batteries just continue to get more expensive and I never seem to have the kind of battery I need on hand when I need it. Searching for a new aerator I ran across the… Read More »PRODUCT REVIEW: Kedsum Rechargeable Aerator Pump For Bait Buckets
Fishing can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. If you are on a budget, you can still find some high very high quality fishing reels that won’t break the bank and will give you years of enjoyment. Here are five of the top rated spinning reels you can purchase on Amazon… Read More »Five of the highest rated spinning reels on Amazon for under $100 (Updated 2024)
My baitcasters take a lot of abuse, and as the year ends not only am I thinking about upcoming fishing trips I’m planning for this spring, I’m also thinking about all the gear I need to replace this year. Not to mention all the tackle I need to reorganize. When you fish every weekend or… Read More »Best Selling BaitCasters that Won’t break the Bank For 2024
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!
I have been fishing the majority of my life and there are a few baits I have found that consistently catch bass no matter where you fish. Three baits always seems to work: A spinnerbait A crankbait A plastic worm Spinner Bait A spinner bait can be fished in many ways and it all types… Read More »Three baits You Can Always Count on to Catch Bass No Matter Where you Fish
Boat ramp etiquette is something that most people understand. However, you see a handful of people at the lake every weekend that have no clue about the unwritten laws of the boat ramp. So, we decided to put those unwritten laws into writing so you won’t be “that guy” at the boat ramp next weekend.… Read More »Boat Ramp Manners and Etiquette – Be Courteous by Following These Unwritten Rules
As soon as I was old enough to learn how to tie a fishing knot, I learned to tie the improved clinch knot. It is the one my dad taught me how to tie and I have been tying it ever since. It has served me well over many years of fishing. It is a workhorse of a knot and tied by many fisherman. However, it is not the only good fishing knot out there.
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