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NC Pamlico Slam
by Capt. Gary Dubiel
The mechanical voice of NOAA came across the air ways, “Winds east northeast twenty to twenty five knots for tomorrow.” I dialed the phone to break the bad news to a couple of anglers who had been waiting for six months to tangle with a little tunny at Cape Lookout.
“I know you all came to fish Harkers for albacore,” I said, “but its going to be blowing pretty hard tomorrow. We could give it a try, but if there’s more east than north in the... [Read More]
Author:: Capt. Gary Dubiel
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Restoration of the Albemarle Sound/Roanoke River striped bass population has resulted in a world-class fishery enjoyed by thousands of anglers each year. Each spring, beginning in March, striped bass in Albemarle Sound begin their spawning migration up the Roanoke River. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission opens a limited striped bass harvest season on the Roanoke River for anglers who enjoy turning their catches into delicious table fare. Timing of the striped bass harvest season, along wi ... [Read More]
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Fly Fishing: All The Rods You Need
By Shannon Brown
The modern period has been dominated by the development of new materials, and there is no doubt that without plastics, fly fishing as we know it would be unrecognizable as a sport, although the basic principles would be the same.
Glass-fiber rods first appeared in the late 1940's, but it took a while for the new material to be adopted. Suppliers showed varying degrees of enthusiasm for the material. Hardy's first glass fiber rod was bu... [Read More]
Author:: Shannon Brown
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Kayak Fishing: Get To Where the Fish Are
By Scott Hamilton
"I keep my eyes clear and I hit 'em where they ain't." This was baseball’s Willie Keeler's famous explanation for his .432 average in 1897. This applies well for baseball, but not fishing. To be successful, you need to be able to get where the fish are, not be “where they ain’t” and a great way to accomplish this to use a kayak.
As a child, I sat on the bank of many a river and many a small lake with my grandpa trying to catch ... [Read More]
Author:: Scott Hamilton
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How to Build Your Own Cricket Trap
By Albert McBee
When I was a kid, my father would choose a weekend for a catfishing trip to Lake Texoma, giving me ample notice to catch lots of trotline bait. The pond I liked to get bait from was full of black perch and bluegill from 3 inches to 3/4 pound each. They liked crickets. Lots of crickets.
It took me an hour after dark to chase and catch a dozen crickets to fish with the following morning. Then the perch ate them so fast that I ran out wi... [Read More]
Author:: Albert McBee
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Bass Fishing with Tubes: The Texas Twist
by Craig DeFronzo
We all know how effective tubes fished on internal weighted heads can be. The fact is that if you only use them this way, you are seriously hampering the true potential of this bait and its versatility. I’ve discovered, many years ago that fishing a tube in weed choked waters was a great way to catch fish. The problem I encountered was the open hook continuously and unmercifully getting snagged all day long. To combat thi... [Read More]
Author:: Craig DeFronzo
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RALEIGH, N.C. (March 24, 2005) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are working together to restore depleted populations of American shad along the Atlantic coast. The Service’s Edenton National Fish Hatchery and the Commission’s Watha State Fish Hatchery reared and released two million American shad fry into the Roanoke River in spring of 2004, with plans to continue the stocking effort in 2005.
Wildlife Commission staff spawned American... [Read More]
Author:: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Sight Fishing for False Albacore in the Fall
by Bill Morris
Saltwater fly fishing has its roots tangled up with the mangroves’ on the shallow marl-and-turtle grass flats of South Florida. So it may simply be tradition that drives saltwater fly anglers toward “sight fishing”—the technique of seeking out specific fish and attempting to cast right into their feeding window. Sight fishing is most often associated with Florida species--bonefish, permit, and tarpon--but the sport’s p... [Read More]
Author:: Bill Morris
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Spanish Mackerel On Live Bait
by Bill Morris
From late summer through the fall, the Spanish mackerel is one of the most reliable game fish along most of our coast. From the beach, Stingsilvers and small Hopkins spoons are the lures of choice. Pier fishermen swear by Gotcha plugs with gold hooks. Small private boats and large charter vessels alike spend countless hours trolling gold and silver spoons.
Live bait is another way to target Spanish mackerel, especially the big on... [Read More]
Author:: Bill Morris
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Pompano Profits
by Bill Morris
It’s a common joke that fishermen spend more dollars per-pound on their catch than any market could possibly charge. But if there is one species that might put your ledger into the black, it’s the pompano. These fish — which carry the highest market price in the country — are right now feeding in the surf zone from the Outer Banks south, and the best time to catch them is through the first two weeks of October.
A close cousin to jacks, the Flor... [Read More]
Author:: Bill Morris
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RALEIGH, N.C. (April 26, 2005)
Some day in the not-so-distant future, people may drive for hours just to go fishing in Fayetteville. While that may sound a bit far-fetched today, by as early as next summer, it could be a reality. Or at least that’s what officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission hope after they announced last month that the Commission will begin construction on a new state-of-the-art fishing education facility in Cumberland County this summer.
Named af... [Read More]
Author:: NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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The Red Drum - North Carolina's State Fish
by Capt. George Beckwith
When Capt. Owen Lupton and young Rick Cayton caught the first tarpon on a rod and reel in the deeper waters of Pamlico Sound in 1976, a new fishery was created for Pamlico County anglers. The heavy, 20-40 pound gear reserved for offshore excursions through Ocracoke Inlet proved ideal for the newfound tarpon fishing. In the subsequent years, a few local anglers spent thousands of hours battling mosquitoes, dodgi... [Read More]
Author:: Capt. George Beckwith
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Bass Fishing At Lake Gaston
by Steven Vonbrandt
Lake Gaston is located in both Virginia and North Carolina. It is a large lake of 20,300 acres. Many professional and amateur tournaments are held here each year, so it receives a good deal of fishing pressure. This is where we competed in the Regional Finals for the Red Man Tournament Trail in 2000. The main species of fish in the lake are largemouth bass, striped bass, and black crappie. Other species include some walleye, chain p... [Read More]
Author:: Steven Vonbrandt
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How to Hand Craft Your First Salt Water Fishing Lure
by Larry M. Lynch
As the surface of the water explodes, adrenaline shoots through your body. Your muscles lock you into position for a fight against whatever has just smashed your top water plug. No doubt about it, you’re in for a scrap. You sweat, ache, curse and pray you’ll get the fish into the boat. Your heart pounds as you wonder, "Will my knots hold? Did I set the hooks deep enough? Will everything hold together long ... [Read More]
Author:: Larry M. Lynch
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The world of fly fishing can be a confusing one, beginners are forced to learn new lingo, new techniques, and digest new info regarding fish and their behavior. Of the years we have published many articles to help beginners and veterans alike, they are archived at http://www.bigyflyco.com for your use.
This article is an overview of fly fishing flies, and mostly fly fishing flies used primarily for trout. Although we will touch on other species as well. When you browse a fly shop, a catal... [Read More]
Author:: Cameron Larsen
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3 Color Combinations That Drive Fish Wild and Can Help You to Catch Your Limit
by Larry M. Lynch
The most successful fishing lures seem to imitate natural forage either in size, color, action, sounds or a combination of these. Some color schemes may also promote visibility by providing contrast to existing visual conditions that the fish (not you) have. This may help explain why seemingly “strange” or “unorthodox” color combinations catch fish. We don’t see what the fish see.... [Read More]
Author:: Larry M. Lynch
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Rainbow Trout And Trout Flies
By Lee Dobbins
Alaska is home to many wonders of nature not the least of which is the rainbow trout. Trout fishing is a sport enjoyed by many anglers not only in Alaska, but all over the world.
Rainbow trout are known to be quite aggressive and picky to boot. While it may take a long time to get them to bite, once you have them on your line you are in for quite a fight. These fish are quite spirited and can put up quite a battle, which of course, is one rea... [Read More]
Author:: Lee Dobbins
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Saltwater fly fishing is all the rage these days. This
excitement is quite understandable because there?s hardly
anything more thrilling to a saltwater fly rodder than a
bluefish blitz, a tailing red drum off the coast of NC, or a
bonefish battle on the flats of south Florida waters.
If you are just getting started in saltwater fly-fishing, there
are a few tips that will make your conversion from freshwater
easier and more productive.
Get some gear just for fishing saltwater You?re ... [Read More]
Author:: E. A. Edwards
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Surf Fishing the Outer Banks of NC
by Elizabeth Edwards
My first experience surf fishing was with my father on Wrightsville Beach, NC in the 60's. He parked our shiny black Ford Fairlane in a gravel parking lot off the beach and we hiked over the dunes to the surf, carrying rods, buckets, tackle box and various other fishing paraphernalia. I remember him catching bluefish, croakers, puppy drum and flounder as I played in the tidal pools nearby. Later, my grandmother would fry the... [Read More]
Author:: Elizabeth Edwards
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Coastal Processes and Tides
Theory of Ocean Tides
Tides have been so important for commerce and science for so many thousands of years that tides have entered our everyday language: time and tide wait for no one, the ebb and flow of events, a high-water mark, and turn the tide of battle.
- Tides produce strong currents in many parts of the ocean. Tidal currents can have speeds of up to 5m/s in coastal waters, impeding navigation and mixing coastal waters.
- Tidal currents generate i
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Author:: Robert H. Stewart
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If tides in the ocean were in equilibrium with the tidal potential, tidal prediction would be much easier. Unfortunately, tides are far from equilibrium. The shallow-water wave which is the tide cannot move fast enough to keep up with sun and moon. On the equator, the tide would need to propagate around the world in one day. This requires a wave speed of around 460m/s, which is only possible in an ocean 22km deep. In addition, the continents interrupt the propagation of the wave. How to proceed?... [Read More]
Author:: Robert H. Stewart
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Split Shot Bass Sneak Attack
By Craig DeFronzo
The Split shot rig is a finesse version of a fish finding rig along the lines of but not quite the Carolina Rig. Too many anglers dismiss this method as being too slow or a small fish method. The truth is that it is a deadly finesse method that can cover water as efficiently and as quickly as the Carolina rig. The split shot method also is a great way to catch limits of keeper sized bass. What tournament angler could dispute the success of that?... [Read More]
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Colors of Night Life
by Scott Morris
If you like sport fishing, you surely will like to fish for redfish. This feisty species is one of the best fighters in the inshore spectrum and, cooked correctly, a great addition to the barbeque menu. Even some restaurants have adopted the fish as a specialty. For example, at the famous Redfish Seafood Grill and Bar on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, they headline, “At Redfish, we serve up a parade of award-winning French Quarter specialties, i... [Read More]
Author:: Scott Morris
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Origin Of Fly Fishing
By Michael Russell
Fishing. Take a rod and a line and throw it in some water. Splash it around a bit and wait until something tugs. If only it were that easy. The truth is, fishing as a sport is not as easy as most people think and is a lot more complicated than just throwing your line is some water. For starters there are several types of fishing depending on what kind of fish you want to catch.
In this article we're going to focus on fly fishing and it's ori... [Read More]
Author:: Michael Russell
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Articles such as this by Rick Taylor have appeared in Outdoor Life, BassMaster Magazine, Fishing Facts, and others.
The fact is the moon does have an influence on the earth and its life forms. Its overhead and underfoot positions generate the tides each day and can lift the earth's crust a foot or so. A human baby's time from conception to birth is exactly nine lunar months, and more of us are born during the new or full moon than any other phase. Studies have shown that when shut off fro... [Read More]
Author:: Rick Taylor
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