Growing up on Oahu, Michael “Bo” Howlett thought there was nowhere he would rather live, then the avid fisher met Amy from eastern North Carolina.
December brings solitude, action for anglers who seek it
The beauty of living and fishing in North Carolina is that there are great opportunities during the colder months with a variety of species, without the crowds.
Outdoor writer Jerry Dilsaver draws from life experience
The longtime journalist and Brunswick County native has fished his entire life and knows a trick or two.
John Petrigac gets paid to ask; the answer is always fishing
He grew up lake fishing with his grandfather, but Petrigac, who now conducts creel surveys for the Division of Marine Fisheries, has made saltwater fishing his life.
How to respond when a kid asks, ‘Can we go fishing today?’
Often the most successful fishing trips are the ones that begin with a young person’s question, “Can we go fishing today?”
Speckled trout await: Roadside spots ideal for fall fishing
Every fall, speckled trout move by the thousands into creeks crossed by roads and bridges, where an angler needs only the proper approach and equipment.
Chris Medlin continues family’s fishing traditions, business
Family is especially important for Chris Medlin, owner of East Coast Sports in Surf City, who comes from a long line of coastal business owners, dating back to the late 1940s.
September a good time to develop improved fish intuition
The sights, smells and other signals are there, but some folks just seem to have an innate sense for catching fish.
Fishing is all about family for coastal guide Capt. Rick
Capt. Rick Patterson tried competitive bass fishing but later turned his focus and his passion toward saltwater angling and helping people, especially young folks, catch a big one for the first time.
Pro tips: How to catch everyone’s favorite bottom dweller
Keep a sharp eye because you may not see them below, but there’s a certain fish that when hooked, despite its lowly status, is likely to make everyone happy.
Gamefish royalty: Catching a king is a bunch of fun
There’s a king mackerel tournament somewhere almost every weekend, but aside from potential big money, catching a king is exciting.
Here’s what you sign up for when fishing the flats in June
Summer fishing on grass flats and tidal creeks requires special considerations and planning in terms of gear, location and avoiding heat stroke, but big speckled trout and red drum are among the possible rewards.
May fishing: Bonito among spring arrivals on NC coast
May brings with it the promise of southwest breezes and pleasant days on the water with the ability to finally get in a small boat and catch a fish close to shore — the true sign of approaching summer.
A day on the water: Spring trout fishing continues in April
Capt. Gordon Churchill takes readers out for a day on the water to fish for spring trout.
March means the return of trout fishing in NC waters
As the days get longer and warmer and trout become more active, fishing columnist Capt. Gordon Churchill offers his tips on gear and techniques for success.
Answering the question: ‘What do we love about fishing?’
What is it about fishing that makes it such a rewarding endeavor? Maybe the answer is more than just what you catch.
