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.
January cleanup: In with new gear, reviving the old
Longtime fishing guide Capt. Gordon Churchill talks readers through readying old gear before heading out for the first trip of the year.
What do anglers really want for Christmas this year?
Capt. Gordon Churchill, Coastal Review’s new fishing columnist and longtime guide on the North Carolina coast, shares his list of responses to that familiar question this time of year.
