There are lots of ways to fish spoon lures, and they are popular worldwide, but around here, they seem to be underutilized.
Commentary
Coastal habitats are North Carolina’s hidden climate engines
North Carolina’s abundant coastal wetland ecosystems are highly effective carbon storehouses, serving to slow climate change’s pace while also providing vital fish nurseries, wildlife havens and storm buffers.
Survey says … be considerate with your music while fishing
Capt. Gordon’s “extensive research” finds that, while it may be a matter of individual preference, the question of whether or not may instead be a matter of how loud, when and where.
Garden visions: Knowing what to look for is part of seeing
Like artists picking out details others can’t always see, gardeners pick up on things others miss — an invaluable skill in times past, when grocery stores were few and far between, much less fresh produce — when knowledge about plants could literally mean the difference between making it through the winter or starving to death.
What makes a fishing trip great? It’s not how many you catch
Following Capt. Gordon’s recent tips on preserving memories by taking better photos: Consider who is with you as a big part of the equation for a fondly memorable angling experience.
Roadless Rule protects US wildlands, Croatan National Forest
Guest opinion: The federal Roadless Rule was adopted with massive public support and now protects 58.5 million acres of roadless national forestland in 39 states, but it’s in jeopardy and our voices are powerful.
Relish a good pickle? Ancient preservation methods still work
Fruit ciders, vinegars, relishes and pickled vegetables — these time-tested methods for preserving foods share similarities, but there are also delicious differences.
Southern flounder: Warmer seas may skew iconic fish’s future
Guest commentary: Southern flounder are unusually sensitive to climate change because water temperatures during their juvenile stage determines whether they develop as male or female — and the implications are stark.
Inspirational moments, indelible impressions are best shared
Those who have fished have memories of great experiences, but many of the most memorable may have been because of your company, even when you returned empty-handed.
Sour Cabbage? There’s history, benefits in that sauerkraut jar
Food fermentation is an ancient and invaluable form of preservation that’s still used to enjoy vegetables beyond their season, and it produces beneficial bacteria.
All Spanish, all season: Fun catch, good eats, April-October
These tasty, gold-spotted speedsters are the target of many an angler along the Carolina coast, and there’s a method suited to everyone’s fishing style.
Enjoy that bountiful harvest long after growing season ends
You worked hard in the garden — or you supported a nearby farmstand — and there are ways, many rooted in tradition, to savor those fresh tastes all year long.
Go for glamour, but also be prepared to catch those ‘other’ fish
Glory species such as speckled trout, red drum, flounder and king mackerel are what nearly every saltwater angler loves to target, but often you’ll have to deal with an unwanted, sometimes dangerous catch.
Ready or not? Know when it’s harvest time in your garden
Many, but not all, above-ground garden goodies give obvious signs of ripeness, still others give signals too, if you know what to notice.
PACT Act ignores TCE, PCE contamination on military bases
Guest commentary: With more than 620,000 veterans living in North Carolina, many likely exposed to recently banned compounds trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene while working for the military, updating the toxic agents list is essential for equal access to benefits.
Overlooking tiny details a recipe for frequent fishing failure
The person you see who just seems to randomly toss a bait out but catches fish all the time is paying attention to nuances that others may miss.
