Get rigged and ready, because the best time to be fishing the beach for fall-run speckled trout is before the sun rises.
The Angler's Angle
Fall fishing — sweater weather — the best time to get back
Autumn is the best for dramatic and rewarding fishing adventures, and Capt. Gordon returns to share his tips for success on the water.
Make the most of fish you catch and keep: go-to methods
Capt. Gordon doesn’t always keep the fish he catches, but when he does, he has a variety of tried and true preparations guaranteed to please.
Bring fishing gear to help you see what you’re looking at
In the words of Thoreau, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”
Newton’s 4th Law: Large fish can be caught on light gear
You may have nice gear and the right tackle, but if you are not boating the big ones there are a number of possible reasons, all of which can be addressed through preparation — and physics.
Golfing for bass — best use of a course is fishing, of course
While so many variables can make saltwater fishing especially challenging, bass fishing in golf course water hazards can bring success and satisfaction, but there are important points to consider.
Speckled trout fishing is best with a fly rod, just ask Thoreau
What fly fishing may lack in efficiency is more than made up for in the personal fulfillment of living deliberately.
March fishing fix: Answers, friends, are blowin’ in the wind
While you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows, March brings conditions that require anglers to plan, lest the idiot wind blows through the buttons of your coat.
Handle boat maintenance now for peace of mind this spring
To make spring a fun and exciting time for boating, do some work now and improve your odds of avoiding big towing and repair bills later.
Wise lure selection can mean never being unprepared
A small assortment of lures can bring success in almost any inshore fishing situation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
