When you spend outside all day fishing, you have the opportunity to get a sunburn, unless you’ve learned to choose appropriate attire.
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March arrives, nature says, ‘let’s party!’, spring fishing begins
Robin Williams’ description of the season is in keeping with the celebration of saltwater and freshwater species that springtime supplies.
It’s vital to cut spotted seatrout season short after cold snaps
Season closures after cold-stun or cold-kill events, such as seen earlier this month on the North Carolina coast, are important to help fish stocks recover.
NC State’s 2026 Sport Fishing School to take place in June
The five-day immersive experience in Hatteras for ages 18 and older combines classroom instruction and hands-on training.
No matter the choice of lures du jour, know-how reels ’em in
Plastic lures have been around for a long while and while the list of most popular constantly changes with improvements along the way, they’ve almost always caught fish — for those who know how to use them.
Going to school: Know what to do, not to do when fishing
Too many people don’t know or don’t care about anything but themselves, and they can ruin the day for all concerned, so here’s what to know before you go and you won’t become one of “those” guys.
Casting call: Practice the fundamentals to become proficient
The act of throwing out a fishing line isn’t as easy as it seems, and if you want to do it well, which means delivering it distantly and accurately, you’ll need to do some work.
Public hearing Tuesday on proposed ‘WOTUS’ definition
A hearing is set for next week on the proposed definition rolled out last month for “Waters of the United States,” which outlines the waterbodies eligible for protection under the federal Clean Water Act, that conservationists warn will leave millions of acres of nontidal wetlands vulnerable to pollution, harm fish habitat and worsen flooding.
Recreational bag limits for bluefish to increase Jan. 1
Bag limits for recreationally caught bluefish are increasing on Jan. 1 in North Carolina coastal fishing waters and joint fishing waters.
Why do we fish? Myriad reasons are all valid, except for one
Whatever the motivation, personal or philosophical, escapist or naturalist, there is almost no wrong answer when it comes to fishing.
There’s no substitute for total tidal understanding in fishing
Any saltwater angler worth their salt will know before they go when to go, so, understanding the tides and how they affect fish behavior is a must.
Fly fishing ’round here? Options abound for the well prepared
“Where do you do that ’round these parts?” The answer is almost anywhere, if you know when to get there, what to bring and how to use it. Capt. Gordon shares his tips.
Henry Barksdale of Virginia lands state record almaco jack
Barksdale was fishing with Capt. Shaun Dunn out of Teach’s Lair Marina in Hatteras Village.
A successful catch from a pier takes a bit of bait, know-how
Piers can be found along the state’s coast, from Avalon at Kill Devil Hills to as far south as Sunset Beach, and each one has local expertise that will separate the rookies from what we used to call “The Sharpies,” Capt. Gordon Churchill writes.
Lovin’ Spoonsful: Spoon lures may be an underused asset
There are lots of ways to fish spoon lures, and they are popular worldwide, but around here, they seem to be underutilized.
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.
