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August 30, 2026

Salem Clarke shows off her first ever redfish. She caught it while fishing with Capt. Jeff Cronk of Fish’n 4 Life Charters in the Bogue Sound area near Swansboro, N.C. (Photos by John N. Felsher)

Out of State Destinations: Swansboro, North Carolina

April 19, 2026 John N. Felsher

Just off the beaches in Onslow County, anglers could find bull redfish, speckled trout and other fish species familiar to Louisiana anglers. […]

Lake Lowndes State Park

April 13, 2026 John N. Felsher

Lake Lowndes State Park is a hidden gem with breathtaking views. Come visit this beautiful state park and enjoy everything it has to offer. […]

Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers

April 4, 2026 Chris Macaluso

Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water. […]

As the transition from winter to spring begins, trout start heading to the outer reaches of the coast.

Kayakers will find fish active and scattered in March

March 15, 2026 Chris Holmes

Spring provides anglers with comfortable kayak fishing conditions and great action. Now is the time to get out there. […]

This big roe-laden female bass was caught on a wacky-rigged Senko worm. After a couple photos, the fish was revived alongside the kayak and successfully released

February kicks off some great bass fishing

February 8, 2026 Chris Holmes

Don’t let February keep your kayak off the water. Fish days with milder conditions and there is a good chance you will wear the bass out. […]

A quality pair of bibs are worth their weight in gold and allow you to focus on fishing instead of on how cold you are! The author is seen here with an oversized redfish that was released after the photo. (Photo by Capt. Adam Jaynes)

Wintry weather fishing

February 1, 2026 Adam Jaynes

Tips for what to wear when out of the water this month Cold weather fishing can be very tough on an angler both physically and mentally. Proper preparation is a key element to not only

Out of State Destinations: Waurika, Oklahoma

January 25, 2026 John N. Felsher

Oklahoma offers excellent and diverse waterfowl hunting Situated in the southern Great Plains where massive bison herds once roamed, Oklahoma today attracts good waterfowl numbers. The Great Plains directly connect the Sooner State to the

The pros of a deer sled

January 18, 2026 Ricky Aucoin

The sled is a very inexpensive, economical, durable, multi-use piece of equipment that will help you transport deer and hogs. […]

Winter kayaking essentials

January 13, 2026 Chris Holmes

Winter is in full swing here in the Deep South, but kayak anglers can still find a few days where they can have success and fish safely. […]

Round balls are viable options for air gunners, but they do have limitations.

Round balls vs. skirted pellets

January 7, 2026 Hunter Cook

Air rifles have long been associated with diabolo pellets, yet round balls, which are simply small spherical projectiles usually made of lead, remain an option for many shooters, including small game hunters under the right

Clarkco State Park

December 31, 2025 John N. Felsher

Clarkco State Park covers 815 acres of mostly forests about 20 miles south of Meridian near the Mississippi-Alabama state line. […]

Teaching someone the basics of wade fishing

December 29, 2025 Christopher Harp

Peyton Fisher made her first fishing trip with her husband, Jonathan, and Capt. Bruce Baugh in the summer of 2021. […]