Freshwater Fishing

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North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper Fantasy

North Carolina’s Roanoke River delivers world-class striped bass action each spring, with massive spawning runs near Weldon offering anglers a shot at 100-fish days. From live bait to topwater and fly, it’s one of the most exciting and accessible striper fisheries on the East Coast.

Southern Musky Fever Relief

Expectations were low, but the trip quickly turned unforgettable when a big fish hit the fly just 45 minutes into the float. Sometimes the best cure for musky fever is simply getting on the water and giving it a shot.

Brookie Stream of Consciousness

🎣 Escape the heat and follow the call of cold mountain water. In “Brookie Stream of Consciousness,” one angler’s road trip leads to quiet forests, crystal-clear creeks, and brilliantly colored brook trout deep in the mountains. A short journey into solitude and the magic of wild trout.

Winter’s Best Bets For Anglers With Cabin Fever

How to be successful while winter fishing this year, from location to techniques.

Fishing Under Treasure Coast Bridges

One of the best places to consistently find fish in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River is underneath the bridges.

Follow the Bait for Fall Bass

The days are shorter. The nights are cooler. Cold fronts are sweeping in, and bass are in the transition that brings some of the best fishing of the year.

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Flounder Fishing Tips

Here are some tips on catching flounder that some might not have tried. The technique I am about to share has some benefits over the more mainstream methods. It is also so simple and easy to use. I rig my son’s rod this way.

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