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Hickory Grove Baptist Church Bass Tournament

2007-05-02T08:44:00.000-04:00

Hickory Grove Baptist Church is having a bass tournament this weekend. My dad and I will be fishing in it. I will post up how things go. Wish me luck!

Fishing Location - Tuckasegee River

2006-06-05T21:38:00.000-04:00

There are a LOT of small rivers running down the mountain passes in the Smokey Mountains. They are EVERYWHERE. And, the nice things are that most are very accessible and all appear to be full of fish!

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Fishing Location - Cedar Cliff Lake

2006-05-29T13:43:00.000-04:00

The final lake on the Upper Tuckasegee River system we visited is small Cedar Cliff. Weighing in at a 121 acres and about 4.5 miles of shoreline, Cedar Cliff was no lightweight by any means. In fact, we had our best largemouth days there.

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Fishing Location - Fontana Lake

2006-05-16T09:08:00.000-04:00

Fontana Lake could be called the best-kept secret in the Smoky Mountains. Just consider a 29-mile long lake, with more than 240 miles of shoreline and 11,685 acres of water surface. Its deep, cold waters provide ideal habitat for a variety of fish. In fact, record size musky and walleye have been pulled from its depths. Some people even claim that it's one of the best smallmouth bass lakes in the country. It's one of the prettiest lakes I've ever been on, and I've been on one or two.

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Fishing Location - Wolf Creek Lake

2006-05-12T06:58:00.000-04:00

South of Sylva, NC, and to the east of the town of Tuckasegee on State Highway 281, Wolf Creek is only 183 acres in size, with a mere 6.9 miles of shoreline. It is somewhat shallower than its cousin, Bear Creek Lake, just down stream and has water that is a bit more clouded with algae. But, lure visibility is still a good 9-10 feet most of the time. The ramp is satisfactory and is concrete, with a gravel parking lot. The main parking lot and the section down to the ramp is a bit narrow, so you shouldn't visit this location when the skiers and boaters would be expected (weekends and holidays)

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Fishing Location - Bear Creek Lake

2006-05-09T06:56:00.000-04:00

Four small lakes were built on the east fork of the Tuckasegee River by Nantahala Power and Light Co. in the mid-1950's to provide hydroelectric power for the area. Those four lakes have since become prime habitats for trout and bass.

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Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Schedule

2006-05-04T23:15:00.000-04:00

2006 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Schedule of Events
2006Tournament Dates — June 10-17

Waterfront Headquarters: 405 Evans Street, Morehead City
Civic Center: Hwy 70 West, Morehead City
Town Creek Marina: 232 West Beaufort Road, Beaufort
Weigh Station: 405 Evans Street, Morehead City

All events take place at the Civic Center unless otherwise noted.

Now through May 29 at 5:00 pm: Registration accepted by certified mail. After May 29, fisherman should register on site at 405 Evans Street - Tournament Headquarters beginning June 8 at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, June 6: 9:00 am-5:00 pm: Waterfront Headquarters Open for Registration

Wednesday, June 7: 9:00 am-5:00 pm: Waterfront Headquarters Open for Registration
Thursday, June 8: 9:00 am-5:00 pm: Waterfront Headquarters Open for Registration
11:00 am: Circle Hook Seminar-Capt. Daryl Brower

Friday, June 9: 9:00 am-5:00 pm: Waterfront Headquarters Open for Registration
11:00 am: Circle Hook Seminar-Capt. Daryl Brower
1:00 pm: Circle Hook Seminar-Capt. Daryl Brower

6:00 pm-9:00 pm: Lady Angler Event at the Civic Center
Saturday, June 10: 9:00 am-5:00 pm: Waterfront Headquarters Open for Registration

8:00 am-1:00 pm: Lady Angler Tournament.
Sponsored by: RAMJACK

5:30 pm-7:00 pm: Sponsors Reception - Rear patio tent - Crystal Coast Civic Center. Invitation Only.
Sponsored by LIBERTY COACH

7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Captain's Cocktail Party
Sponsored by LIBERTY COACH

7:15 pm-8:00 pm: Captain's Meeting upstairs, Civic Center

9:00 pm-11:00 pm: Captain's Dance. Registration Upstairs Civic Center during Captains' Party BAND-Sleeping Booty

Sunday, June 11: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Waterfront Registration Continues

7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Registration at Town Creek Marina, Beaufort

7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Big Pig Pickin' at Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, Co-Sponsored by: Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales & Hatteras Yachts

Monday, June 12: 6:00 am: Waterfront Headquarters Open
9:00 am-3:00 pm: Begins 6 Days of Fishing. 2 Lay Days Required - Captain's Choice

Daily Weigh-Ins Monday thru Saturday June 10-June 15, 2002, 405 Evans Street, Morehead City Approximately 5 pm (Sat. 4 pm.). Live Broadcast by: 96.3 The Hot FM 103.7

Tuesday, June 13: 6:00 am Waterfront Headquarters Open

9:00 am-3:00 pm 2nd Day of Fishing

Wednesday, June 14: 6:00 am Waterfront Headquarters Open

9:00 am-3:00 pm: 3rd Day of Fishing

7:00 pm-10:00 pm: Wednesday Wahoo! Crystal Coast Civic Center, Sponsored by: Cummins Diesel

Thursday, June 15: 6:00 am: Waterfront Headquarters Open

9:00 am-3:00 pm: 4th Day of Fishing

Friday, June 16: 6:00 am: Waterfront Headquarters Open

9:00 am-3:00 pm: 5th Day of Fishing

Saturday, June 17: 6:00 am: Waterfront Headquarters Open

8:00 am-2:00 pm: Last Day of Fishing

7:00 pm-10:00 pm: Awards Cocktail Party and Dinner, Auction Original Artwork. Crystal Coast Civic Center. Co-Sponsored by: Covington Detroit Diesel and ZF Marine

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Article - Jiggin' for Bass

2006-05-01T08:40:00.000-04:00

As I was fishing several months ago under a partly cloudy sky with patchy fog starting to set in, the reality hit that fall weather was upon us. The temperature when I arrived at one of my favorite fishing holes was a beautiful and sunny 70 degrees and now I was starting to get a bit chilled. The weather had taken on a new identity in the past hour or so. The fishing had started to slow down as well. The hits were plentiful and constant when the sun was beaming down upon the dam and the bass were stacked around the rocks adjacent to the weed beds just begging to be caught. I had already landed around 15 nice keepers when the sun disappeared behind a cloud and failed to show its face again. I began to rummage through my tackle bag trying desperately to find the perfect bass wrangling lure that would take my catch rate back to an acceptable level. I threw a spinnerbait for a while and then switched to a Rat-L-Trap. I then threw a few in-line spinners followed by some crawfish imitation plastics and followed up with the Junebug colored stick worm I had caught all of the previous fish on. Still, I could not find a bite.

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Article - Buzzin' for Bass

2006-04-18T08:23:00.000-04:00

If you are anything like me, you live for the action packed, heavy hitting, bone jarring topwater explosion produced when you throw a topwater bait. As far as I am concerned, it is incredibly exiting to watch the water splash upwards and the opportunity to see that lunker bass flash and slam into your bait! Getting a bass to take surface baits requires you to get their attention. Out of all the topwater baits on the market, few, if any, come close to creating as much surface disturbance as does the buzzbait. To a prowling hungry bass, this unique sputtering, splashing and gurgling noise that is created by a buzzbait is extremely hard to resist. I would like to educate and provide you with an understanding of the buzzbait so you can also enjoy the success of this awesome and versatile lure.

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Article - Bullheads And Catfish - Names that Bring Joy and Disgust

2006-04-07T10:17:00.000-04:00

When it comes to fishing, there are two names that make the sport great to me, 'bullheads' and 'catfish', no other freshwater fish get such a bad rap as these two old friends do. If I am at work or in a store or some other place, all I have to do is mention 'I caught some bullheads or a catfish, and it's like I am talking about some horrible skin disease. People frown or shake their heads in disgust, and start talking about how nasty they are and how they are bottom feeders. Let me tell you what I think about bullheads and catfish.

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Fishing Location - Lake Norman

2006-04-04T07:49:00.000-04:00

Lake Norman, created in 1963 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Power, is the largest manmade body of fresh water in North Carolina. It is fed by the Catawba River. It was named after former Duke Power president Norman Cocke. Lake Norman is sometimes referred to as the "inland sea"; it offers 520 miles of shoreline and a surface area of more than 50 square miles. Full pond elevation at Lake Norman is 760 feet.

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Article - Early Spring Crappie Fishing

2006-03-29T08:37:00.000-05:00

One of the most fulfilling activities for many people is spring crappie fishing. This is the time of year that my son has a huge interest in going fishing with Dad. Cabin fever has been prevalent for several months and as the ice lifts off the local waters and temperatures start to rise, the ever-so-active crappie nears spawning time. As spring draws near crappie move toward their spawning areas. If you are a fisherman who enjoys crappie fishing and has chased them before, you know that springtime offers up the hottest crappie fishing of the year.

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New Carolina-Fishing.com Promotional Cards

2006-03-21T08:07:00.000-05:00

Coming to a fishing location near you... Carolina-Fishing.com promotional cards. 2000+ of these card arrived yesterday. The cards will be availble sometime within the next couple of months through our an e-store we are launching. Here is what the cards look like:

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Fishing Location - Falls Lake

2006-03-15T21:16:00.000-05:00

Hours of relaxation await you at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Just moments away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Falls Lake is a great way to escape urban life. With a 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands, Falls Lake State Recreation Area offers a choice of recreation areas - Beaverdam, B.W. Wells, Highway 50, Holly Point, Rolling View, Sandling Beach and Shinleaf.

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Fishing Location - Lake Hartwell

2006-03-11T19:25:00.000-05:00

Fishing Tips: The Corps of Engineers and the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department have each placed ten fish attractors in Hartwell Lake. These artificial reefs, made of trees and brush or discarded tires, attract large schools of fish, especially crappie. All of these attractors are marked with buoys.

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Fishing Location - Apalachia Lake

2006-03-03T07:14:00.000-05:00

Apalachia Reservoir is a small, deep, cool-water lake set in the mountains of western North Carolina. The dam was built primarily to generate hydropower, but the reservoir also provides a beautiful site for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and primitive camping.

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Fishing Location - Badin Lake

2006-02-22T10:46:00.000-05:00

This 5,350-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River was built in 1917 by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) to generate hydroelectric power for the aluminum plant at Badin. The eastern shore borders the National Forest and the lake is well stocked with catfish, bream, largemouth, white and striped bass.

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Article - Fishing Tips for the New Angler - Where to Find the Big Bass!

2006-02-14T19:01:00.000-05:00

Looking for the BIG bass? These fishing tips will give you an "edge" in your search for the elusive largemouth bass. Here are a number of helpful insights into locating bass regardless of whether you're fishing rivers, ponds or lakes. This is a great article for both the novice angler and more experienced fisherman.

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Article: Year Round Spinnerbait Tactics

2006-02-08T09:58:00.000-05:00

Spinnerbaits are not just a tool for the spring and fall. Spinnerbaits can be deadly, if the right ones are fished in a variety of situations weather it be the East Coast or the West. The trick is to be able to distinguish which is the right one for the right situation?

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Article - Heavy Duty Jig N Pig Fishing

2006-02-03T18:44:00.000-05:00

The right way to fish a jig n pig. Confused about how to fish one of the most consistent big bass baits? Look no further, read on!

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Article - Make Your Own Snag-Free Weights (Snake Weights)

2006-01-31T22:29:00.000-05:00

After seeing a pair of snag-free weights at local tackle shop going for $5.00 I decided to do a little research on snag-free weights to see if I could make my own. I have been fishing with guides who made their own and figured there would be something on the internet about it.

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Fishing Location - Uwharrie River

2006-01-25T09:14:00.000-05:00

Anglers looking to beat the crowds can fish the Uwharrie River. This is more of an adventure and may not be for everyone. Larger boats can navigate the lower part of the river where it flows into the Pee Dee River. This is a popular spot for spring time stripers and white bass. But the upper reaches are narrow and rocky as the river carves a winding path through the rocky heart of the Uwharrie Mountains.

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Article - Carolina's Moving-Water Catfish

2006-01-18T13:40:00.000-05:00

While most big catfish in South Carolina come out of lakes, there's some fine overlooked fishing in rivers, too. Don't miss out!

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Article - The Tar Heel State's Border Crappie

2006-01-16T08:44:00.000-05:00

These lakes may be on the border of North Carolina, but there's nothing borderline about the crappie fishing they provide.

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Article - 36 Great Fishing Trips In North Carolina

2006-01-11T16:09:00.000-05:00

From east to west, North Carolina offers a tremendous variety of opportunities to anglers. Here's a look at 36 top fishing destinations--three for each month--that promise topflight fishing in the Tar Heel State

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