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When it comes to inshore fishing, versatility matters. On any given day, I might be stalking bonefish on the flats, skipping baits under mangroves for snook, throwing soft plastics for redfish, or hooking into something much bigger than expected. Over the years, the one rod lineup that has consistently earned...

Fall False Albacore: Power, Speed, and the Coastal Collision As summer fades along the East Coast, a new kind of excitement takes over. Cooling north winds push baitfish offshore, while false albacore charge in from the Gulf Stream. The result? A fast-paced collision of predator and prey and some of...

Why I Chose the TFO Professional Series Rods for Fishing Coastal NC The Best All-Around Rod Series for a Full-Time Guide When I first picked up a TFO rod roughly seven years ago, I immediately noticed a distinct difference in quality. Over the years, I have used a variety of...

Let’s face it: wind is often a part of a fisherman’s life, especially on the coast. At least here in North Carolina, we have more windy than dead wind days, so you must understand how to combat the wind to have the highest potential for catching fish. Learning how to...

I always say that bass fishing is about the bite, while saltwater is about the fight. Not to downplay the fight of a large bass, but the drag screaming from a saltwater fish is a different feeling altogether. No matter the type of water you are fishing that day, it’s...

In Southeastern North Carolina, the Cape Fear River, a rich and beautiful blackwater river recognized for its very large flounder population, flows 191 miles all the way to the Atlantic Ocean where it empties near Cape Fear. In 2018, Hurricane Florence hit coastal North Carolina causing catastrophic damage to the...