Fishing Articles

As we move further into the fall and early winter bite movement of the bass become more predictable than ever. Bass are very much creatures of habit and understanding their patterns and locations carry over from one year to the next. Location becomes key and fishing where the ...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Since the last FAQ list was posted, many new residents have moved to the Lake Norman area. Below are some of their questions.

How low did the lake water level drop during the summer of the 2015 drought?
According ...

Shame on the State of Alabama for Closing our Parks
As we progress into the 21st century it will not be without pain and shame as we are going to see more of these types of closures and/or changes in what we have grown accustom to having at our peck and call. The Alabama ...

As we move toward winter one thing that is always obvious on many lakes is that they drop the water level on many of our best fishing lakes. Some view this as a problem but I few it as an opportunity to learn plenty about your lake. The lake draw down allows you to see the change ...

With the one of the toughest years and early falls behind us I can’t help but wonder what is going on with our lake. Guntersville is suffering from some slow times and I for one am concerned that we are in for some tough times ahead. This past winter was tough the spring was ...

The sixth annual AFC Gumbo Wars is less than a month away. Yes. it's time once again for the Anglers for Conservation Orlando Gumbo Wars scheduled on October 24, 2015 at the Fish on Fire Restaurant in Orlando, Florida with the gates opening to 10am.

The AFC Orlando ...

When you have miles of great looking grass that all looks good, something has to stand out so you can make a choice; where do you fish and what makes one clump of grass look better than others? These are the questions you have to answer every time you get on the water and start ...

As we approach the Oct. 10 2015 date of the SPRO frog tournament I thought I would offer some tips as to how and where I have been catching fish on a SPRO frog. There are no secrets frog fishing requires patience, mental commitment and some due diligence prior to the tournament ...

If this past few summers has taught me anything, it is that there is no wrong pattern or presentation during the heat of the summer time fishing. Unfortunately there is no bad pattern and there is no good pattern, bass hide for various reasons in the heat and sometimes no matter ...

As we work our way through the second half of the year, many of us miss some of the best fishing of the year for many reasons. Family to holiday’s, from hunting season to football always seem to get in the way of some great times on the water; if you’re a real bass enthusiasts ...

As we move into the last part of the summer fishing gets tough, the deep water is hot in water temperature, the bass are lethargic and getting a bite can be tedious work. Sometimes the answer is not where you might expect it; as many times the bass have moved into very shallow ...

The SPRO frog only tournament is rapidly approaching and Oct. 10 2015 looks to be a special day; if the early frog bite is any indication, get ready! It’s been several years since the frog bite in August was good but this year seems to be the best of them in quite a while. The ...

For many of us that fish the cost of owning your own boat has certainly gotten to a point where it might be the biggest investment you ever make outside of owning a home; an investment many can’t make and because of it you become your best friends back seat driver.
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Now that summer is in full swing, let’s discuss hot weather fishing on Lake Norman. While most anglers are waiting for the fall cool down, some are catching plenty of fish in August. But, even those who brave the heat, choose the times and places they fish in order to maximize ...

Fishing instruction for decades preached anglers should fish deep, cool water during the hottest days of the summer.

This makes sense as fish are cold-blooded animals and their bodies are the same temperature of the water that surrounds them.

However, ...