Myths, Misnomers and Outright Lies

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Fishing Myths, Misconceptions and Downright Lies: By Dr. Bogus             There is much fishing folklore out there based on rancorous rumor, personal bias, and indeed even some “bogus” misconceptions which have been passed down from generation to generation. Here are a few that are often heard and can use a little good-hearted debunking. Pinfish, a.k.a…. Read more »

Fisheries commission approves 18 Coastal Recreational Fishing License grants

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Fisheries commission approves 18 Coastal Recreational Fishing License grants MOREHEAD CITY – Revenues from the N.C. Coastal Recreational Fishing License will pay $1.5 million in the coming year toward projects to help provide coastal fishing access and fisheries and habitat research. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission approved 18 grants, totaling $1,551,613, for the 2015 cycle…. Read more »

Emerald Isle Water Temperatures for December 2014

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Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a high of 57 to a low of 50-degrees with an  average of 54.1, (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound (red squares) had a high of 59 and a low of 44-degrees with an average of 51.8-degrees. December was a cooling off month.  

Anglers’ New Year’s Resolutions: I reslove…

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New Year’s Angling Resolutions for 2015. As we rapidly approach the New Year on January 1. 2015, or if you are a procrastinator , the Lunar New Year 4712, Year of the Goat, on February 19, 2015, I would like to make some suggestions to make this year of angling that is more fish friendly,… Read more »