Top 3 Lures for Largemouth Bass Fishing in a North Carolina August
Here are the top three lures to target largemouth bass in North Carolina during August, when fish cluster around wood cover and respond best to vibration, flash, and natural fall-rate action:
Carolina Wren Visitors
I have had a faux fern on my porch year-round because I am terrible with real plants. A bit ago, a mother Carolina Wren built a nest for her babies in it and it just so happens, it's right outside my door where I work most of the time. I have captured a few phone photos and videos of them but decided I would bring out the real gear and this was the result. I'm stoked.
Dear Western North Carolina…
300 miles from the nearest coastline, tucked away in and out of valleys across this wonderful land I love, it was ravaged by a hurricane. A HURRICANE. In the mountains. Of North Carolina.
The Showy Songbird: All About Red-winged Blackbirds
Red-winged blackbirds are a common sight across North America, their bold colors and confident swagger making them easy to recognize.
How To Tie a Fisherman’s Knot
For the fisherman's knot, loop the line's end through the hook eye and wrap it around the main line several times. Then, simply thread the end back through the loops to create a secure hold.
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Day 3 at Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
We recently spent a few days roaming, adventuring, fishing, off-roading, and cooking all to spend the days celebrating Memorial Day 2024 outside. This was Day 3.
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Day 2 at Roper Hollow & South Mountain State Park
We recently spent a few days roaming, adventuring, fishing, off-roading, and cooking all to spend the days celebrating Memorial Day 2024 outside. This was Day 2.
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Day 1 at Uwharrie National Forest
We recently spent a few days roaming, adventuring, fishing, off-roading, and cooking all to spend the days celebrating Memorial Day 2024 outside. This was Day 1.
Grandfather Mountain: A Hike Through Breathtaking Beauty
Grandfather Mountain, the crown jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beckons adventurers with its rugged terrain, stunning vistas, and unique ecosystems. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a casual sightseer, Grandfather Mountain has something for everyone.
Northern Lights in the South
On May 10th, 2024, an unusually strong solar storm caused a spectacular display of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, to be visible across North Carolina.
GALLERY: Camping in Uwharrie National Forest
My little dude and I took a day (and night) and camped in the 4Runner along the Yadkin River in the Uwharrie National Forest in Troy, NC.
Here’s a few snapshots from that little getaway.
Six Weeks and Some Change
Last week marked a special day.
September 28th, 2023 was the day my Dad was released from constant care after his heart surgery and pacemaker implant back in early August.
Without Vision, We Will Die
“We were born for battle, without vision we will die…. We were born for battle, against the tide of compromise”
Inevitable
Inevitable. Some things are certain to happen. “Unavoidable” they say… Some things though are indeed avoidable I guess…
Fitz. A One-of-a-Kind Human.
Man… John Fitzgerald was one-of-a-kind. 3 years ago today, I got a call from one of our mutual friends. Hysterically, she said Fitz had passed away.
GALLERY: Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina
Photos from Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina