Remember Loran? You may see a new, improved version on the horizon
July 2009
Do you remember Loran? I’m surprised how many dedicated fishermen don’t, but you might want to take a few minutes and learn a little about the new version. I’m not talking about Loran-C — and certainly not about the real old-timer, Loran-A — but a thoroughly modern version named “enhanced Loran” or “eLoran.”
One if by land — and one if by sea, too
June 2009
I always thought that as boaters, we were generally a little more savvy about GPS navigational units, but the recent onslaught of optional equipment and standalone automotive GPS units has the general public using them for many trips longer than to the neighborhood grocery store.
Solar oven is great to upgrade boat food
April 2009
What do you eat when you’re out fishing for a day? Do you gorge on Beanee Weenees, Vienna sausages and such — or do you try to pack foods that are a little healthier?
Towing regs revisited: Where do we stand?
March 2009
It began more than 18 months ago, and most of us thought the battles had been fought and new regulations put in place, but apparently some misunderstandings still exist regarding towing boats in North Carolina. I don’t claim to be an expert on this, but I diligently followed the legislation as it worked its way through the state legislature during the short session in the summer of 2008.
Take care of tackle; it'll take care of you
February 2009
Fishing tackle that’s used consistently requires periodic examinations, service and occasional repairs. That’s about as simple and straight-forward as it can be said.
Jingle bells and redfish tales
December 2008
Several years ago I wrote my first column suggesting Christmas gifts for sportsmen and the response was overwhelming.
Lures that are shrimply irresistible
November 2008
Several months ago I wrote a story about fishing for summer trout and puppy drum using live shrimp.
The dirty word in marine fuel
October 2008
Like most of you who haven’t experienced problems caused by ethanol, I really hadn’t thought much about the now-common fuel I burn in my outboard engines.
Different strokes for boats
September 2008
Mark Twain once said, “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”
That same statement could be attributed to the two-cycle outboard motor; they’re far from dead. If anything, they’re improved constantly and will be a mainstay of boating for years to come.
Fish voodoo: the Zombie rig
August 2008
I know it’s almost August and the king mackerel tournaments began in May, but suddenly it seems as if fishermen have decided to get serious quickly.
Trailering forum draws crowd
June 2008
The Warwick Center at UNC Wilmington hosted the N.C. Highway Patrol’s first public forum April 21 to explain laws regarding towing boats and how those laws are enforced.
Proper releases save future fish
May 2008
I hate to crawl on my soap box, but what I saw recently on television stuck in my craw too much to overlook. I’m referring to some of the fishing shows and how much stress alleged “professional” anglers put on fish by incorrectly handling them.
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