King and His Loyal Bird Dog King
Benny Phillips recalls his late bird dog King, a 16 year old setter with a mischievous streak and unmatched companionship. He recounts hunting days in the Sandhills and Yadkin County, the dog’s quirks, loyalty, and final moments as they shared seven seasons of field life.
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Benny Phillips
King
Phillips
Elsie Webb
Rockingham
North Carolina Motor Speedway
Elsie
Wayne Lowdermilk
Yadkin County
Feathers
Doc
Bear Trails Avid Angler In Smokies as It Walks Stream
A North Carolina angler recalls a bear encounter in Avery County near a stream. The black bear follows him while he fishes and later jogs alongside him along a trail. He avoids feeding the animal and eventually parts ways after friends appear fishing nearby.
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North Carolina
Avery County
Bear
Billfish Surfacing Along NC Coast At Offshore Waters
Offshore anglers from Hatteras to Oregon Inlet report strong billfish activity with 12 blue marlin caught Sunday and six more Tuesday as boats reach the Gulf Stream within about 18 miles. Dolphin and king mackerel also seen in green water near the stream. inshore spots show Spanish mackerel, blues, gray trout, croakers, and striped bass in several bays.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Gulf Stream
Ed Meeks
Hatteras Marlin Club
Hatteras Inlet
Meeks
Ronnie Rose
Oregon Inlet
Ken Lauer
Buxton
Cape
Hatteras Island
Frank Eggertson
Avon Pier
Manns Harbor
Morehead City
Lake fishing reports and safety notice for local lakes
Oak Hollow will close to fishing this weekend due to boat races. High Point City Lake offers best catches at bream crappie and catfish while bass are deep. High Rock Lake remains clear with sunup success using six inch plastics and rough bass after sunrise. Tuckertown Lake is full and dingy with early bass action. beware debris after last Saturday's storm. Badin Lake remains tough despite clear water this summer. Thunderstorm season begins. monitor skies and seek shore if storms form.
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Oak Hollow
High Point City Lake
High Rock Lake
Tuckertown Lake
Boat Trailer Bearing Care and Lubrication Tips
Boat trailers deteriorate as they roll and wheel bearings are the most important. Have bearings inspected when wheels are pulled and use waterproof bearing caps and waterproof trailer grease. Regular checks vary by wheel size, with 2000 mile intervals for boat trailers and 500 to 1000 miles for smaller wheels.
Boat trailer maintenance and anti corrosion tips
The article urges following a dealer recommended maintenance plan especially for brakes and trailer components. It warns that DIY work is risky for trailer brakes and stresses lubricating the bow winch tongue dolly wheel and hull rollers. Rinse salt water off after launching or retrieving, and hose down promptly if no water tap is available to slow corrosion and protect moving metal parts.
Boat Safety and Maintenance Tips for Trailered Boats
Julius Cooper outlines trailer tire pressures, cooling precautions after launching, and the value of galvanized trailer frames. He emphasizes checking cold tires, avoiding rapid cooling of wheel hubs, and consulting the owner's manual for boat and motor maintenance details.
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Mr. Elsie
Montgomery County
Hollywood
Lake Reports
Badin Lake
Julius Cooper
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