Groundhog Hunting Trip in North Carolina Mountains
A narrative of a Wednesday afternoon hunting trip with Sonny Hedgecock and Pettit in the North Carolina Virginia mountains. They spot several whistlepigs, take shots with a 243 rifle, and share a day of target practice and escape from daily life. The piece reflects hunting culture, pest control, and camaraderie.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Sonny Hedgecock
Dim Pettit
Smaybe
Hedgecock
Pettit
Sonny
Pet- Ait
Deadly Combination For Panfish By Jim Dean
The article outlines a multi technique approach for bluegill and shellcracker fishing using crickets, sinking flies like black ants, floating popping bugs, and live crickets on a wire Baltimore hook. It notes rolling cast, subtle jigging, and switching methods to locate beds and maximize bites. The piece emphasizes the lethal combo of sinking flies and crickets across spawning beds and rivers.
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Jim Dean
North Carolina
Fishing Father Gift Guide for Fathers Day
A practical fishing father gift list without repeats. Highlights include floating flashlight key rings, Coast Guard approved life vests, sidekick coolers by Rubbermaid, Playmate coolers, vacuum bottles, insulated jugs, versatile Adventurer tackle boxes, and high quality graphite rods by Fenwick and Browning. The guide emphasizes durable gear for boats and everyday fishing use.
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U.S. ‘Coast Guard
Rubbermaid Company
Dad
Fenwick
Browning
Tuckertown Tops Weekend Fishing Standings
Fayetteville angler Jack Hutson won first place in the NC State Bass Anglers event on Lake Gaston with 27 pounds 4 ounces earning a bass boat and trailer. The top six finishers advance to the National Chapter Federation Tournament. local and lake reports note good catches and tournaments at High Rock Badin Lake and Kerr Lake.
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Jack Hutson
Fayetteville
Lake Gaston
Hutson
Bill Horne
Arden
James Bland
Matthews
James Parker
Robert Tayloe
Chapel Hill
Abe Abernathy
Greensboro
National Chapter Federation
Thomasville
High Rock
Badin Lake
Richard Griffin
John Yokely
Jim Rickard
Tuckertown
Boating Safety Tips From Julius Cooper
The article warns that falling overboard is a major fatal boating risk, often when moored or due to unsafe conduct. It cites Coast Guard rules to keep one hand on the boat and one on yourself and lists causes like high speed turns and poor footing. It outlines two rescue methods: self rescue with nearby floating aids and stopping the boat to assist if the person can swim or needs aid.
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Coast Guard
Youth Bass Winners Highlight Oak Hollow Lake Tourney
Phillip Long won the 16 and under division with five pounds 15 ounces and captured a four pound nine ounce lunker. Todd White took the 10 and under division with two pounds 14 ounces and also won the lunker prize. Charles Hardy was second in the older group, Karl Reitzel third, Tammy Gibson second in 10 and under, and Neil Spencer third. The fifth annual event, with over 50 participants, was sponsored by Furniture City Bassmasters, the High Point Bassmasters, and the city parks and recreation.
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Phillip Long
Todd White
Oak Hollow Lake
Long
White
Charles Hardy
Karl Reitzel
Tammy Gibson
Neil Spencer
Furniture City Bassmasters
High Point Bassmasters
City Parks and Recreation 2
High Point Winners in Spring Yachting Weekend
The High Rock Yacht Club hosted the second spring series weekend with two High Point winners. Larry Lewis won the day sailor class, while Bob Wohlgemuth finished second in the handicap event.
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High Rock
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Phillips
Sonr
Tim Moody
Weaver Moody
Kerr Lake
Vernon Call
Kerr Lake Stripers
Julius Cooper
High Point
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