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Landmarks
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Jan. 31, 2010
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Landmarks
January 31, 2010
Navigating a large body of water for the first time can be enjoyable or intimidating, depending on the experience of the skipper. It is prudent for new boaters to allow time for thought, study and planning before making a maiden voyage.
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What Fishermen Do
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Jan. 24, 2010
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What Fishermen Do
January 24, 2010
What do fishermen do when it’s too cold to fish? Sometimes they gather at local tackle shops and watering holes to brag about the big fish they’ve caught and lost. Some of their stories are hard to fathom, but because...
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Fishin' Basics
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Jan. 10, 2010
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Fishin' Basics
January 10, 2010
Catching a fish on the first cast of the day gets any trip off to a positive start. Sometimes that’s hard to do, particularly if you haven’t been fishing in a while. This column discusses some of the things experienced anglers...
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Hot Hole Fishing
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Dec. 13, 2009
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Hot Hole Fishing
December 13, 2009
In December, January and February, Lake Norman’s “Hot Holes” will be the place to fish. Boat and bank fishing is permitted in designated locations at both power plants. The McGuire Nuclear Station is located off Highway 73, east of Cowan’s...
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Kevin’s Trophy Bass
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Dec. 06, 2009
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Kevin’s Trophy Bass
December 6, 2009
It was early spring when Mooresville website designer, Kevin Smith decided to return to his favorite pond to do a little fishing. On this particular day, he brought along an ultra-lite, closed faced fishing outfit. The rod resembled a twig...
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Holiday Fishing
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Nov. 15, 2009
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Holiday Fishing
November 15, 2009
The upcoming holiday period is one of the best times of the year to fish Lake Norman. By Thanksgiving weekend, most pleasure boats have been winterized and are off the water until spring. The remaining boats are more than likely fishing....
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Best Live Baits
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Oct. 25, 2009
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Fishin’ with Capt. Gus!
Best Live Baits
October 25, 2009
Fishermen are frequently asked three questions. (1) Catchin’ anything? (2) Where did you get ‘em? (3) What were they hittin’?
The answer to the first question is usually, “Yes!” The responses to the other two questions are often vague or...
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October Fishing Forecast
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Oct. 04, 2009
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October Fishing Forecast
October 4, 2009
October’s fishing improves with each passing cold front. Cooler water temperatures allow fish to move freely from deep to shallow water. As the month progresses, stripers will move to the back of major creeks.
The early morning surface feeding witnessed...
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Landing Nets
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Sep. 27, 2009
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Landing Nets
September 27, 2009
The landing net is arguably the most frequently forgotten item on any fishing trip. If you leave the net at home, you can almost guarantee that you will hook and lose a big fish at the boat. To quote a popular...
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Discarded Fishing Line
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Sep. 13, 2009
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Fishing With Capt. Gus
Discarded Fishing Line
Sept. 13, 2009
Have you ever tripped or become entangled in a section of fishing line? The answer is probably “YES”, since most anglers have shared this experience more than once. While discarded monofilament line is a nuisance to mankind, it can also...
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Coral Sushi
- Food Reviews
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Author:
Abi Goldberg
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Posted:
Jul. 23, 2009
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Coral Sushi brings something unique and fresh to the LKN area. Coral is unique because their rolls are imaginative, the dishes are always prepared with the freshest ingredients, and the presentation is mouth-watering. The staff, as well as the owners, are friendly and accommodating, remembering your name and paying attention...
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Girls Fishing
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Aug. 30, 2009
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Girls Fishing
August 30, 2009
While recently wandering through a local store, it was amazing to see how many traditional items are now available in PINK. Pink fishing rods, guns, pepper spray, tackle boxes, camouflaged clothing, tee-shirts, polos, hats and caps all come in PINK. The...
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Sabiki Rigs
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Aug. 23, 2009
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Sabiki Rigs
August 23, 2009
Sabiki rigs fished vertically in a school of white perch, crappie or spotted bass will often produce multiple hook-ups. When schooling fish are feeding aggressively, it’s a common occurrence to hook two, three, four or more fish at one time. Playing...
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Surprises
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Aug. 16, 2009
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Fishin’ With Capt. Gus!
Surprises
8/16/09
Everyone who fishes catches something unexpected at one time or another. Sticks, boots, rusty cans, rags, etc. have fooled more than one angler into thinking he or she had a really large fish.
Recently, I heard a story about a man who thought he...
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The Three D’s
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Aug. 02, 2009
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Fishin’ With Capt. Gus
The Three D’s
August 2, 2009
August is a time when daylight hours are so steamy that people want to stay inside and yard dogs prefer to sleep under the porch. It’s also a time when fishermen mistakenly put their fishing tackle away and wait until...
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Don't Forget
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Jul. 26, 2009
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Don’t Forget
July 26, 2009
Most folks don’t get to go fishing as often as they would like, so they sometimes forget to bring the critical items needed to make the trip a success. Listed below are a few “must have” items. If you’re going to...
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