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Fishin’ Holes
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Aug. 08, 2010
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Fishin’ Holes
August 8, 2010
Remember when you couldn’t wait to get out of school and go fishin’? I do! A fishin’ hole is often a magical place where, as kids we caught fish. It might have been an undercut bank along the edge of a...
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Stormy Weather
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Aug. 01, 2010
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Stormy Weather
August 1, 2010
Stormy weather has frequently forced boaters off area lakes this summer. These powerful storms, even though short lived, bring strong winds, lightning and pelting rain. Thunderstorms can occur at any time, but most of them develop during afternoon and early evening...
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The Osprey of Lake Norman
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Jul. 11, 2010
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The Osprey of Lake Norman
7-11- 2010
Have you ever wondered which birds build the giant nests on channel markers, power poles and other high structures around Lake Norman? Some think they are bald eagle nests, but actually they are the spring and summer home of...
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Need to Know
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
May. 30, 2010
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Need to Know
May 30, 2010
Everyone seems to have questions related to boating and fishing on Lake Norman. Some of the most frequently asked questions are addressed below.
? Up north, we had a closed season on bass fishing. What are the regulations on Lake...
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Blue Heron Island
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
May. 23, 2010
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Blue Heron Island
May 23, 2010
If you haven’t visited the Blue Heron rookery on Lake Norman, now is the time. The island is a beehive of activity since the chicks have hatched and are maturing. The active parents, take turns hunting for baby-food twenty-four hours...
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Table Food
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
May. 09, 2010
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Fishin’ With Capt. Gus!
Table Food
May 9, 2010
The other day, a group of people were eating lunch and enjoying the weather on a covered pier. One of the children carelessly dropped a large strawberry into the water. Before anyone could scoop it out, a giant carp came to...
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How Do You Figure?
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Apr. 18, 2010
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How Do You Figure?
April 18, 2010
Have you ever wondered why certain things happen or don’t happen when you’re boating or fishing? Some things are mystifying, while others are just plain interesting to think about. If you are one of those folks, here are a...
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Catfishing
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Apr. 11, 2010
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Catfishing
April 11, 2010
The largest fish on Lake Norman are catfish. The biggest ever caught was an eighty-five pound Arkansas Blue. It held the state record for a couple of years, before an eighty-nine pounder was caught on one of the lakes in the Yadkin...
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Trolling for Bass
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Apr. 04, 2010
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Trolling for Bass
April 4, 2010
A simple way to catch bass from any boat, even a pleasure boat, is to troll, which means pulling a lure behind the boat at a slow speed. If the boat is equipped with rod holders, it’s possible to fish...
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Spring Has Sprung
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Feb. 28, 2010
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Spring Has Sprung
February 28, 2010
Time and tide wait for no man and neither does the spring spawning season. In fact, it has already begun, with white perch and crappie moving toward the shallows. Largemouth bass, spots and stripers are also preparing for the annual...
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Winter Water Temperatures
- Fishing
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Author:
Captain Gus Gustafson
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Posted:
Feb. 07, 2010
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Fishin’ With Capt. Gus!
Winter Water Temperatures
February 7, 2009
A few weeks ago when threadfin shad were dying in the freezing (32°) waters of Lake Norman’s shallow coves, some anglers were bass fishing in the relatively spring like (60°) water near the nuclear power plant. This thirty-degree variance in...
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Landmarks
- Fishing
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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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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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