Author: Rob McComas | The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Winter jerkbait fishing

A common misconception is that fish don’t bite when it’s cold. That thought is very far from the ... Read more

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Late summer and early fall hunting seasons

For the most part, hunters endure summer, with very few things to hunt in summer months, waiting on ... Read more

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Fishing records are made to be broken

Records are made to be broken, or at least that’s what I’ve heard. When I’m not guiding and ... Read more

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From BB guns of old to the air rifles of today

I’ve been trying to think of an affordable way to do some shooting that my little girl would ... Read more

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Reflections on John Muir, other outdoor influences

I made a list of the most influential statements I heard in 2015. While some came from my ... Read more

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Learning the basics of trolling, Part II

In my last column we looked at trolling, and specifically flat line and planer board trolling. Today let’s ... Read more

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The basics of trolling for fish

People in general, view trolling with great diversity. It seems to be the accepted common practice for catching ... Read more

LIfe Outside Four Walls - Rob McComas

Late summer fishing

  Just be straightforward, late summer fishing can be tough.    The water in most lakes is 85+ ... Read more

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A visit to Catawba Falls

Although I can think of many reasons not to go hiking in the summer, the thought of waiting ... Read more

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Kayaks: An affordable, quiet, stable alternative fishing boat

I have noticed a growing trend in boating the past few years. And while there are still plenty ... Read more