Rob McComas, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Life Outside Four Walls: Take a hike to John Rock in Pisgah Forest

Hiking to the top of John Rock in the Pisgah National Forest is one hike that is worth planning. The rock face is located near ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 10:00 pm

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A discussion on winter spinnerbaits

I’m kinda wondering if writing about winter bass fishing is, well, pointless since winter seems to have skipped us this year. But you never know ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:00 pm

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Tips for better crankbait fishing

In my last column we looked at jerkbaits for wintertime bass fishing; this time let’s look at crankbaits. Crankbaits are one of the most diverse ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:00 pm

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Tackle, gear storage tips and suggestions

One of my last columns was about having too much fishing “stuff.” That may or may not be the case for you, but no matter ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:00 pm

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Do I have too much stuff?

I sat in the boat the other day, in the middle of the worst fishing slump I’ve ever had, and the thought came to me, ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:00 pm

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Delayed harvest rivers offer popular options for anglers

October is mostly for hunters, squirrel season, muzzle loader season, archery season, but if that’s not for you, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s popular ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 10:00 pm

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For love of the game

Other than stickers all over my truck, I try to be low key about fishing when I’m out and about. That might sound strange coming ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:00 pm

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The view is worth the hike to Looking Glass Rock

I have viewed a huge granite monolith from the Blue Ridge Parkway for several years. I had planned to stand on top of it someday, ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:00 pm

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Front porch life

“Life Outside Four Walls” doesn’t have to involve a deep trek into the wild, it can be as close as going through four inches of ... Read more

by Rob McComas, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:00 pm

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Document your outdoor aventures

Having a successful day on the water or in the woods requires a lot of effort, unless you are one of those people with a ... Read more