I have kept tropicals in the past, both fresh and salt, but it's been nearly 10years since I had my last tank. I feel now's the time to try some native species and get my feet wet again. I am a complete novice when it comes to them and have never attempted collection or really viewing of many of our natives. Where/how do you guys/gals recommend and go about sampling and collection around the Johnston County, Neuse River area of NC? Never been one to venture out into rivers/creeks/ditches, etc, I've always been a lake person so this will be new and fun in and of itself.
I was big into fishing when I was younger but went a good decade without wetting a hook and never fished/explored enough to break out of being considered a rookie....