Bass Fishing
Water in the bushes equals bass at High Rock Lake
This month on High Rock Lake, local anglers follow the golden rule. If the water is in the buttonwood bushes, fish the bushes.
Month: April 2016
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Fishing piers have several kings in May
The ocean fishing piers along the southern coast of North Carolina have a reputation for producing fish in May, and things are shaping up for 2016 to be another banner year.
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Go shallow for Santee Cooper catfish
It’s tough to beat May for catfish on the Santee Cooper lakes, and fishing for them this time of year is a bit different than it has been for several months. Anglers can still expect to catch a trophy, but they’ll do it with a different technique.
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Dolphin are running off the coast of Georgetown
Spring fever has arrived along the coast, and a mild winter followed by a warm spring is setting up to make May a tremendous fishing month, especially for anglers with an affliction for the jazzy-colored dolphin.
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Wando River trout cranking up
M ay is a great time to catch speckled trout in Charleston’s Wando River, and anglers can boat their share as long as they keep a few details in mind, according to guide Garrett Lacy of Charleston Fishing Adventures.
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Lake Monticello’s blue brutes show up in May
Most of the blue catfish in Lake Monticello will be in the pre-spawn phase in May, so catching 15- to 30-pound catfish is pretty common, according to guide Chris Simpson of Greenwood.
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Find warm spots for Murrells Inlet’s big, early flounder
May’s spring weather draws people out of hiding to enjoy the warm breezes along the South Carolina coast. While many folks will be catching a few rays on the beach, diehard anglers need to slide down to Murrells Inlet to experience a different type of relaxation: catching flounder.
Bass Fishing
Lake Russell’s bass ready for action
Lake Russell is not noted for harboring really big largemouths and spotted bass, but May is probably the best month to catch big fish of both species that are showing up bigger and bigger each year, said guide Wendell Wilson of Elberton, Ga.
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How to catch more, and bigger, shellcrackers at Santee
The shellcracker bite has been on fire at Santee for the past couple of weeks, and while plenty of anglers are catching their share of them, those who follow a few tips are having the best luck.
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Morrisville 13-year-old huntress kills first turkey
If you ask Bryan Alexander of Morrisville what could make his hunting season any better, he will laugh and tell you nothing. He guided his 13-year-old daughter on a turkey hunt during the youth season, and she killed her first turkey, a gobbler with a 10-inch beard and 1 1/4-inch spurs.