Fishing

Avoid a plastic disaster

Many years ago, anglers had to be careful about putting soft-plastic lures directly into their tackle box trays. It didn’t take long for the lures and trays to melt and create a big, gooey mess. It was tackle-box companies that fixed the problem, developing “worm-proof” trays that prevented melting, a big relief to anglers. […]

Deer Hunting

Have you received your 2017 South Carolina deer tags yet?

South Carolina’s deer hunting season begins in the lowcountry next week, and it’s going to be quite a different season than years past. The new regulations that require all deer to be tagged, as well as several other changes, are sure to make this hunting season an interesting one for hunters, land managers, and game wardens. […]

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Bass Fishing

When to give a fish some slack

It’s a common belief that allowing slack in your line once you’ve hooked a fish is a big no-no. But sometimes, it’s the only option you’ve got. Here’s how to give a fish some slack the proper way. […]

Featured

Another piebald catfish caught on Lake Monticello

Last month, we ran an article about a piebald catfish that was caught on Lake Monticello, and it turns out that wasn’t the only piebald catfish caught on the midlands lake this summer. We’ve heard reports of at least two others being caught, including one that Gilbert’s Michelle Keisler caught on June 4. […]