Fishing
Fun fishing: the best and worst of times
May kicks off the spring fishing season: inshore, nearshore and offshore. There really is no longer any offseason, but for my money, this is a great month to get on the water. […]
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Fishing
Showing a ‘newbie’ the inshore ropes
Mark Skeen moved to Mount Pleasant from an inland area in the “other Carolina” last year. […]
Fishing
New ESPN show depicts tournament lifestyle
Nothing beats being on the water, and for my money, the time to fish for inshore saltwater species is spring — when the fish “wake up” with the arrival of baitfish. […]
Fishing
Remembering a beloved captain with an artificial reef in his memory
When Capt. Tony Smoak of James Island passed away last year, the sportfishing community responded with an idea for an artificial reef in his memory. […]
Fishing
It’s easy to ‘tag along’ with SCDNR’s productive fish-tracking program
Did you know that South Carolina has a state-sponsored fish-tagging program that is one of the largest in the United States, recognized worldwide? […]
Fishing
‘Tackle’ the Christmas wish list
December brings long-awaited clarity to coastal waters, and swim baits are all the rage during this artificial-bait season, but it’s also hard to beat a D.O.A. shrimp fished under a popping cork while inshore. […]
Fishing
Cerveza ‘sails’ to Cup victory
The South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series celebrated its 20th season with its sights set squarely on the conservation of billfish species. […]
Fishing
Red (and pink) October is here
When October rolls around, it is time to fish for spot-tailed bass. Get to the water any which way you can, and hold on firmly to your rod and reel. […]
Fishing
Piers are a great angling option
My last column signed off with a salute to the 75th anniversary of the South Carolina State Parks program and mentioned fishing piers that are part of two of the coastal state parks. […]
Fishing
Fresh thoughts on saltwater
Summer is still the No. 1 time for anglers and their families to get out on the water to do some fishing. […]