Sound & Sea Archives - Page 19 of 23

May 26, 2026

Fishermen need to keep an eye on approaching weather systems or risk a drenching — maybe evn worse.

Multi-tasking: be a weather-watcher as well as a serious fisherman

Summer weather patterns have set in, and afternoon thunderstorms are the norm for July and August. […]

Recreational fishermen rarely kill marlin these days; the only billfish killed are those big enough to likely win big-money tournaments.

Valuable marlin don’t grow on trees

Three fishing conservation powerhouses are joining forces for the specific purpose of removing marlin from restaurant menus. […]

Management of some fish species on a regional level can’t address specific and more time-sensitive concerns; that’s where state fishery manages often find their hands tied.

Fun fishing: the best and worst of times

Jeff Dennis

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. […]

Jeremy Shelton of the Charleston Angler (left) and guide Tom Siwarski of Carolina Marine Aero Adventures (right) show rookie saltwater fisherman Mark Skeen hooks, tackle and rigs.

Showing a ‘newbie’ the inshore ropes

Jeff Dennis

Mark Skeen moved to Mount Pleasant from an inland area in the “other Carolina” last year. […]

Fly-fishing expert Flip Pallot fished the Redbone Celebrity Tournament in Charleston last fall; he and the tournament will be featured on ESPN’s Saltwater Series show, which debuts later this month.

New ESPN show depicts tournament lifestyle

Jeff Dennis

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. […]

An artificial reef that fishermen hope to build in memory of the late Capt. Tony Smoak of James Island would be the deepest on the east coast — 52 miles out of Charleston.

Remembering a beloved captain with an artificial reef in his memory

Jeff Dennis

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. […]

The SCDNR tags a variety of different saltwater species that are important to recreational fishermen, including red drum.

It’s easy to ‘tag along’ with SCDNR’s productive fish-tracking program

Jeff Dennis

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? […]

Is a new reel for your fly rod on your Christmas list? A Sage reel like this one might look great under the tree.

‘Tackle’ the Christmas wish list

Jeff Dennis

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. […]

Capt. Butch Davis and owner Tom Russell accept the S.C. Governor’s Cup Outstanding Billfish Boat Award for Cerveza

Cerveza ‘sails’ to Cup victory

Jeff Dennis

The South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series celebrated its 20th season with its sights set squarely on the conservation of billfish species. […]

October is a fabulous month to get back in the saltmarsh and work on a nice redfish.

Red (and pink) October is here

Jeff Dennis

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. […]