If ever there has been a redfish wonderland, few would disagree that it rests in the big toe of boot-shaped Louisiana, where the mighty Mississippi River channels the remainder of its inertia into a vast delta system that floods the wetlands with freshwater, creating a unique blend of low-salinity marshes next to the salty Gulf of Mexico. […]
Speckled trout are a favorite target for many saltwater fishermen throughout the Carolinas. Fairly adaptable, they can be found from the nearshore ocean through the marshes and rivers to brackish water and sometimes into waters classified as inland. Most fishermen chase them from boats, but there is a dedicated group that catches a lot from the decks of the fishing piers. […]
A hot bite involving bull redfish is one that anglers rarely forget. While that inshore bite is typically slated for October in the waters around Charleston, guide Chris Orvin consistently finds a good bite in spring. […]
The soft-crab season is a special time of year; coaxing a redfish to bite is at its easiest when using a soft crab for bait. Placing a fresh chunk of soft crab on a hook will lower the guard of any fish in the spring. […]
North Carolina is widely known as the home of an “old drum” fishery in the Pamlico and adjacent sounds where they spend the summers feeding and spawning. […]
Crab meat on the dinner table provides big smiles to just about anyone fond of creatures from the sea. For die-hard anglers who target redfish, it’s no surprise that fresh crab is the kryptonite for duping a red of any size to eat. […]
Inshore anglers in the Carolinas use spinning gear far more than baitcasting gear. But new baitcasters like the Shimano Curado DC, which eliminate backlash, are solid options. […]
During spring, the saltwater fishing arena changes on almost on a weekly basis as water temperatures rise. And for a brief intermission during April, a strong push of Atlantic bonito arrive along the coast of the Grand Strand well within reach of anglers with small boats. […]
It’s tough to pick a fish species that won’t bite in South Carolina’s Lowcountry waters this month, and flounder are no exception. One of the most-consistent ways of catching flatfish is by stranding yourself at low tide and fishing shallow, isolated pockets of water that turn into ponds between tide cycles. […]
A long winter in hiding rarely means anything these days, because savvy anglers can find speckled trout and redfish year-round. But the opportunity to catch a speckled trout on a floating lure doesn’t become an option until spring. And in the waters around Georgetown, S.C., April brings together the perfect conditions and perfect places for a spectacular topwater bite for specks. […]
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