Inshore Fishing
How regs change at the state line
Fishermen who move around the waters south of Shallotte on a regular basis often ride through South Carolina waters, especially to access the Calabash River. […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Fishing that D.O.A. two ways
Cold-water fishing for speckled trout requires two things: a deep-water presentation and a slow, naturally moving bait. Lure manufacturer Mark Nichols and Charleston guide Jeff Yates would add an additional element to that formula: a D.O.A. shrimp. […]
Inshore Fishing
Spotted seatrout population estimates on the rise again
The abundance of spotted seatrout in South Carolina waters is calculated from the S.C. Deparatment of Natural Resources’ trammel net survey. […]
Inshore Fishing
High-definition sounder gives anglers an edge
For most of the winter and early spring, the nearshore reefs out of Murrells Inlet load up with a mixed bag of species, and sheepshead is one of the tenants. […]
Sheepshead
Braided line is made for sheepshead
Over the past decade, braided line has gained strength in the marine marketplace, and many companies are developing new, improved braids. […]
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Despite the cold, Atlantic Beach reds, blacks keep beating the drum
Matt Lamb of Chasin’ Tail Outdoors in Atlantic Beach knows how far the temperatures have dropped over the past several weeks and how much snow and ice have come with those super-cold weather cells, but he also knows that fishermen have also continued to find fish that are willing to bite and they need lures, baits and terminal tackle from his store. […]
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Lots of redfish inshore and around nearshore reefs off Hilton Head
The bite is on in the inshore waters and nearshore reefs around Hilton Head, and Capt. Rick Percy of Reel Chance Charters said getting out on even the cold days has proven fruitful. […]
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Huge schools of redfish easy to find in Charleston waters when weather allows
Cold weather has redfish schooling in huge numbers in the inshore waters around Charleston, and while these fish are wary at times, they will bite throughout the day if anglers offer them the right baits and don’t disturb them too much. […]
Inshore Fishing
Stop paddling and fish!
Palmetto Paddlers have one thing in common — human-powered means of locomotion. Regardless of how you get there, boat positioning — which doesn’t always include coming to a complete stop — can mean the difference between getting on the fish and being out in dead space. […]
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Sheepshead bite on reefs out of Murrells Inlet has been fantastic
Waves of winter weather have been whacking the coastline for five weeks now, but through the periods of snow, ice and freezing temperatures, South Carolina’s climate is resilient offering pleasant weather and calm seas just a few days later. […]