Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 177 of 287

July 12, 2026

Be careful not to get too close before casting to spring reds.

Be stealthy and keep your distance

Jeff Burleson

During the spring, redfish, trout and flounder step up to the plate and really begin to gather up the groceries. […]

Fishermen targeting Spanish mackerel in May often run into a cobia or two that are shadowing schools of baitfish.

Look for black submarines

Jeff Burleson

Nearshore waters fill up this month, with big pods of baitfish bringing in predators by the thousands. From bluefish to Spanish mackerel, the action can pick up in shallow-water places just outside of the breakers. […]

Jason Burton pays close attention to current and trolling direction, and it pays off with better catches of Spanish mackerel.

Following directions

Jeff Burleson

Catching Spanish mackerel can seem very easy during the spring and summer when fish are mauling a school of menhaden or glass minnows. […]

Cobia that move into the Broad River to spawn each spring are a different sub-species from those that spawn offshore in deeper water.

Cobia facts

John Gribb

Cobia were recently added to the listing of gamefish by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, joining spot-tail bass (red drum) and speckled trout. […]

The saltwater nature of the Broad River is one factor that may be a big reason why so many cobia move in to spawn every spring.

The Broad “Non” River

John Gribb

The Broad River is not really a river. Rivers like the Broad, May and Colleton are actually fingers of saltwater extending far inland with very little influence from freshwater influx. […]

Dennis Barbour has dozens of hooks and leaders ready because so many need to be replaced when flounder fishing around structure.

Hook holster

Mike Marsh

Capt. Dennis Barbour uses gold Kahle hooks when he fishes for flounder, and he makes up dozens of rigs before a trip. […]

Get away from it all, almost

Mike Marsh

Capt. Jamie Rushing uses his depth finder to locate isolated piece of concrete well away from the main masses of sunken structure at an artificial reef. […]

Big, spring bluefish show up off Cape Lookout in late April or early May and will usually hang around for a month to six weeks.

Bluefish basics

Jerry Dilsaver

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) are nearshore pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, with the exception of the northern Pacific Ocean. […]

Cobia can put a strain on tackle that’s not up to the task, but for making long casts, anglers have to give up some heft for action.

Rigging for cobia

Dan Kibler

When cobia fishing, you need to use the proper gear. But that doesn’t mean the biggest rod is best. Lighter rods allow anglers to fish all day without getting tired, and it also gives them better casting distance. […]

Cobia have mouths big enough to swallow a whole crab, so make sure your live or cut bait is big enough to really entice a big, hungry fish.

Orange you gonna use this color?

Dan Kibler

Guide Joe Ward said fishermen can get away with bright, almost unnatural colors on baits destined for a cobia’s jaw because of the gregarious nature of the fish. […]