Inshore Fishing
Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October
A lot is going on in the Santee Cooper lakes this month. In fact, October is one of the most productive seasons for a variety of species, according to several guides. […]
Inshore Fishing
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Bull redfish bite on fire around Hilton Head
The bull redfish bite is on all along the South Carolina coast, and Capt. Brian Vaughn of Off the Hook Fishing Charters in Hilton Head has been catching scores of them on his recent outings. […]
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King mackerel bite close to shore has Murrells Inlet anglers on their toes
For the past few weeks, anglers along the Grand Strand have experienced a strong run of king mackerel close to shore. […]
Inshore Fishing
Have bait, will paddle
Regardless of the watercraft under your feet, fall fishing often means chasing fish that require live bait to catch. Powerboat anglers often take for granted the space and other considerations required to operate a bait tank or built-in livewell — a luxury for which most paddlers simply don’t have space or carrying capacity. […]
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Reds, striped bass have anglers mixed up but happy in Pungo River
The Pungo is a big, wide river downstream from Belhaven to the Pamlico Sound, but most of the fishing action has been along its banks and in its many tributary creeks, and in the past week or so, it’s been particularly good for redfish and striped bass. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Catching redfish and speckled trout on topwater lures
Nothing compares to seeing a topwater lure crashed from below by a big speckled trout or redfish. […]
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Gill nets back in North Carolina waters; few turtle interactions are recorded
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ decision not to reopen some inside waters to gill-netting until Sept. 30 seems to have been the right move, with only two turtle encounters the first three nights and good catches of flounder. […]
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Cape Carteret guide targeting flounder around docks as they head toward the ocean
Capt. Rick Patterson of Cape Crusader Charters isn’t a travel agent, but he sure keeps up with the travel schedules of flounder in the fall. […]
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Bull redfish bite picking up in Charleston Harbor
Capt. Jim Dodge of Charleston said the bull redfish bite is on in Charleston Harbor, but you’d never know it to see him putting his bait on the hook. […]
Inshore Fishing
Top out on a fall redfish
Powerful strikes on top are a thrill. The sight of a fish coming up to chomp on a bait will make even the strongest of hearts skip a beat or two. […]