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August 27, 2026

Fishermen in small boats need to know where kings will most likely be holding in nearshore waters under different wind conditions.

Make sure you hit the spot

While there are some differences between the the way Jeff Beck and Chris Dawason approach king mackerel in small boats, there are a lot of similarities as well. […]

Changing colors and retrieves with a topwater plug like a Badonk-A-Donk can often draw strikes from trout that have been otherwise uncooperative.

Try different colors, retrieves when trout are your topwater target

Phillip Gentry

When it comes to catching gator trout on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, few fishermen have more experience than Mark Davis, host of the Outdoor Channel’s Big Water Adventures. […]

Having a plan in place before a king mackerel is hooked will go a long way toward making sure that fish eventually comes over the gunwale.

Jeff Beck and Chris Dawson share some theories on how to fight a king mackerel from a smaller boat. Both will have the angler who is going to fight the fish move immediately to the bow as soon as the fish bites. […]

Make sure you have enough line out to get a good hold on the bottom when you anchor in areas with strong current.

Anchors away

Jeff Burleson

The channel from the city of Georgetown towards the ocean is well known by local boaters to have significant current flow. […]

October fishing is excellent for blue catfish on the Santee Cooper lakes, as this 30-pounder taken out of Black’s Camp testifies.

Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October

Terry Madewell

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. […]

Plenty of bull redfish have moved into deep holes around Hilton Head Island, with fishermen having some double-digit days.

Bull redfish bite on fire around Hilton Head

Brian Cope

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. […]

Big king mackerel are biting just off the beach and in nearshore livebottoms around Murrells Inlet.

King mackerel bite close to shore has Murrells Inlet anglers on their toes

Jeff Burleson

For the past few weeks, anglers along the Grand Strand have experienced a strong run of king mackerel close to shore. […]

Cast-netting from a kayak, either from a standing or sitting position, is one of the best ways to collect bait before a kayak fishing outing.

Have bait, will paddle

Phillip Gentry

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. […]

Redfish are hitting topwater baits and soft-plastic baits fished under corks, throughout the Pungo River downstream from Belhaven.

Reds, striped bass have anglers mixed up but happy in Pungo River

Jerry Dilsaver

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. […]