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Good tides this week set up for reds, trout in Charleston area
The redfish and trout bite continues to be strong in inshore waters, and nowhere is better than the waters around Charleston. […]
Inshore Fishing
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End that vacation casting from a kayak
With only a few weeks of summer vacation remaining before school starts back, Palmetto Paddling columnist Phillip Gentry shot this “How-to” video on having fun with the whole family – doing some kayak fishing in the backwaters of Edisto Island.
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Gamefish Bill
Gamefish bill sponsor laments fate of his legislation
Rep. Darrell McCormick (R-Yadkin), former co-chair of the state legislature’s 16-member Committee on Marine Resources, said his attempt to keep the gamefish-status bill (H 353) alive was the toughest legislative battle he’s ever faced, and he was taken aback by the lack of support of several key members of his own party. […]
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NCDMF studying how shrimp trawl bycatch may be affecting decline of gray trout, croaker
North Carolina once had enough gray trout and croaker to support robust recreational and commercial harvests, but over the past decade, those populations have slipped. […]
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Want an inshore grand slam? Try the Hunting Island lagoon
Anglers looking for the “inshore grand slam” need look no further than the Hunting Island lagoon, which holds good populations of many species of fish, including flounder, redfish and sea trout. […]
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Give Yaupon reef a try this month
Yaupon Reef (AR 425) is arguably the most popular of North Carolina’s artificial reefs, in part because it’s only 1 ½ miles off of Oak Island and 5 miles from the mouth of the Cape Fear River. […]
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Huge tarpon caught by anglers in small johnboat
The 15th of July found Bobby Mack of Gaston and Jody Hutto of St. Matthews doing what they love to do on vacation: fishing. […]
Inshore Fishing
Hot Summer Combo
The huddle at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s boating-access area at Wrightsville Beach took place before dawn — while there were still enough parking spaces for vehicles. […]
Inshore Fishing
Summer Silver Kings
As water temperatures rise in the heart of the summer, a mysterious rival surfaces in Georgetown’s inlets, bays and beachfront locales. […]
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Get out early for best Charleston-area fishing
The waters in Charleston provide an abundance of fishing opportunities, no matter whether you like topwater, live bait or artificials, you can fish just about any way you want this time of year and typically catch something. […]