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Shrimp rigs for trout

Like skinning a cat, there is more than one way to rig a live shrimp to catch speckled trout. The old standby is a length of leader beneath a stemmed popping cork, sometimes referred to as a rattling cork. Even with a popping cork, some anglers prefer to use a standard J-hook, while other may opt for a Kahle hook or circle hook and still others a jighead. […]

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It’s an all-night gig

It is not often that a recreational trip to procure fish begins well after dark. However, guide Allen Jernigan met a friend, Tony Rhodes, at a ramp in Sneads Ferry, N.C., at 9:30 p.m. […]

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Edisto Beach considers limiting surf fishing

The Edisto Beach Town Council is considering placing a limit on surf fishing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Council is citing safety issues and beach litter as reasons behind the proposed partial ban. […]

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This is currently the hottest fishing spot in the Carolinas

Saltwater fishing usually picks up in the fall, and this year has been no different along the Carolina coastlines. Inshore, offshore, nearshore, surf, and pier fishing has been great in the waters of both states for the past couple of weeks, and one of the hottest spots lately has been the Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach. […]