Tuna
Blackfin blackout
Yellowfin tuna aren’t as plentiful off the coast of the Carolinas in July as they are in the spring, but blackfin tuna are here in large numbers. […]
Offshore Fishing
Features
Spanish mackerel are biting along Grand Strand beaches
While the late summer heat pushes many species of fish offshore, Spanish mackerel love the hot water temperatures closer to the Grand Strand beaches, and they are feeding voraciously. […]
Featured
Two tricks for Spanish
The weather is hot this time of year, and so is fishing or Spanish mackerel in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, especially in the Port Royal Sound and Hilton Head areas. Rick Percy of Reel Chance Charters said he catches them consistently in July using two different tactics that can be equally effective. […]
Offshore Fishing
Dolphin: Nothing in the ocean grows faster
Many people think of the mammal when they hear the word “dolphin”, and about 20 to 30 years ago, restaurants began calling them by their Hawaiian name, Mahi Mahi, so diners wouldn’t be confused. […]
Offshore Fishing
Don’t overlook anything when targeting dolphin
Experienced dolphin anglers know that anything they see in the ocean that offers any type of change is a good place to find mahi. […]
Fishing
Tips for catching spadefish on nearshore reefs and wrecks
Carolina anglers are catching plenty of spadefish on the nearshore reefs and wrecks along the coast, and summer is the time to catch them. […]
Features
Day of the dolphin
The dolphin bite is great off the coast of the Carolinas in June. Finding temperature breaks and having plenty of baits pre-rigged are keys to catching them this time of year. […]
Featured
106-foot tugboat sunk as addition to Comanche Reef
After months of unforgiving weather, recent calm seas finally allowed the addition of a new structure to an artificial reef 30 miles off the coast of Charleston. […]
Mackerel
Unhooking Spanish mackerel doesn’t have to come with a cut
Follow these tips to avoid getting your fingers sliced while removing Spanish mackerel from your hook. […]
Mackerel
Fishing for Spanish mackerel in North Carolina vs. South Carolina
Fishermen in North Carolina and South Carolina generally look for baitfish, structure and water flow when fishing for Spanish mackerel. The primary places to find concentrations of the small mackerel are around inlets, in close proximity to wrecks and artificial reefs, and harassing schools of bait around natural structure. […]