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October 3, 2026

The author’s son, Clay Gentry, picked off these two Lake Hartwell crappie from under a deep boat dock, a preferred method for catching slabs during the summer.

Worth a Shot!

It’s hard not to stereotype fishing in South Carolina lakes. Certain bodies of water have earned a reputation for being top producers of certain species of fish. […]

Recreational fishermen can help the S.C. Department of Natural Resources by learning how to tag big redfish at a Marine Fish Tagging workshop. Tagging provides essential data for marine biologists who are studying the movement and habits of redfish.

Tagging Up with Big Reds

Phillip Gentry

By the end of the Civil War, the entrance to Charleston Harbor was a mess. Numerous shipwrecks, including vessels sunk during the war, made navigation difficult — at best. […]

Amy Bennett, of Charleston, is one of two S.C. anglers that qualified for and will attend the seventh annual IGFA Inshore World Championship in Islamorada, Fla. Baker Bishop, of Sullivans Island, is the other angler representing S.C.

Two Palmetto State Anglers Headed to IGFA Inshore World Championship

From News Reports

DANIA BEACH, Fla., U.S.A. – Two South Carolina anglers will join 27 other fly and light-tackle title holders from as far away as Africa and Australia who are headed to the Florida Keys and the seventh annual IGFA Inshore World Championship (IWC), July 8 – 11 in Islamorada. […]

The Bak Bar, captained by Tommy Lewis of Huger, S.C., captured the $800,000 first prize at Morehead City’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament with an 11 p.m. weigh-in June 15.

S.C. Boat Wins Big Rock

Bruce Paul

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Bak Bar made last call June 15 at the 49th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament’s weigh station with a 613-pounder to win $800,839 from the event’s record $1,568,950 purse. […]

Team M&M's/Wild Ride, captained by Randy Griffin, Jr. of Hampstead, won the Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour event at Fort Pierce, Fla and pocketed a cool $100,000 in prize winnings.

Team M&M’s Melts in King’s Mouth/Wins Fort Pierce FLW Kingfish Tour

Jerry Dilsaver

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Team M&M’s/Wild Ride captained by Randy Griffin, Jr. of Hampstead, N.C., led a North Carolina sweep of the top five places at the Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour event presented by Evinrude in Fort Pierce, June 7 to 10, and pocketed $100,000 for their outstanding effort. […]

New saltwater fishing regulations became effective June 15. They include significant changes in previous regulations and several newly regulated species.

New Regulations Effective June 15 for Several Popular S.C. Saltwater Fish

SCDNR News Release

New fisheries laws adding or changing catch limits and retention sizes on a number of recreationally important saltwater finfish species in South Carolina have been passed by the SC General Assembly and are now in place. […]

New size and posession limits for several species of saltwater fish, including speckled trout like the one pictured, will soon be implemented in S.C. waters.

Legislature passes saltwater regulations bill

Dan Kibler

The South Carolina General Assembly has passed a bill changing size and/or creel limits on seven different species of saltwater fish that an official with the Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina says is the most important legislation affecting coastal fisheries in three decades. […]

The 2007 Kingfish Classic Series features five tournaments of which anglers must participate in three to be eligible for the final series prizes.

Blue Water Promotions Announces 2007 Kingfish Classic Series

Jerry Dilsaver

Blue Water Promotions of St. Marys, Georgia has announced the dates and location for their five event 2007 Kingfish Classic Series and three of the events are in the North Carolina and South Carolina Sportsman coverage areas. […]

As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League Carolina Division tournament, June 16 on High Rock Lake.

High Rock to Host Wal-Mart BFL Tournament

From News Reports

SALISBURY, N.C. (June 5, 2007) – The North Carolina Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League will visit High Rock Lake in Salisbury, N.C., June 16 for the fourth of five regular-season events. […]