Bass Fishing
Tinker with spinner baits to match conditions
Don Wells of Ridgeway is a classic spinner bait fisherman who said an important part of his success is tinkering with lures to match the prevailing conditions at Lake Wateree. […]
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Bass Fishing
Customize jigs for best results
Bass fisherman Paul Wells of Union prefers jigs, but not just any jigs. He makes his own at home and brings accessories to the lake to customize the lures when fishing. […]
Inshore Fishing
Bear Island WMA is pond paradise
While saltwater ponds are located up and down South Carolina’s coast, one place has a number of highly managed ones that anglers should not overlook. […]
Bass Fishing
Kayak fishing perfect fit for Dan River smallies
Guide Kyle Hoover often takes fishermen on smallmouth bass float trips down the Dan River in a canoe, but he believes kayaks are the wave of the future for stream fishing. […]
Inshore Fishing
Pond regs match rest of SC’s saltwater
Fishermen targeting saltwater ponds along the coast must abide by the same regulations as those fishing in the ocean, creeks, marshes and inlets. […]
Bass Fishing
Different strokes for different folks
One aspect of floating a stream such as the Dan River in a canoe or kayak is guiding the watercraft to avoid pitfalls. […]
Inshore Fishing
How do saltwater ponds come into existence?
Most freshwater ponds require stocking of fish, so how do saltwater species get into ponds along South Carolina’s coast? […]
Bass Fishing
Match the hatch when herring arrive
Bass fishing picks up in the Albemarle Sound and its tributaries at the same time that a different breed of baitfish plows in from the ocean, and for fishermen wanting to catch a trophy largemouth, the best lures will mimic these ocean intruders. […]
Inshore Fishing
Go light for pond fish
When it comes to gear, Mount Pleasant’s Brian Batson said a common mistake fishermen make is using gear that is heavier than it needs to be. […]
Bass Fishing
Play the wind
Even though the Albemarle Sound is an estuary with direct connections to the ocean, the lunar tide cycle has little effect, especially on the western side of the sound. […]
