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September 20, 2026

A good depthfinder is important to locate and key in on brush piles and other deep cover that holds crappie in the fall.

Depth can be a key to daily success on fall slabs

Guide Buster Rush said there’s some movement of fish during October because of the change in water temperature; it slowly drops as the month progresses. […]

In the hands of an experienced angler, jigs can produce great catches of fall crappie at Santee Cooper.

Jigs vs. Minnows

Terry Madewell

The age-old debate continues as to which is best for catching crappie out of Santee Cooper, the jig or the minnow. […]

Make sure you have enough line out to get a good hold on the bottom when you anchor in areas with strong current.

Anchors away

Jeff Burleson

The channel from the city of Georgetown towards the ocean is well known by local boaters to have significant current flow. […]

Some popular fall nymphs include (l-r):
Hare’s Ear, Prince, Zug Bug, rubber-legged Girdlebug and Woolly Booger.

Nymphs: the cool flies

Robert Satterwhite

If you want to catch trout when hatches are few or nonexistent, use a nymph. […]

October fishing is excellent for blue catfish on the Santee Cooper lakes, as this 30-pounder taken out of Black’s Camp testifies.

Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October

Terry Madewell

A lot is going on in the Santee Cooper lakes this month. In fact, October is one of the most productive seasons for a variety of species, according to several guides. […]

Plenty of bull redfish have moved into deep holes around Hilton Head Island, with fishermen having some double-digit days.

Bull redfish bite on fire around Hilton Head

Brian Cope

The bull redfish bite is on all along the South Carolina coast, and Capt. Brian Vaughn of Off the Hook Fishing Charters in Hilton Head has been catching scores of them on his recent outings. […]

Big king mackerel are biting just off the beach and in nearshore livebottoms around Murrells Inlet.

King mackerel bite close to shore has Murrells Inlet anglers on their toes

Jeff Burleson

For the past few weeks, anglers along the Grand Strand have experienced a strong run of king mackerel close to shore. […]

Cast-netting from a kayak, either from a standing or sitting position, is one of the best ways to collect bait before a kayak fishing outing.

Regardless of the watercraft under your feet, fall fishing often means chasing fish that require live bait to catch. Powerboat anglers often take for granted the space and other considerations required to operate a bait tank or built-in livewell — a luxury for which most paddlers simply don’t have space or carrying capacity. […]

Smallmouth bass are busting tiny threadfin shad on the surface at Fontana Lake, jump-starting a great topwater bite.

Topwater bass bite shines on Fontana Lake

Craig Holt

Topwater action on bass at Fontana Lake has been tough to beat in recent days. […]

Redfish are hitting topwater baits and soft-plastic baits fished under corks, throughout the Pungo River downstream from Belhaven.

Reds, striped bass have anglers mixed up but happy in Pungo River

Jerry Dilsaver

The Pungo is a big, wide river downstream from Belhaven to the Pamlico Sound, but most of the fishing action has been along its banks and in its many tributary creeks, and in the past week or so, it’s been particularly good for redfish and striped bass. […]