Fishing

What the heck is trolling motor navigation?

A July press release from Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics begins, “Continuing the evolution of GPS trolling-motor navigation, Minn Kota’s i-Pilot Link utilizes GPS technology and ethernet connectivity to achieve new levels of boat control.” […]

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Lake Hartwell’s channel cats are feasting on stinkbait

Channel catfish are some of the best-eating fish on the table, especially cut in small chunks, fried golden brown and served with a side of cole slaw. If you have fresh catfish on your mind, Lake Hartwell is the place to catch them right now.

According to Bill Plumley of Capt. Bill’s Fishing Adventures, the channel cats have been tearing it up on Lake Hartwell lately.
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Inshore fishing heating up around Charleston

Fall brings about a lot of changes around the Lowcountry. Hunters are in their tree stands, oyster roasts are in their final stages and, according to Capt. Mike Able of Charleston’s Able Minded Charters, the inshore fishing is starting to really get good. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Take time to study a stream

Before stepping into a stream and making my first cast, I pause for a minute or two and study the stream, looking for breaks in the stream flow, pockets of slow water next to rushing water, plunge pools, and other places where trout are likely to be. It’s called reading the water, something every good trout fisher does. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Fall knocking at the door

The fishing action on the Santee Cooper lakes takes a turn for the better this month. The action may not be smoking-hot on every species, but the general trend is toward improved fishing for most. […]