Inshore Fishing
What makes a slam grand?
The “inshore slam” consists of the three most-popular inshore fish in South Carolina: redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. […]
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Fishing
State park fishing by the (phone) numbers
South Carolina is a diverse state with different species of fish throughout, and the state parks offer opportunities to catch every species of fish. […]
Inshore Fishing
The best nose in the marsh
Like the character Tommy in the rock opera “Pinball Wizard,” red drum often feed in turbid or dirty water where they can’t see; this means they play almost entirely by their sense of smell, even relying on it in clear water. […]
Fishing
Opportunities to learn
In 2012, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources decided to take a proactive approach to recruiting more anglers to state parks, as well as other fishing locations. SCNDR’s Family Fishing Clinics are a big part of the agency’s outreach program, and many are held in state parks. […]
Inshore Fishing
Beware: different strokes for different states
The actual position of the North Carolina/South Carolina border is not well marked in the marshes between Ocean Isle and Dunn Sound, and the fish don’t pay any attention. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Palmetto trout stock on the rise
In the early 1930s, the fisheries managers with the state and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began trout culture and stocking programs in mountain streams. […]
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Scent control: friend or foe for trapping coyotes?
The last deer fawns and turkey poults should have appeared in June. Consequently, coyote pups are weaned off their mother’s milk and are beginning to feast on a wild assortment of solid foods. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Preparing Noodles
The term “noodling” for catfish takes on a different meaning when applied to any number of dip bait/stinkbait concoctions. […]
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Plant hybrid sorghum in June
While corn ranks at the top of the list as a waterfowl food, sorghum will not disappoint incoming flocks, either. […]
Inshore Fishing
Go chartreuse or go home
For more than a century, lure manufacturers have tried to develop the perfect size, shape and action to get a fish’s attention. […]