Inshore Fishing

Catch shrimp easily

During the fall, the speckled trout bite shifts into high gear, and every fish is happy to find a feisty shrimp back-peddling as fast as possible. Basically, everything eats shrimp. […]

Inshore Fishing

Size up for ICW gators

During the fall run, inshore waters fill up with big schools of speckled trout. Most of the fish that come into the Little River section of the ICW are of the smaller variety, often slightly on either side of the legal size minimum. […]

Deer Hunting

Food for thought

According to Clemson-based biologist Richard Morton of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, food sources are the primary key in locating trophy deer almost any time of year, but particularly during the rut. […]

Deer Hunting

Timing the rut

A number of factors influence exactly when deer will go into rut across South Carolina, but for most areas, the 30 days from Oct. 15 and Nov. 15 are historically when does go into estrous and bucks breed them. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Tips for perfect fly presentation

Wade upstream, not downstream. In heavily stocked rivers with little or no wild-trout population, hatchery fish can be taken by wading downstream. The smarter spawned and wild trout are not quite as susceptible. […]

Deer Hunting

Hunting over corn

Beginning with the 2013, baiting for deer became legal on private lands across the state. Many hunters put out corn, both in feeders and in piles, but they are quick to point out they rarely see trophy deer eating there during daylight hours. […]