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Hidden gem flounder – Run the tide for Harkers Island flounder in July
Noah Lynk was headed to the Cape Lookout rock jetty one morning when a higher-than-expected tide caused him to change his plans and stay inshore. […]
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Cobia vote cedes recs’ high ground
I can’t believe I’m admitting this in a public forum, but 20 years ago, I loved joining my kids to watch rubber-faced comedian Jim Varney in his series of “Ernest” movies. […]
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Cover: July 2016 (NC)
The waters around Wrightsville Beach fill with trout this month, so learn everything you need to know for success. […]
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Monticello’s summer catnip – Big fish and big numbers; that’s Lake Monticello’s promise for anglers targeting catfish in July
Fishermen know Lake Monticello is a world-class trophy catfish destination, but this deep, clear lake offers much more than just huge fish. Catching big numbers during the summer makes this 6,800-acre lake a top destination for quality and quantity catfish. […]
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Lake Russell summer crappie fishing means Standing Room Only
With summer in full swing across the Upstate, it’s time to focus on Lake Russell’s standing timber for some of the hottest crappie action of the year. […]
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Down deep bream bustin’ – Hot, summer bream are there for the taking on South Carolina’s Cooper River
Wyn Mullins prepared a perfect summer setup for catching big fish. His boat was anchored on a Cooper River channel ledge at sunrise, just upstream from the junction of a small creek. […]
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Habla Espanol? Summer is Spanish mackerel time along the South Carolina coast
One of the surest signs of summer along the South Carolina coast is when droves of Spanish mackerel show up in the nearshore and coastal waters. In reality, these fish start showing up as early as late April when migrating up from the south. […]
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The early bird gets the summer speckled trout in South Carolina waters
The fall trout bite seems a world away in the sweltering heat of July, and the hot spring bite is a fond memory. But for anglers in the know, some spectacular trout fishing is just as available now as it is during those other seasons. The trick is to get on the water early. […]
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Blue ribbon flounder fishing around Little River is great during the summer
In the middle of the summer, the Grand Strand’s public waterways fill up with just about every type of vessel imaginable, from kayaks and jet skis to the 200-foot gambling ships loaded with vacationers looking to hit the jackpot. […]
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Cobia crisis response was perfect for South Carolina
South Carolina’s well thought-out and measured response to the crisis of cobia should be an example for other states, especially several neighbors to the north. […]