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Sack shallow Santee Cooper slabs
Spring has arrived, and across the south, April is many things to many people, especially when it comes to enjoying blooming trees, shrubs and azaleas, plus South Carolina’s outdoor treasures. […]
Newsletter
Bass Fishing
Double trouble bassing – catching Lake Keowee’s spotted and largemouth bass
Lake Keowee. The name brings joy to the heart of some anglers and tears to the eyes of others. For bass fishermen, it can be a mix of both — on the same day, maybe even just an hour or even a few casts apart. […]
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South Carolina’s lower Saluda River is a tailrace fishery that offers anglers some interesting targets in April
Rather than packing the truck and making a long drive to the Upstate, the lower Saluda River offers trout fishermen a unique opportunity in the Midlands. Stocked during the winter by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, the lower Saluda in and around Columbia is filled with quality browns and rainbows. […]
Fishing
Fix your boat and trailer before anything breaks
April is a great fishing month, but it’s also a common month for anglers to break down on the water or on the side of the road due to poor boat and trailer maintenance. […]
Currents
Can coyotes pay off? Will deer tags pass?
South Carolina’s state legislature has gotten 2016 off on an interesting foot, putting into play a very unique measure aimed at reducing the population of coyotes in the Palmetto State. At the same time, it knocked down one attempt to revamp the management of whitetail deer. […]
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Cover: April 2016 (SC)
Turkey season is reaching its peak across South Carolina, and a lot of the easy birds have already been killed. […]
Featured
Bassmaster Elite event coming to Georgetown next week
Casey Ashley, Davy Hite, Andy Montgomery, Britt Myers, Marty Robinson, and Jason Williamson are all hoping for a hometown victory next weekend, or at least a home state victory. […]
Bass Fishing
Jigs are great bass lures, but they are not all created equal
Jigs are a favorite big-fish bait for many bass fishermen, and there are plenty of options when it comes to the choice of shape and size of the lead-and-rubber lures. […]
Featured
Call quietly to lure your next gobbler into range
We sat against giant white pines on the edge of a mountain in the upper portion of Greenville County, my mission to listen to and learn from Charles Hudson of Travelers Rest S.C., who has been hunting turkeys for the better part of 50 years. […]
Columns
Wrap a turkey in bacon
April is a special time in the Carolinas. Spring is busting out all over, and there are numerous opportunities for freshwater and saltwater fishing, plus, it’s turkey season. […]